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.
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Contact
Email: workforcepolicy@gov.scot