Book excerpt: This title is designed for specialist assessors and advisers. Merging and updating information previously available in The Standard and Profile Policy and Practice guides, this comprehensive handbook provides all the information Investors in People specialists need to guide employers through the recognition process. It covers every step of the assessment, from planning, through gathering evidence, feedback and recommendations, to recognition. The guide builds on the day-to-day experience of assessors and advisers and includes examples of good practice, and ideas and prompts to generate further thought and discussion. The guide gives up-to-date advice to specialists enabling them to make valid and reliable judgements. The Investors in People Policy and Practice Guide for Specialist Advisers and Assessors reflects the new approach to assessment which was launched in May 2009. Key areas covered by the title include: roles and responsibilities within the delivery network; specialist development; working with Investors in People; Investors in People assessments; planning an assessment; gathering evidence; feedback and recommendations; recognition; retaining recognition; health and Wellbeing Good Practice Award.