Public sector workforce strategic position: equality and Fairer Scotland duty impact assessment
This assessment evaluates the equality and socio-economic impacts of Scotland’s strategic public sector workforce position, as outlined in the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and the Fiscal Sustainability Delivery Plan.
Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty Impact Assessment for Public Sector Workforce Strategic Position
Title of policy:
Equality & Fairer Scotland Duty Impact Assessment for the Public Sector Workforce Strategic Position
Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy:
To plan for a managed downward trajectory for the devolved public sector workforce in Scotland (0.5 per cent reduction on average per annum over the next five years) as part of a shift in workforce plans and operating models because of service re-design, automation, process improvement, re-prioritisation, mergers, shrinking corporate functions from 2025-26 over the course of the next parliamentary term (2026 – 2031). Front-line services will remain protected.
Directorate:
Public Spending
Division:
Spending and Pay Strategy Division
Team:
Pay and Workforce
Contact
Email: workforcepolicy@gov.scot