Expert advisory group aims to improve fairness in the workplace
Leading figures from business, trade unions, equality groups and academia are coming together to advise the Scottish Government on its fair work agenda.
Chaired by Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray, the Fair Work Oversight Group meets for the first time today (Thursday, 3 August) and will help ensure that policies deliver on the aim of creating a fair, green and growing economy.
Group members include representatives from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, the Fair Work Convention and the Fraser of Allander Institute, underlining the broad commitment to the Scottish Government’s ambitions to encourage payment of the real Living Wage, give employees a voice in the workplace and provide equal opportunity.
As well as reviewing the preparation and implementation of policy, the group will share best practice and submit a report on fair work progress to Parliament in early 2024.
Fair work and fair pay make sense for both workers and employers across all sectors, helping to improve staff retention and productivity, reduce recruitment costs and contribute to a skilled and motivated workforce.
NEIL GRAY
The diversity of this group is a testament to our shared ambition for fair work to be an integral part of Scotland’s wellbeing economy. Members will bring to the table ideas and insights from across Scottish society. They will also support and scrutinise our plans to ensure we work in partnership effectively.
While employers have made good progress, more can be done to tackle inequalities and improve conditions in workplaces. This group will advise on how best to address on-going challenges and take forward our Fair Work Action Plan.
Background
The Fair Work Oversight Group members:
Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy Neil Gray (Chair)
Andrew Carter – NHS Borders
Anna Ritchie Allan – Close the Gap
Charandeep Singh – Scottish Chambers of Commerce
Claire Reid – Scottish Council for Development and Industry
Dave Moxham – Scottish Trades Union Congress
David Lonsdale – Scottish Retail Consortium
Emma Congreve – Fraser of Allander Institute
Heather Fisken – Inclusion Scotland
Professor Ima Jackson – Glasgow Caledonia University
Lee Ann Panglea – Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Professor Tricia Findlay – Fair Work Convention
Terry Duffy – ACAS
Stephanie Griffin – Equality and Human Rights Commission
A representative from the Non-Departmental Public Bodies Chief Executives’ Forum
