Our commitment to our staff is outlined here, detailing current measures and our dedication to enhancing fair working practices throughout our organisation. Aligned with the Scottish Governments Fair Work Framework, we focus on fostering effective voice, creating opportunities, ensuring security, promoting fulfillment, and upholding respect in the workplace.
Effective Voice:
Effective communication is crucial for fair work. We prioritise creating a culture of open dialogue, constructive issue resolution, and actively seek and value staff input. Our commitment involves both formal and informal channels, encouraging feedback, and implementing ideas to demonstrate the value of diverse perspectives.
Opportunity:
Recognising the benefits of diversity, we actively review and enhance our recruitment practices, removing barriers and adopting inclusive approaches. Training and development plans are in place, regularly reviewed to align with evolving demands, and we encourage the sharing of skills among colleagues.
Security:
While acknowledging the inherent uncertainties in employment, we provide access to comprehensive information through an online staff handbook, ensure Living Wage accreditation, and address work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and pay equity reviews.
Fulfillment:
We prioritise job satisfaction through collaborative job design, addressing limitations for individuals with protected characteristics. Staff engagement is central to any changes in contracts or structures, and we invest in performance management training to enhance overall job satisfaction.
Respect:
Mutual respect is integral to fair work. We support flexible working, emphasise dignity at work through policies, showcase collaborative efforts, and conduct annual satisfaction surveys, implementing improvements based on employee feedback through a “you said – we did” approach.
