Fair Work Practices. 33.1. The Scottish Government (SG) is persuaded by evidence which shows that the delivery of high quality public services is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-motivated, well led and has appropriate opportunities for training and skills development. SG also expect those who deliver public contracts to adopt fair employment practices for all workers engaged on delivering the contracts. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. SG itself has adopted workforce policies to meet these requirements.
Fair Work Practices. 75.1. The Scottish public sector is committed to the delivery of high quality public services, and recognises that this is critically dependent on a workforce which is well-rewarded, well-motivated, well-led, has access to appropriate opportunities for training and development, is diverse and inclusive, and can influence decision making. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service delivery.
Fair Work Practices. 14.1.1. By entering the Contract with the Council, in accordance with Criteria 8 of the National Standard and the supporting guidance on Transition Options, the Provider will commit to adopting and demonstrating Fair Work practices in the Setting to all childcare workers delivering the funded entitlement. In committing to Fair Work practices, settings must take into account:
Fair Work Practices. 9.1 The Scottish Government (SG) is persuaded by evidence which shows that the delivery of high quality public services is critically dependent on a workforce that is well-motivated, well led and has appropriate opportunities for training and skills development. These factors are also important for workforce recruitment and retention, and thus continuity of service. SG itself has adopted workforce policies to meet these requirements. These policies include: • a pay policy that includes a commitment to supporting the living wag e for the duration of this parliament; • fair employment practices; • clear managerial responsibility to nurture talent and help individuals fulfil their potential; • a strong commitment to Modern Apprenticeships and to the development of Scotland’s young workforce; • support for learning and development; • no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts; • no inappropriate use of “umbrella” companies • f lexible working; • f lexi-time; and • career breaks.
Fair Work Practices. 14.1.1. Fair Work Practices are particularly relevant where the quality of the service being delivered is directly affected by the workforce engaged in the contract. Funding Follows the Child acknowledges that fair work practices, including payment of the real Living Wage is a key indicator of quality within Settings. The Scottish Government considers the payment of the real Living Wage to be a significant indicator of a provider’s commitment to Fair Work practices and that payment of the real Living Wage is one of the clearest ways to demonstrate that it takes a positive approach to its workforce.
