Scotland's recognition of good work - the Fair Work Framework
Fair Work will become a hallmark of Scotland’s workplaces and economy.
The Scottish Government’s vision is that by 2025, people in Scotland will have a world-leading working life.
Driving success, wellbeing, and prosperity for individuals, businesses, organisations and society will contribute to a strong Scottish economy and inclusive growth.
The Fair Work Convention was established in 2015 to provide independent advice to Scottish Ministers.
Its remit is to drive forward fair work in Scotland.
This supports the broader, fundamental principles of good work, and the convention developed a Fair Work Framework to support this.
The Fair Work Framework
The Fair Work Framework sets out what fair work means in Scotland.
The framework is comprised of 5 dimensions.
Effective voice
Having a say at work and being listened to can improve the experience of work as well as improve organisational performance.
Security
Security of employment, work and income are important foundations of a successful life for all.
Opportunity
Fair opportunity is more than the chance to access work. It includes having the right attitudes, behaviours, policies and procedures within organisations. The outcomes this produces reflect the value placed on fair opportunity.
Respect
Fair work is work in which people are respected and treated respectfully, whatever their role and status. Respect at work is a 2-way process between employers and workers.
Fulfilment
Workers who are fulfilled in their jobs are more likely to be engaged, committed and healthy.
The Scottish Government has outlined awards and resources that can support businesses to demonstrate a commitment to fair work. These include:
- Living Wage Employer Accreditation (external site)
- Investors in People (external site)
- Investors in Young People (external site)
- Fair Work Convention Employee Self-Assessment Tool (external site)
- Scottish Enterprise Fair Work Employer Support Tool (external site)
The Scottish Government’s Fair Work Convention’s document ‘Fair Work Framework 2016’ provides more information on the vision for Fair Work in Scotland and provided links to the Fair Work Action Plan.
Case studies
Good work includes family friendly approaches to work.
Working families have case studies (external site) which show how good work practices allow workers to contribute positively to:
- their families
- their communities
- wider society