Resource: identifying development needs (CIPD)
This webpage from the CIPD offers help on how to identify learning and development needs at a range of levels, and leverage the results to enable greater business performance.
Publication type: website
Resource: what is Fair Work?
Find out what Fair Work is, its benefits to you as well as some further resources to help you.
Publication type: pdf
Resource: Fair Work principles
Scotland’s Fair Work principles offer a valuable model for food and drink, helping you attract and retain people at all levels of the business. Find out more on the Food & Drink Federation Scotland website.
Publication type: website
Resource: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (FDF)
Workplace Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) is an increasingly important priority for the UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector. This takes you to the Food & Drink Federation’s platform on best practice on the subject.
Publication type: website
Resource: managing your talent (CIPD)
This webpage from the CIPD helps you understand the changing context and benefits of talent management.
Publication type: website
Case study: Macphie
Aberdeenshire-based ingredient manufacturer Macphie is proving the success of Foundation Apprenticeships by providing young people with a practical, hands-on work placement at its factory in Glenbervie.
Publication type: pdf
Resource: Modern Apprenticeships
Your business needs skilled people and Modern Apprenticeships provide just that. They focus on upskilling your existing employees and providing extra support and training for new starts.
Publication type : website
Resource: Modern Apprenticeships
Your business needs skilled people and Modern Apprenticeships provide just that.
They focus on upskilling your existing employees and providing extra support and training for new starts.
Publication type : website
Resource: workforce planning (CIPD)
This webpage from the CIPD explores the benefits of workforce planning, the activities involved and the stages of the workforce planning process.
Publication type: website
Case study: Duncan Farms
Duncan Farms is a leading egg business in Aberdeenshire. Diversification gave them a recruitment challenge. Find out how they approached the challenge of finding the right people to grow their business.
Publication type: pdf
Resource: Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland works directly with employers across Scotland, providing trusted advice that helps employers invest in existing skills and develop new talent using equal and inclusive recruitment.
Publication type: website
Resource: Find Business Support
Find Business Support is a filter-able guide to Scotland's public sector support. Discover your options for grants, funding, advice, help, events and more – all in a single location.
Publication type: website
Resource: apprenticeships options
You may already employ apprentices, or be thinking about getting involved. Visit the apprenticeships.scot website to get an overview of what’s on offer.
Publication type: website
Resource: routes into food education
This shows information about pathways and progression routes into the food & drink industry that might provide inspiration on ways to develop the skillset of your workforce.
Publication type: website
Resource: Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland works directly with employers across Scotland, providing trusted advice that helps employers invest in existing skills and develop new talent using equal and inclusive recruitment.
Publication type: website
Resource: Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland works directly with employers across Scotland, providing trusted advice that helps employers invest in existing skills and develop new talent using equal and inclusive recruitment.
Publication type: website
Resource: Find Business Support
Find Business Support is a filter-able guide to Scotland's public sector support. Discover your options for grants, funding, advice, help, events and more – all in a single location.
Publication type: website
Resource: Find Business Support
Find Business Support is a filter-able guide to Scotland's public sector support. Discover your options for grants, funding, advice, help, events and more – all in a single location.
Publication type: website
Resource: Recruitment and Retention Toolkit
The full 68-page recruitment and retention toolkit from the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership provides a comprehensive guide for employers.
Publication type: pdf
Resource: Recruitment and Retention Toolkit
The full 68-page recruitment and retention toolkit from the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership provides a comprehensive guide for employers.
Publication type: pdf
