Employing local staff

We are working to ensure that employability services are linked to the economic development by providing information about the initiatives that are available.  As a local employer, your business can grow through effective use of the employability services outlined in this section and the training opportunities. By attracting and retaining a local workforce, your business could become established with the skills and commitment you need for success.

Specific support is available for companies working in the areas of

Or find employment and training advice from local employment support agencies in your area.

The following agencies and initiatives can provide support and advice about employing local people:

Business Gateway (opens in new window) (0845 609 6611) can provide lots of advice on interviewing, selecting and appointing staff, as well as information on wages, contracts, employment law and growing your business.

Linking Opportunity and Need (opens in new window) can provide advice and support about local employment and training.

Employability Services Directory (opens in new window): Equal Access to Employment in Glasgow provides a range of services in the Glasgow area, many of which are relevant to local employers.

Future Skills Scotland (opens in new window) helps employers use labour market research to help them plan for future expansion through its website. The site includes industry profiles and employability information.

Glasgow Works (opens in new window) is the local provider of Workforce Plus, a strategy for tackling worklessness.  The programme is not just about getting people into jobs; it's about helping people into sustained employment in meaningful jobs where there is the chance of progression.

Jobcentre Plus (opens in new window) will help you advertise your vacancies and recruit suitable staff.  New staff have implications for tax and national insurance.

HM Revenue and Customs (opens in new window) provides lots of useful employment advice on its website.