Equality outcomes and mainstreaming report 2023

Permanent Secretary's Statement

Our ambition is to be a world-leading, diverse and inclusive employer where people can be themselves at work. We are driving ambitious action within Scottish Government across corporate functions, and with teams and individuals. Our aim is to increase the representation of under-represented groups across all grades, to foster good relations amongst our employees, and to support an inclusive workplace environment where people are able to make their best professional contribution.

The Scottish Government is committed to public service, improving outcomes for the people of Scotland and aspiring to be an exemplar in all that it does. Our role as civil servants is to work together to deliver the Scottish Government's priorities.

Our values of integrity, inclusivity, collaboration, innovation and kindness underpin all that we do. Grounded in fairness, they represent who we are, who we aspire to be, and what we believe in. They guide how we act, the decisions we take and how we work together, across all parts of Government, to improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

The last few years have been challenging in many ways but we have continued the important focus on mainstreaming equality, inclusion and human rights which you will see reflected throughout this report.

John-Paul Marks
Permanent Secretary