What good work should look like in Scotland
From April 2027, if your organisation receives funding from the Scottish Government you will need to show clear, measurable progress outlined in the Scottish Fair Work Convention. It’s no longer enough to say you value fair work. You’ll need to demonstrate it. Prove it. Show how it’s landing for your people.
Because from 2027, fair work isn’t just a principle. It’s a requirement.
The five pillars you need to evidence are:
- Effective Voice – People are listened to and involved in decisions that affect them.
- Opportunity – Fair access to development and progression.
- Security – Stability in employment and income.
- Fulfilment – Work that feels worthwhile and supports wellbeing.
- Respect – A culture built on dignity, equality and inclusion.
Audit-ready Fair Work reporting, powered by Hive
Hive makes sure you can provide evidence in a clear way to show progress across all five Fair Work pillars, grounded in real employee experience, not assumptions.
Baseline & trend data
Year-on-year measurement across all five pillars.
Equality & demographic analysis
Clear visibility of disparities and progression barriers.
Safe & confidential voice
Continuous, protected employee reporting channels.
Leadership accountability
360 feedback and governance-ready dashboards.
Documented action & follow-through
Clear audit trail from insight to improvement.
So how does this translate into practical measurement?
Hive’s suite of employee voice tools are aligned with Fair Work pillars to can create clear evidence whilst helping improve the employee experience.
| Fair Work Pillar | What You Must Evidence | Hive Provides |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Voice | Continuous, safe voice and leadership responsiveness | Hive Surveying, Open Door, 360 Voice surveys, Dashboards |
| Opportunity | Fair progression & equality tracking | Demographic reporting, Key Driver Analysis |
| Security | Wellbeing, stability & safe reporting | Pulse surveys, Hive Messenger |
| Fulfilment | Meaning, growth & recognition | Engagement drivers, Hive Fives |
| Respect | Inclusion, dignity & psychological safety | Respect Metrics, Demographic comparison |
Who is Hive?
We’re all about making sure employees have a say, and helping HR and business leaders gain some powerful insights. Our aim? To help you make meaningful changes that create an amazing workplace!
We’re based in Newcastle and our platform is used by organisations across the UK including Travelodge, END, Northumbria Police, Dumfries & Galloway College, Sheffield Hallam University, Nottingham Trent University and Mental Health Matters.
The modern working world is data-driven, tech-enabled and people-focused.
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