Shearings Hotels is an accredited Investor in People, a recognition first achieved in 1995.

Shearing Hotels also has Excellence Through People recognition, with ‘Best Employer’ status. This award is given by the British Hospitality Association to organisations in the hospitality sector that not only meet legal requirements in their practices to attract, employ and retain staff, but also demonstrate compliance with codes of good employment practice in areas such as training and development, communication, widening access to employment opportunities and providing opportunities to gain qualifications.

Prospective employees can therefore be assured they will be working for a company that operates in a professional manner in terms of their working conditions and how will be treated in all aspects of their employment. In addition, the award underlines a commitment to training and development.