February Open Age Inclusion for Managers Workshop
2024-02-15 09:30 - 12:30 UTC
Age Scotland’s Age Inclusion for Managers workshop is a 3-hour interactive virtual workshop which will provide an opportunity to learn about Age Inclusion and to develop skills around managing difficult conversations.
The purpose of the workshops is to:
• raise awareness of ageism in the workplace and the potential consequences for organisations and individuals
• explore what you can do as an individual to co-create an age inclusive working environment
• develop skills in handling challenging workplace conversations around age
The workshop will provide you with some research data and ideas for developing your knowledge, skills and understanding further. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

Closing the Gender Pay Divide: Strategies for Success
2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:00
Our online session is for employers who want to understand the root causes of the gender pay gap and how they can relate to their business.
The webinar will include:

A presentation on gender inequality in the workplace including key considerations for SMEs
How to identify inequalities in your business, and
How to use this information to take targeted action.
A showcase of self-assessment tools available for SMEs.
Q&A

The webinar will support employers’ capacity to take action to tackle key gender inequalities that may occur in their organisation, enabling them to harness the business benefits of improved employment practice.
The content of the webinar will include references to current research and best practice, with reference to reports from recognised industry specialists, along with illustrative examples of what successful companies are doing in this space.

Open age inclusion awareness
2024-02-21 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-02-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-03-12 14:00 - 15:30
Age Scotland’s age inclusion awareness webinar is an hour-long introduction to the topic of age in the workplace. The purpose of the session is to:

raise awareness of ageism in the workplace and the potential consequences for organisations and individuals
explore what you can do as an individual to co-create an age inclusive working environment

It will provide you with some research data and ideas for developing your knowledge, skills and understanding further.
The webinar will be followed by an up to 30 minutes Q&A session with the speaker.

Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Steps You Can Take
2024-02-27 10:00 - 11:30
The workshop will begin with a brief outline of gender inequality in the workplace. This will include:
– Understanding what inequality looks like
– Identifying where to focus your time and resources
– Roles within the business
– How to track success
It will also discuss Close the Gap’s work with IoD Scotland on the role that directors and leaders play within the gender pay gap issue.
The webinar will support employers’ capacity to take practical and impactful steps to tackle key gender inequalities in their organisation and advised of the business benefits that come with improved employment practice.
The content of the workshop will include discussion of real-life case studies of what successful companies are doing correctly.

People and HR – attraction, recruiting, managing and retaining team member
2024-02-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-28 13:00 - 15:00
One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, remote working and more, it is a minefield for the business owner.
This webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and manage your team.
Topics covered:

Recruiting, managing, and retaining staff
Attracting and recruiting the best and right people for our business
Our obligations as employers
Managing people to stay with us
Moving on
Dismissal
Restructure/Redundancy

We will also look at:

How in the current climate you can manage staff and teams in a remote environment, considering their productivity, efficiency, and the issues of home working
How you can best manage staff to ensure productivity is kept and mental health is supported
The impact of companies who may be considering restructuring and therefore redundancy for the first time and how that can be managed

Thorntons Employment Law Academy - Disability & Reasonable Adjustments
2024-02-29 09:00 - 12:00
Employers are legally obliged to take steps to minimise difficulties or disadvantages which may arise in the workplace for those with a disability. These steps are known as reasonable adjustments. It is crucial that employers are aware of their responsibilities towards employees and job applicants who require reasonable adjustments.
This workshop aims to provide attendees with the necessary knowledge to manage reasonable adjustment requests and ensure that employees with disabilities are treated fairly. Not only will this help all employees to feel supported and well-equipped to do their jobs, it will also reduce the risk of discrimination and other tribunal claims.
In this half day workshop, Employment Law specialist Noele McClelland will look at issues such as:
The duty of care as an employer.
Examples of reasonable adjustments.
Responding to a request for reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment.
The risks of failing to make reasonable adjustments.
Best practice and creating a disability positive environment.
Who should attend?
HR professionals
Business owners
Managers and those with people management responsibilities
This is a half day workshop. Qualifies as 3 hours CIPD.
The costs of each workshop is £125+VAT per person, which includes all papers.

