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In-Work Poverty in Scotland: What Employers need to Know

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Business in the Community

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance Report

Relevant Driver(s):

4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 4C. Share learning and best practice 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 5C. Share success stories

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Economic Development/Enterprise Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Human Rights Justice Local authorities Third Sector Transport

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists HR Professionals Middle managers Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

A policy report examining why people in Scotland can have a job but still struggle financially. Shows what employers can do to help, from better pay to career progression and financial wellbeing support.

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