Looking After Your Wellbeing at Work
2023-03-07 14:30 - 15:30 UTC
Join us for a Question and Answer style session focusing on the topic of wellbeing at work and learn ideas and tips on how wellbeing can be developed and improved within your workplace.
The session will cover-
-What do we mean by Wellbeing?
-What are the warning signs we can look out for in ourselves and others when our wellbeing may be at risk?
We will introduce some resources and services that can support wellbeing at work and tips for putting these supports in place.

HR 1-2-1 Surgery Sessions
2023-03-08 09:30 - 17:00
With an academic background in business law & HR management, Skye is the perfect resource to offer confidential, impartial advice for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Whether you’re looking to hire your first employee, looking to review your workplace policies or dealing with complex employee issues – no challenge is too big or too small.
Once you have booked your space online, one of the team will be in touch to discuss an appointment time with you and send you further information. These sessions can take place online via Zoom or alternatively, face to face in our Dundee Business Gateway Office.
These appointments are aimed at businesses based in Dundee, Angus, and Perth.

Unlocking Potential: Attracting Young Talent through Apprenticeships
2023-03-08 10:00 - 11:00
Do you want to hear more about attracting young talent to your business and how it will help unlock your company’s potential?
This webinar will explain the context behind the career ambitions of young people. Hear about the influencers behind career ambitions and what type of jobs young people are attracted to.
We will also be joined by our apprenticeships.scot team to talk through the free recruitment tool that can help to widen your talent pool.

An update on 'Right to Work' checks
2023-03-08 11:30 - 12:30
Covid-19 right to work measures are ending on 30 September 2022. In this webinar, TalentScotland will look at how employers in Scotland can continue to perform right to work checks after this date.
This webinar is presented by Brodies LLP, TalentScotland’s immigration specialists, and you’ll have the opportunity to have any questions you might have.

Unlocking Potential: Employers Influencing the Apprenticeship System
2023-03-09 10:00 - 11:00
Employers can have a say on the development of future apprenticeships, making them fit for businesses of all sizes.
This webinar will outline how you can get involved and influence change in your sector.
We will hear from Terry Dillon, Senior Programme Manager at SDS, who will present on the new Technical Expert Group Development Model and how you can play a part.

Latest updates on the low-cost visa routes
2023-03-09 11:00 - 12:00
There are lots of low-cost visa routes under the UK’s points-based system.
Join TalentScotland for an update on affordable visa options, including the Graduate, High Potential Individual and Youth Mobility routes.

Unlocking Potential: Tap into talent and Broaden your reach with Apprenticeships
2023-03-10 10:00 - 11:00
Are you keen to consider the opportunities of expanding the diversity of your workforce?
Hear real examples of why employers have invested in apprenticeships to support their inclusive workforce challenges, how they went about it and how the business has benefited.

Managing People - Sustaining Employee Engagement
2023-03-13 18:00 - 20:00
Participants will learn how to create and maintain a happy, productive and engaged workforce.
As finding and employing new, valuable staff can be difficult, this session aims to help members of management and business owners review their current practices and implement new ones.
Doing so with hope of achieving employee engagement, satisfaction, loyalty and longevity, reducing employee turnover and the need for continuous recruiting.

Scale-Up visa route - latest updates
2023-03-14 11:00 - 12:00
The government has recently introduced the Scale-Up visa route, which gives certain employers another visa option to help access international talent.
Join us to learn more about this new route and how it could help you access international talent.

Fair Work Workshop
2023-03-22 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 programme 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

The type of projects and 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

HR – Recruiting, managing, and retaining staff
2023-03-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-27 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 Immigration Law Webinar - What to expect in 2023
2023-03-28 09:30 - 11:30
Immigration law is always a dynamic and fast-changing area, and practitioners, individuals and businesses alike will be looking to our new government for signs of what is to come in 2023.
This webinar will explore the potential developments including:

The review of the Shortage Occupation List
Increase in sponsor licence applications
Increase in illegal working checks
Changes to the student dependent visa

Leading Through Turbulent Times
2023-04-04 10:00 - 11:00
The events of the last three years – COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and the risks of another global recession – have all stretched leaders and forced them to develop new skills to lead their teams through shock, crisis, and uncertainty. While keeping the basics of leadership, such as strategizing and executing for results, placing human-centric traits at the core of leadership is a long-term win-win for organizations.
Delivered by Senior Researcher in Human Capital at the Conference Board Marion Devine, this webinar will provide insights into the skills needed to lead through turbulent times, and offer practical steps for organizations that face challenges in equipping their leaders with the right skills.

