Inward Investment Values Wheel

Fair Work

When we talk about fair work, we mean…

attracting and retaining good quality jobs. We also mean companies adopting fair work practices, specifically:

• Appropriate channels for effective voice, such as trade union recognition.
• Investment in workforce development.
• No inappropriate use of zero hours contracts.
• Action to tackle the gender pay gap and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Payment of the real Living Wage.
• Offer flexible and family friendly working practices for all workers from day one of employment.
• Oppose the use of fire and rehire practices.

What will we do

• The skills and wellbeing of our workforce is our greatest asset. We will continue to use inward investment to increase the number of quality jobs in Scotland, and support companies with efficient training and employment support for all.
• We are committed to working with businesses to spur innovation and improve productivity through the implementation of fair work practices. We will support investors to align with the Fair Work First guidance, and introduce them to the Scottish Business Pledge and Living Wage Scotland employer accreditation scheme.
• We want Scotland to be the best place to live, work and do business and we believe fair work is the foundation for this. We will prioritise support to companies, projects and investment which will contribute to our ambition to become a Fair Work Nation by 2025.
• Businesses in Scotland should be able to clearly see the benefits of aligning to our fair work principles. We will have open conversations with investors about fair work practices and the advantages to both business and our economy.

Useful links: Fair Work Framework, including video on ‘what is fair work’