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SUMMARY:Skills Development Scotland – Apprenticeships in Scotland and wider SDS support
DESCRIPTION:Information on support from Skills Development Scotland. \nA run-through of Apprenticeships in Scotland\, how investment in training supports employee development and organisational success. \nA look at tools to support workforce development\, identifying skills gaps and accessing upskilling/reskilling opportunities.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/skills-development-scotland-apprenticeships-in-scotland-and-wider-sds-support/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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SUMMARY:Finding\, keeping and looking after your staff
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and look after your team. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nFinding\, keeping and looking after your staff\nAttracting and recruiting the best people for your business\nYour obligations as employers\nHow to retain staff members\nMoving on\nDismissal\nRestructure/Redundancy\n\nWe will also look at: \n\nHow in the current climate you can manage staff and teams in a remote environment\, considering their productivity\, efficiency\, and the issues of home working\nHow you can best manage staff to ensure productivity is kept and mental health is supported\nThe impact of companies who may be considering restructuring and therefore redundancy for the first time and how that can be managed
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/finding-keeping-and-looking-after-your-staff-13/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T140000
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SUMMARY:Navigating the New Skilled Worker Salary Rules
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Scotland’s Migration Service\, this free webinar will help employers in Scotland understand the changes made to the Skilled Worker visa route in July 2025. \nYou will hear from legal experts on how these changes affect recruitment and how your organisation can continue to access skilled international talent. \nThis session will offer practical\, legally informed guidance on: \n\nSponsoring international workers under the new Skilled Worker visa rules\nUnderstanding the revised list of eligible occupations\nMeeting new salary thresholds\nAdapting your workforce strategy in response to UK-wide policy changes
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/navigating-the-new-skilled-worker-salary-rules/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T100000
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SUMMARY:Employing staff\, introducing a manager and building your team
DESCRIPTION:Join Scotland’s Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for a talk from Core Community Group members Tom and Sarah Parker as they share their real-world experience of successfully introducing a new manager into their business. Discover what worked\, what they learned\, and how they made the transition seamless for their staff and customers. \nWhether you’re considering hiring your first manager or looking to strengthen your leadership structure\, this session offers practical tips on how to employ the right people and build a strong\, capable team.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/employing-staff-introducing-a-manager-and-building-your-team/
LOCATION:Bowmuir Farm Holidays\, Bowmuir Farm\, Biggar\, ML11 8LX
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment,Tourism
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203926
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SUMMARY:Smart Hiring for Strong Teams
DESCRIPTION:Our networking event will help your business escape the costly cycle of constant rehiring. Learn how to attract the right candidates and empower your team with the skills they need to thrive from day one. \nWe’ll start with an introduction from Mike Duncan of the FSB\, followed by practical strategies for recruiting talent that truly fits your business\, plus updates from Dundee and Angus College on funding opportunities that make team development both achievable and impactful. \nIf you’re looking to grow your team or strengthen your existing workforce\, this event will give you the tools to build a resilient\, future-ready business. \nConnect with fellow business leaders\, gain actionable insights\, and improve your recruitment and training strategy.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/smart-hiring-for-strong-teams/
LOCATION:Arbroath Football Club\, Gayfield Park\, Arbroath\, DD11 1QJ
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251121T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251121T123000
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SUMMARY:When to hire your first operations leader | Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:As a founder\, you’re used to doing it all – finance\, people\, compliance\, customer success and more. \nBut at some point\, juggling every function yourself stops your business from growing. That’s when it’s time to bring in your first operations hire. \nBut should that be an operations manager\, head of operations\, chief of staff or chief operating officer (COO)? And how do you decide what’s right for your stage? \nIn this Lunch and Learn\, Aušrinė Keršanskaitė\, co-founder of Operations Nation\, will walk you through how to spot the signs that you’re ready\, what different operations roles look like and how to make sure your first hire is set up to succeed. \nTopics covered in this session: \n\nKnowing when you’re ready: Clear signs that the founder “do-it-all” model is slowing you down\nPicking the right role: How to decide between an operations manager\, head of operations\, chief of staff or COO depending on your business’s needs\nSetting yourself up for success: The onboarding\, scope and expectations that make the difference between a hire that thrives and one that struggles