The Graduate Visa Route - An Update for Scottish Employers
2023-04-18 11:00 - 12:00
The UK Government opened the Graduate Visa route in summer 2021. This route gives certain employers another visa option to help access international talent. Join us to learn more about this route, how it could help you access international talent, and things employers can do to look to the future.
If you’re a Scotland-based small-to-midsized enterprise, TalentScotland can support your business in a number of ways.

Skilled worker route: How employers can sponsor international talent
2023-04-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-09 11:00 - 12:00
With most EU and non-EU citizens now subject to the UK immigration system, we invite you to join us as we discuss how the Skilled Worker route can help you to access overseas talent.
As a Scottish based SME, TalentScotland can support your business in a number of ways.

An update on Right to Work checks
2023-04-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-11 11:00 - 12:00

Latest updates on the low cost visa routes
2023-04-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-16 11:00 - 12:00

Scale-up visa route
2023-04-27 11:00 - 12:00

Immigration update for the fishing sector
2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for an immigration update for the fishing sector – what do employers need to know?
Recent changes to the Immigration Rules clarify that seafarers working within a 12-mile radius of the UK shore (also known as UK territorial waters) are subject to immigration control. These changes clarify that most non-British and non-Irish citizens working on vessels within UK territorial waters must have permission to do so before beginning work.

Scale-Up Visa Routes: Latest Updates
2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:00

Feel the fear and do it anyway - Creating a leadership legacy
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
In this interactive session, career and leadership experts Katy Morrison and Laurie Macpherson will support you to examine and design your own ideas around leadership.
You will explore:

The impact that you have as a leader currently
How to design the legacy you would like to create for the future
You will leave with practical takeaways and have a chance to ask questions.

Develop your Workforce Skills
2023-06-01 13:00 - 14:00
As we look to the future, now is the time to think about the development needs of your workforce.
Join us to find out how our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship Programme can help you to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience of your workforce, whilst helping your business grow.
With fully funded courses available in Business Management, IT Management for Business, IT Software Development, Civil Engineering, and Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, a GA Programme can help you develop employees from across your business.
At the event, you will hear from both apprentices and employers who are currently utilising the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme, so you can find out about their experience first-hand and the benefits the programme can bring to your business.
You will also hear from Engagement Manager Wayne Paul, along with some of our lecturers, so you can find out everything you need to know about the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme, and how it can help you to develop your talent, boost your performance, and grow your business.
How does it work?
These fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship Programmes give you the opportunity to develop current or new members of your workforce (of all ages) to honours degree level at no additional cost to your business.
There are fully funded and easily accessible places available on five different courses:

Business Management
IT Management for Business
IT Software Development
Civil Engineering
Engineering, Design and Manufacturing

Graduate Apprentices spend one day a week studying at the University and the remaining four days of the week working in their role. At the end of four years they will receive the same level of degree as a student studying full time.

Providing Work Experience in Angus to Young People
2023-08-18 14:00 - 15:00
Are you an employer in Angus looking to offer work experience to young people in your local community but not sure what is involved or the next steps, well this event is for you!
DYW Tay Cities and the Angus Skills for Work Coordinator, David Millar, are partnering together to host two online information sessions on delivering work experience to young people in Angus. Employers are invited to attend either or of the sessions, the same content will be delivered in both of the sessions.
During the session David will talk though the pre-placement process, what needs to be in place for a young person in a successful placement and so much more. We also might be joined by a young person who is currently undertaking some work experience with Angus Council.
Offering work experience placements to young people has many benefits not only to those individuals undertaking the work experience but also to your business. Benefits to your business include:
1. Developing the skills of your staff
2. Engaging with your local community
3. Raising your profile
4. Promoting opportunities in your industry or profession
5. Enjoying the energy and perspective of young people
6. Identifying potential future employees
