THE Burnley-based Calico Group has successfully maintained its gold award status following a recent reassessment by business improvement standard Investors in People.

Calico was one of the first organisations in Burnley to achieve the status, and the organisation has officially now retained the title.

The award, which Calico has had for five years, recognises that the organisation continues to meet the required standards and that it remains firmly committed to the development of its staff.

The assessors highlighted in their report that Calico is dedicated to making sure that all staff are highly motivated, well managed and have an opportunity to develop their skills and wellbeing.

Anthony Duerden, chief executive for The Calico Group, said: “This is a great achievement and most significantly, for our committed staff across the North West.

“Maintaining our gold status will help to strengthen our growing reputation as a great organisation to work for.

“Over the past couple of years, The Calico Group has seen significant growth across the North West and this makes us even prouder to retain our gold status.”