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.