BUSINESSES and organisations are being invited to find out more about the benefits of creating a thriving workplace culture.
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has joined forces with Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce for a Fair Work workshop next week.
It will take place in Carmont House in Dumfries on Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm.
The session will involve interactive discussions with SOSE’s fair work and equalities lead Seonaid Mann on global perspectives on how to create a thriving culture and practical takeaways including a toolkit of tips, templates and best practices.
She will explain that Fair Work is a commitment to giving everyone within an organisation ‘an effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment, and respect’.
This means improving job quality, and ensuring every working person has a benchmark of what to expect in their workplace.
Seonaid says that benefits for businesses and organisations of adopting Fair Working practices include boosting overall organisational performance, increasing productivity, better employee retention and enhanced employee relations.
Jane Morrison-Ross, chief Executive of SOSE, added: “Fair Work is a new way of describing what good businesses have been doing for a long time – recognising that their people are key to success, profitability and growth.
“Fair Work can provide real, tangible benefits for both staff and businesses, and that benefits the local economy, local people and society.
“As well, SOSE will be launching a new campaign next month which will bring to life the real benefits of Fair Working practices.”
n To sign up, visit www.southofscotlandenterprise.com/events.
