Fair Work Resources

CCE Toolkit for Success - Centre for Charity Effectiveness

CCE draws on research and the shared experiences of its academics, consultants and clients to offer support and guidance to non profit leaders who want to drive significant change – be this governance, strategy, leadership. They provide online access to programmes, masterclasses and events, and downloadable resources.

Cultural Governance Alliance, founded by Clore Leadership

The Cultural Governance Alliance (CGA) is a light-touch collective of agencies, organisations and advocates working strategically to champion, share and promote best practice in the governance of culture.

Employing People

HM Government, providing information on topics such as contracting, dismissal and redundancy, health and safety, payroll, pensions, and workers rights.

Fair Work Convention Self Assessment Tool

An online self-assessment tool which is designed to help you make an assessment of your own experience of fair work and suggest actions you can take to improve it.

Fair Work Employer Support Tool

Developed by Scottish Enterprise with the Scottish Government, the Fair Work Convention and other partners, this tool is designed to help employers understand and fully embed the dimensions of Fair Work. Organisations must register to use the tool, which includes a quick assessment, personalised feedback, advice and actions, a graphic report (to visually see the spread of an organisation's progress against Fair Work), and to compare progress with previous assessments and peers.

Governance in the Arts and Creative Industries - Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland recognises the fundamental importance of good governance in enabling arts and creative organisations to thrive in increasingly challenging times. There are several reference sources for such organisations looking for informed and up-to-date advice on various aspects of governance.

Investors in People

Investors in People supports employers and employees to create an effective work environment by providing accreditation and advice on how to improve efficiency over time. The IIP website includes information about becoming an accredited employer, as well as resources, case studies and guidance for best practice.

Investors in Young People Scotland

The Investors in Young People programme recognises organisations that have effective Youth Employment practices. Launched in 2014, IIYP is a good practice framework, designed to support employers in all sectors develop youth employment practices to attract, recruit, develop and retain Young People.

Online Resource Hub - Theatre Means Business / Society of London Theatre

A collection of 32 webinars covering Health, Safety and Wellbeing; Finance and Business Planning; Leadership and People Management; Marketing, Communications and Fundraising; Diversity and Equality; Backstage, Production and Technical.

Scottish Business Pledge

The Scottish Business Pledge is a free-to-join, values-led partnership between the Scottish Government and the Scottish business sector to boost productivity and competitiveness through fairness, equality and sustainable employment. Businesses must commit to achieving Pledge elements over time that best suit their business and sector.

Scottish Enterprise - Workplace Innovation Support (for Enterprise)

Workplace innovation resources, workshops and masterclasses to review change and innovation around people, place and practice that help to embed Fair Work and sustainable businesses. For eligible businesses.

Careers for all - Creative and Cultural Skills

Fair opportunities to build skilled careers in the creative industries.

Clore Leadership training

Clore Leadership is a dynamic and inclusive resource for leaders and aspiring leaders in the arts, culture and creative sectors.

Coaching for Creatives

A curated network of accredited coaches offering accessible one-to-one leadership development support across the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland.

Common Purpose Training

Common Purpose is devoted to developing leaders who can cross boundaries. Between geographies, generations, sectors, specialisations, backgrounds and beliefs. Both at work and in society.

Mentoring Quality Award - Scottish Mentoring Network

Scottish Mentoring Network has its own Quality Standard, designed specifically for mentoring projects in Scotland, along with a corresponding Good Practice Guide.

Develop Your Workforce – Skills Development Scotland

An overview of the skills support, recruitment help, funding bodies and training provision available, including Modern Apprenticeships and Skills for Growth.

Developing the Young Workforce - Skills Development Scotland

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is the Scottish Government’s Youth Employment strategy to better prepare young people for the world of work.

Find your perfect role in the creative industries - Creative Careers

Bringing together careers information and opportunities from creative organisations in one explorable directory.

Individual Training Accounts - Skills Development Scotland

Support for accessing support towards the cost of a training course with an SDS individual Training Account.

Projects – Jerwood Arts

Jerwood Arts is the leading independent funder dedicated to supporting UK artists, curators and producers to develop and thrive. We collaborate with organisations across art forms to imagine a more sustainable sector.

Starcatchers Early Years Training

Support for artists and early years professionals, inspiring best creative practice and creating space for artistic exploration.