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featuredAssociates FrameworkLooking to access expert support or skills on a flexible basis?
The Associates Framework provides access to a wide range of expert support and resources.
The framework enables councils, the Improvement Service and other organisations in local government to access flexible and affordable support when they need additional capacity or skills to deliver their priorities.
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featuredThought Leadership Series: HomeworkingGerard McCormack, Head of Transformation, Performance and Improvement at the Improvement Service, sits down with Abigail Marks, Professor of the Future of Work at Newcastle University Business School, and Dr Michelle Weldon-Johns, Senior Law Lecturer at Abertay University to discuss homeworking.
The discussion looks at practical support organisations can provide for homeworking, how inclusive working from home can and has been, and how homeworking has impacted pace, productivity and work life balance.
04 May 2021 -
featuredUnderstanding the economic impact of COVID-19Get the latest information on the economic impact of COVID-19 across Scotland’s council areas.
The COVID-19 Economic Impact Dashboard highlights the current uptake of government support schemes across local authorities in Scotland.
It includes the third Self-employment Income Support Scheme, Strategic Framework Business Fund, and temporary closure grant and business restrictions grant. It also shows the number of jobs furloughed and unemployment benefit claims.
04 May 2021
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NewsAccounts Commission for Scotland and Improvement Service collaboration focused on improving local government servicesNewsThe Accounts Commission and the Improvement Service have confirmed a formal collaboration focused on accelerating the improvement and pace of change in local government services. Read more
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New partnership to deliver Net ZeroNews -
Participatory Democracy and the Role of Elected MembersNews
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Key role for IS in supporting the extension of Welfare Advice and Health PartnershipsNews
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13MAYEventsBusiness Analysis Programme (4th session)EventsPart of the IS/Scotland Excel qualification in business analysis. Read more10:00am - 04:30pm
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19MAYProfessional Development Award in Project Management (Session 4)10:00am - 04:30pm -
26MAYProfessional Development Award in Project Management (Session 5)10:00am - 04:30pm
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3JUNLocal Authorities Organisational Development Network Meeting10:00am - 12:00pm