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/when-to-hire-your-first-operations-leader-lunch-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251125T110000
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SUMMARY:The skills squeeze: Staying ahead in Scotland’s changing talent landscape
DESCRIPTION:Businesses in Scotland are facing a talent challenge. There’s a demand for new skills but a shrinking talent pool. \nHow can you overcome this? By attracting\, developing\, and retaining your most important resource: your people. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll show you some of the ways you can do just that\, and how Scottish Enterprise can support you. \nWe’ll explore how to tackle both the labour shortage and the skills gap\, as these are two distinct challenges that require different strategies. \nYou’ll hear how inclusive recruitment can unlock hidden talent\, from returners and career changers to those with caring responsibilities or long-term unemployment. \nWe’ll also look at how to future-proof your workforce. As sectors evolve and technology advances\, upskilling becomes essential. Learn how to build pathways for learning across all career stages\, and how AI can be used to enhance – not replace – human expertise.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/the-skills-squeeze-staying-ahead-in-scotlands-changing-talent-landscape/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251127T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251127T120000
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SUMMARY:Finding\, keeping and looking after your staff
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and look after your team. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nFinding\, keeping and looking after your staff\nAttracting and recruiting the best people for your business\nYour obligations as employers\nHow to retain staff members\nMoving on\nDismissal\nRestructure/Redundancy\n\nWe will also look at: \n\nHow in the current climate you can manage staff and teams in a remote environment\, considering their productivity\, efficiency\, and the issues of home working\nHow you can best manage staff to ensure productivity is kept and mental health is supported\nThe impact of companies who may be considering restructuring and therefore redundancy for the first time and how that can be managed
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/finding-keeping-and-looking-after-your-staff-14/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T103000
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SUMMARY:Thorntons Webinar - Farming Focus: Civil Penalties & Right to Work
DESCRIPTION:Civil penalties have increased to £45\,000 per worker for businesses who employ workers without the right to work in the UK. With enforcement action at an all time high\, it is essential that farms are\ncarrying out right to work checks properly on all workers. \nJoin Jacqueline Moore\, Partner in our Immigration team\, and Robin Dunlop\, Partner in our Land & Rural Business team\, to find out what farms need to do to protect themselves from a civil penalty.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/thorntons-webinar-farming-focus-civil-penalties-right-to-work/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T150000
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SUMMARY:Finding\, keeping and looking after your staff
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar will allow you to have the key information in your possession to take on staff and look after your team. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nFinding\, keeping and looking after your staff\nAttracting and recruiting the best people for your business\nYour obligations as employers\nHow to retain staff members\nMoving on\nDismissal\nRestructure/Redundancy\n\nWe will also look at: \n\nHow in the current climate you can manage staff and teams in a remote environment\, considering their productivity\, efficiency\, and the issues of home working\nHow you can best manage staff to ensure productivity is kept and mental health is supported\nThe impact of companies who may be considering restructuring and therefore redundancy for the first time and how that can be managed
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/finding-keeping-and-looking-after-your-staff-15/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260120T103000
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SUMMARY:Thorntons Webinar - What to Expect in 2026
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, there were significant changes to UK immigration law which impacted international citizens living and working in Scotland. Further change is expected in 2026\, with the UK Government expected to make further changes to work visa routes and the path to settlement and citizenship. \nJoin our specialist immigration team to find out what these changes mean for individuals\, families and businesses.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/thorntons-webinar-what-to-expect-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Business Planning,HR,Legislation,Recruitment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T103000
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SUMMARY:Earned Settlement: What employers need to know
DESCRIPTION:The UK Government has announced significant changes to the path to settlement for most international citizens. This will impact sponsored workers and also their sponsors\, who now face an extension of sponsorship costs and compliance obligations for workers on a longer path to settlement. \nJoin Rebecca Engel-Morton and Catriona MacDonald to find out what we know so far and what steps sponsors and employers should take now.
URL:https://investinangus.com/event/earned-settlement-what-employers-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:HR,Recruitment
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