Fair Work Workshop
2024-03-06 09:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-19 09:30 - 12:30
Fair Work is an investment in everyone, for everyone. It can improve productivity, innovation, organisational reputation and recruitment. It can also reduce staff turnover and help create inclusive workplaces with a richness of talent and a diversity of ideas.
For staff, Fair Work can increase financial security, physical health and psychological wellbeing. For businesses, it brings more engaged, committed and adaptable workers who spot challenges and opportunities, solve problems, offer insight and ideas for business improvement, and create value.
What’s the event about?
This is a fully funded workshop which will help participating companies to:

Understand the benefits of fair work (for both the business and its staff)
Develop an action plan to embed or improve current people practices
Prioritise and take next steps to implementing an action plan

This type of actions that could result from a fair work action plan include:

Improving people and fair work practices
Skills, leadership and management development
Creating a positive culture and values-based approach
Improving employee engagement and supporting performance management practices

What’s Involved?

Complete the Fair Work Employer Support Tool and familarise yourself with fair work and benchmark your company on where you are on your fair work journey.
Join your three-hour workshop to explore the key concepts of the five dimensions of fair work, along with some practical solutions to embed and improve this in your organisation and begin to develop your action plan.

The programme is for Scottish SMEs. You’re particularly suitable if you:

Are you business leader or individual who wants to understand more about Fair Work and the support available.
Have the autonomy and influence to implement an action plan

A Guide To: Happy and Inclusive Workplaces
2024-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
Inclusive workplaces can be attractive to current and future employees, regardless of their diverse backgrounds.
Cultivating an inclusive work culture isn’t just a legal obligation—it’s essential for retaining talent, enhancing employee satisfaction, fostering success, and promoting overall well-being.
Join us for a webinar where you’ll gain insights into the essence of inclusion and its distinction from diversity. Learn why nurturing an inclusive workforce is paramount to your organisation’s success and explore the legal frameworks and policies that underpin workplace inclusivity.
Following our Q&A, Phillippa will share information on the additional support and resources available for you to make positive changes.

March Open Age Inclusion Workshop
2024-03-13 13:00 - 16:00

Inclusive recruitment training
2024-03-19 10:00 - 11:30
Widen your tech talent pool with inclusive recruitment.
The industry is facing a considerable tech/cyber skills gap. Workplace inclusion is no longer a “nice to have” and is now critical to attract and secure the best talent. Embedding inclusive recruitment practices ensures you are tapping into a wider talent pool, fostering diversity of people, experiences, and innovation.
Join ScotlandIS for free online training about inclusive recruitment practices specifically designed for small and medium sized enterprises.
What will you learn?

increase your understanding of what inclusive recruitment is within the Scottish tech ecosystem
learn about current best practices throughout the recruitment process and know how to apply them within your organisation
develop skills to review your own recruitment processes and identify short-term and long-term actions
where to find resource and guidance to continue your learning

Who should attend?

this training is designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises with a requirement for digital technology skills
ideal for professionals in a management or leadership position, working in Human Resources or involved in the recruitment process

When is it?
This training will be hosted online and split across two sessions to allow time for self-reflection.  Participants should attend both sessions:
Session 1: Tuesday 19 March 10am – 11.30am
Session 2: Tuesday 26 March 10am – 11.30am

Productivity and Retention Benefits that flexible working can bring
2024-03-25 10:00 - 12:00
This interactive, online masterclass will explore the transformative benefits of flexible working, from boosting employee productivity and wellbeing to addressing the challenges of candidate shortages. Through real-world examples and practical insights, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how flexible working can serve as a strategic tool in your recruitment efforts.
Our expert facilitators, from Flexibility Works, Nikki Slowey and Lisa Gallagher, will guide you through interactive discussions and actionable strategies, including:

Discovering the diverse forms of flexible working and how they can be seamlessly integrated across different job types and sectors to attract top talent.
Unveiling the latest trends and insights into the flexible working landscape in Scotland and beyond, providing you with a competitive advantage in recruitment.
Exploring practical tips and strategies for piloting, implementing, or reviewing flexible work arrangements to suit both your company and your employees’ needs, including our acclaimed Flexibility Works 7-step framework.
Delving into inspiring case studies and success stories from organizations that have successfully embraced flexible working, highlighting their impact on recruitment and retention efforts.
Takeaway resources, including the Flexibility Works ‘Business Case for Flex,’ flexible recruitment guides, and guidance around how to measure the impact of flexible working in your business.

