1. Appropriate Channels for Effective Employee Voice.
We have an appropriate channel for effective employee voice:
· Regular staff meetings are held both individually and with the wider team with an ‘open door’ policy from the Chief Executive and Managers.
· We will carry out regular staff surveys and communicate the results and proposed actions accordingly.
2. Investment in Workplace Development.
We invest in workplace development:
· Archaeology Scotland funds a range of professional and other training courses for employees where appropriate.
· Employees are encouraged to set learning and development objectives as part of their performance review plans and are able to submit requests for training at any time for consideration.
· Archaeology Scotland pays one relevant professional membership fee for staff members per year, encouraging CPD.
3. We do not use zero hour contracts.
4. Action to tackle the gender pay gap and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
· We are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive culture and working environment which provides equality of opportunity and fairness and freedom for all in our employment from unlawful discrimination.
5. Payment of the real Living Wage.
· We are paying the Real Living Wage and our grading structure is in line with or above the Living Wage.
· We are committed to becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer.
6. Flexible and family friendly working practices for all employees.
· Archaeology Scotland has shared parental leave, special leave and flexible working (including hybrid working) policies and procedures in place.