The Fair Work Convention has today published two research reports: ‘Fair work policy levers in Scotland’ and ‘Levers for fair work in hospitality in Scotland’ both undertaken by the Scottish Centre for Employment Research at the University of Strathclyde.
The ‘Fair work policy levers in Scotland’ research explored possible new or adapted policy levers to improve fair work. The work identified and reviewed existing knowledge on fair work policy levers and how they can be applied to advance fair work in Scotland.
The ‘Levers for fair work in hospitality in Scotland’ research provides vital evidence to the Convention’s ongoing Inquiry into fair work in Scotland’s hospitality industry. The report presents stakeholder views on fair work challenges and opportunities in the hospitality industry.
Professor Patricia Findlay, University of Strathclyde and Co-Chair of the Fair Work Convention, said in refection of this research:
“Many of the levers suggested in this research aim to engage, support and encourage employers and to support peer-to-peer learning across the employer community. At a time when many employers are facing both labour shortages and increasingly socially conscious consumers, it is particularly important to engage them in debate and evidence as to how fair work might help them.”
“Constructive dialogue is crucial to delivering change that in turn delivers fair work across the hospitality industry and across the whole of Scotland.”
The Fair Work Convention welcome this research from the University of Strathclyde.