Scottish Enterprise
Scotland’s national economic development agency enabling businesses to innovate and scale to transform Scotland’s economy. They put their business customers at the heart of everything they do, and their focus is on the areas where they make the biggest difference – innovation, investment and international.
Years awarded: 2017
Region: Scotland
Size: 1000+ employees
Sector: Public sector (LAs and NHS)
Youth Development Programmes: encouraging youth input
Theme: Onboarding
Topics: Work experience, interns and graduates
In response to the government’s youth strategy Scottish Enterprise set out to double its youth workforce to 5%. The Youth Development Programme offers a wide range of learning pathways and the agency has increased engagement with schools, offering work placements. Young people have been welcomed and encouraged to bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas to teams.
Resonant Leadership: creating people-centric approach
Themes: Culture; Leadership and Management
Scotland’s main economic development agency wanted to become ‘a great place to work’. It recognised the need to change culture and behaviours and focused on equipping staff with improved people skills. The agency has created a people-centric culture and there is a sense of respect and purpose across the whole workforce.
News and case studies featuring Scottish Enterprise:
A royal seal of approval for businesses that put employee development first
On Thursday 2 November, we celebrated 40 organisations who were recognised after being commended for their commitment to training and skills excellence by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at a ceremony at St James’s Palace in London. The Princess Royal...
40 organisations to receive royal recognition at this year’s Princess Royal Training Awards
Major UK businesses including RBS, Barclays, and Waitrose have been joined by a women’s refuge and an ambulance trust in being commended by Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne for their commitment to training and skills development. The Haven Wolverhampton, which...
