In the UK, job vacancies recently surpassed one million for the first time ever, proving that it's a candidate’s market. Not only that but surveys indicate that over 40% of the global workforce are considering leaving their employers this year, and this presents employers like you with two major challenges: How best to retain and […]
If you are an employer or are thinking of taking on staff, our HR Surgery Day is an opportunity for you to book a one to one appointment over Zoom with our specialist HR Advisor, Isla McIntosh and ask any questions you may have relating to HR and employing staff. These surgeries are for businesses […]
When your organisation needs to adapt to new circumstances, your workforce may also need to transform, both in its size and how people do their jobs. Join Employment Law Partner, Chris Phillips and Solicitor Kerri McIver who will provide practical advice on handling organisational change, whilst also meeting your obligations as an employer, easing any transition and minimising potential […]
Business Gateway Tayside in partnership with Skills Development Scotland. This webinar will be run by Yvonne Anderson on behalf of SDS. Why People Resist Change Understand the psychology, leadership and organisational factors that get in the way of change, helping you anticipate how best to engage your people through effective and adaptable leadership. An introduction […]
Employers that want to find new talent, develop their workforce and build skills they need now, for a sustainable future should join this one hour webinar to find out how apprenticeships can offer the solution. • Hear from other employers and their apprentices about the benefits of apprenticeships • Find out from experts about the […]
Are you an employer that wants to support your first apprentice, but are struggling with the process? Need quick, tailored support specifically for Foundation Apprenticeships? Check this out. Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they continue […]
Are you an employer that wants to take on your first apprentice, but are struggling with the process? Need quick, tailored support specifically for Modern Apprenticeships? Check this out. Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they […]
Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they continue to respond to industry needs. As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, SDS have developed a series of webinars designed to help demonstrate the many ways that apprenticeships […]
Are you an employer that wants to take on your first apprentice, but are struggling with the process? Need quick, tailored support specifically for Graduate Apprenticeships? Check this out. Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they […]
New Home Office guidance on right to work checks came into effect from the 1 July 2021 for those employed on or after that date.
Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of jobs and work-based learning opportunities across the country every year. Developed in partnership with employers, apprenticeships work because they continue to respond to industry needs. As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, SDS have developed a series of webinars designed to help demonstrate the many ways that apprenticeships […]
One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, hours of work, it is a minefield for the business owner. During this time there is a need to do all this and more remotely, and at the same time consider how staff […]
Changes have been made to the UK immigration system which apply equally to EU and non-EU citizens. Join this webinar to learn how these changes may affect your access to talent and recruitment plans.
If you are an employer or are thinking of taking on staff, our HR Surgery Day is an opportunity for you to book a one to one appointment over Zoom with our specialist HR Adviser, Isla McIntosh and ask any questions you may have relating to HR and employing staff.
'Leading Change' is the fourth in our series of post-lockdown leadership events with FSB Member Stuart Maddocks, Clemorton Training and Development. Our concluding event will explore how psychology underpins both resistance and acceptance, building critical understanding and other skills. It will look at developing personal approaches to embracing new ways of doing things, collaboration with colleagues, […]
This 1-hour webinar and Q&A will cover: “What’s New in Employment Law?” Annual Increase in Compensation Limits from April 2022; Increase in National Living Wage; The Employment Law Bill; Case law updates on topics such as right to annual leave, firing and re-hiring, dismissal of an unvaccinated care home worker, and unfair and wrongful dismissal. […]
One of the scariest things you can do as a business is take on staff – from hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, hours of work, it is a minefield for the business owner. During this time there is a need to do all this and more remotely, and at the same time consider how staff […]
The way UK employers undertake Right to Work checks is changing from 6 April 2022 as part of the Home Office’s continued effort to move to digitalisation. Failure to adhere to these new changes could lead to employers facing sanctions, including but not limited to, a civil penalty of up to £20,000 per illegal worker. […]
With one in four people in the UK likely to be affected by mental ill health at some stage in their lives, employers need to be able to manage the risk this presents within their organisation at every stage in the employment relationship. By providing an environment in which affected employees feel supported when issues […]
Let us help you to develop the IT skills of your workforce at no additional cost Information Technology, or IT, is all around us. From interacting with customers and processing invoices to checking your email and updating your website, there is a good chance that IT plays a pivotal role in your business. Our reliance […]
