SIG plc
SIG plc is a leading pan-European distributor of specialist building products, focusing on insulation, roofing, exteriors, and interiors. Headquartered in Sheffield, UK, and founded in 1957, the company operates around 430 branches across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, and Benelux, serving over 75,000 customers.
Years awarded: 2025, 2026
Region: Yorkshire & The Humber
Size: 1000+ employees
Sector: Construction and engineering
Embedding strategic leadership capability
Themes: Talent pipeline / Career pathways
SIG Plc’s Aspiring Managers Programme strengthened leadership capability and succession planning across first line management roles. Introduced in 2024, the blended learning programme improved management confidence, embedded consistent leadership behaviours and created clearer progression pathways. The programme has reduced staff attrition from 26% to 9%, halved external management recruitment and achieved a 247% return on investment.
Building sales capability through structured learning
Themes: Talent pipeline / Career pathways; Upskilling
Topics: Academy;Â Bespoke training;Â Customer service / Customer experience;Â In-house;Â Neurodiversity
SIG’s Sales Academy tackled performance gaps through a progressive, hybrid learning model focused on technical and sales skills. Using a tailored learning management system and data-driven design led to a decrease in turnover, increase in revenue and improved confidence in the organisation. SIG has created a scalable, high-impact programme fostering a strong learning culture and driving growth for the business.
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