People and HR: Finding, keeping and looking after your staff
2024-04-25 13:00 - 15:00

Finding, keeping and looking after your staff
2024-05-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-25 13:00 - 15:00
One of the most daunting challenges a business can face is the process of hiring employees, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, remote working and more, it is a minefield for the business owner.
This webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and look after your team.
We’ll cover:

Finding, keeping and looking after your staff
Attracting and recruiting the best people for your business
Your obligations as employers
How to retain staff members
Moving on
Dismissal
Restructure/Redundancy

We will also look at:

How in the current climate you can manage staff and teams in a remote environment, considering their productivity, efficiency, and the issues of home working
How you can best manage staff to ensure productivity is kept and mental health is supported
The impact of companies who may be considering restructuring and therefore redundancy for the first time and how that can be managed

Supporting employees with a visual impairment workshop
2024-06-18 12:30 - 13:30
Join this webinar on an inclusive workplace environment for employees with visual impairments. In this session, you’ll explore the experiences and challenges faced by people with visual impairments in the workplace, and how employers and colleagues can provide meaningful support.
Through discussions led by experts in the field, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the various types of visual impairments and their impact on daily work tasks. The session will also address common misconceptions and barriers faced by visually impaired individuals, and provide practical strategies for creating accessible workplaces and accommodating diverse needs.
Whether you’re an HR professional, manager, colleague, or simply interested in promoting inclusivity, this webinar will equip you with valuable knowledge and actionable steps to better support employees with visual impairments, ultimately creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Managing People for Growth - Hybrid
2024-08-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Scottish Enterprise, 99 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD
Our workshops cover several key areas that can help you develop the skills of your people managers. You’ll learn how to:

Identify the skills and approaches managers require to perform their roles successfully both now and in the future
Implement fair and progressive work practices through an understanding of key drivers that can develop new ways of working (for example, the fair work framework, productivity and benefits of employee engagement)
Understand the importance of effectively maximising and improving existing staff skills, while identifying the style and attributes of an effective manager

Areas our workshops will focus on:
1. The role of a manager
2. Empowering teams and individuals
3. Communication, influencing and collaboration
4. Coaching and delegation
5. Managing individual performance
6. Creating a culture of innovation

Managing People for Growth - Hybrid
2024-08-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Connect Three, 4 Rogart Street, Bridgeton, G40 2AA

Employing international graduates: Graduate visa and Skilled Worker visa
2024-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar is designed to guide you through the key steps for employing non-UK national graduates through the Graduate visa or Skilled Worker visa routes, including how to transition them to a Skilled Worker visa.
We will breakdown the visa requirements as well as outlining best practice to ensure a smooth process.
Perfect for small and medium Scottish based employers and HR professionals hiring non-UK national graduates in Scotland.

Managing People for Growth - Hybrid
2024-09-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Stirling University Innovation Park, Scion House, Stirling, FK9 4LA

Managing People for Growth
2024-09-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-30 09:30 - 16:00
Our workshops cover several key areas that can help you develop the skills of your people managers.
You’ll learn how to:
Identify the skills and approaches managers require to perform their roles successfully both now and in the future.
Implement fair and progressive work practices through an understanding of key drivers that can develop new ways of working (for example, the fair work framework, productivity and benefits of employee engagement).
Understand the importance of effectively maximising and improving existing staff skills, while identifying the style and attributes of an effective manager.

Managing People for Growth - Hybrid
2024-09-17 09:30 - 16:00 | Park Inn by Radisson Aberdeen, 1 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen, AB11 6EQ

Tourism and heritage sector skills
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
Join Diane Cunningham, Growth & Inward Investment Manager at Skills Development Scotland, and Lawrence Durden, Tourism Sector Manager, as they explore the challenges faced by the tourism and heritage sectors in talent attraction and retention.
Joining Diane and Lawrence are Catherine Cartmell, Historic Environment Scotland’s Skills Investment Plan Manager, Kat Brogan, Managing Director of Mercat Tours and Nicola Watt, Head of People at Buzzworks. They will provide industry insights and examples of best practice in recruitment and retention across their respective sectors.
