Professional services provider ASE has been recognised among the top seven per cent of UK companies who invest in staff development.

The Manchester based business, which has been helping dealers drive profitiability for 40 years, employs a team of 220 operating out of 13 offices and in 50 markets around the world and has been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard by Investors in People.

Investors in People is the UK's leading accreditation for business improvement through people management.

Paul Devoy, head of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate ASE on their Gold standard. Such a high level of accreditation is the sign of great people management practice, and demonstrates a commitment to staff development and shows an organisation committed to being the very best it can be. ASE should be extremely proud of their achievement.”

Mike Jones, chairman of ASE, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded the Investors in People Gold accreditation. At heart we are a people business and the successful recruitment, training and development of our team is the key driving force behind the continued success of our business.”