In-work and child poverty: shared statement with Business in the Community
Following a discussion with employers, the Scottish Government and Business in the Community have asserted their commitment to working in partnership with purposeful businesses to achieve the ambition for a Scotland free from poverty.
1. Vision for Scotland
Our vision for Scotland is that no child grows up in poverty.
Every person should be able to enter and remain in sustainable Fair Work jobs that pay a living wage, provide security and offer accessible opportunities to progress. Fair Work is good for people, good for business, and good for Scotland’s economy.
Following a roundtable discussion with employers co-chaired by the Deputy First Minister and BITC Scotland Chair, Caroline Colliston, the Scottish Government is reasserting its commitment to working in partnership with responsible businesses to achieve our ambition for a Scotland free from poverty, where everyone can look forward to a future of opportunity.
The Scottish Government is working with Business in the Community to:
- Build strong collaboration between government and business so that all employers can contribute to ending poverty
- Support employers and managers to improve workplace cultures where people on low incomes can thrive and progress