The GIA (Groupe IGS Associations) was created in 1993. It currently employs about 50+ persons. It has a convening role with 5 Higher education Institutions under the umbrella of Groupe Institut de Gestion Sociale. They all are members (ICD-IGS Association, AFGD, CEFAM, CIEFA and ISTEC) of the GIA consortium. Our Higher Education Institutions are located in Paris, Toulouse and Lyon. They are specialized in different fields of studies ranging from International Business, HRM, Communication, Marketing Journalism, Office Management,Finance, Accounting, Business, Management in the healthcare sector and Retailing. Groupe IGS perpetuates its policy of an open and reliable cooperation with EU countries since 1987 and with all its economic and social partners by prioritizing a sustainable relationship between the company and the employee so as to promote professional and personal development. Our institution shares the following values and commitments: Humanism, Commitment and Openness to the world. Founded 40 years ago IGS is one of the 5 top leaders in education in France with over 9.300 alumni working in HRM with key roles in companies and labour organizations in France. IGS has a pragmatic, hands-on approach.