People The Group’s success in the future remains wholly dependent upon the skills, quality and commitment of our people. Continuing to recruit and retain high quality people is ever more central to our success. Accordingly we have increased our investment in recruitment procedures and in training and personal development. Our policies and procedures take account of discussions and surveys with our staff. On behalf of the Board I am glad of this annual opportunity to express our appreciation to everyone at WS Atkins for the enormous efforts they have made to meet the needs of both customers and shareholders. tinuity of strategic leadership. to next section - Technology