• Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Finalist 2017, Best Public Sector Employer Award

  All staff can access flexible working and have the technology to work remotely. The organisation recruits from a large geographical area and does not see location as a barrier. 25 per cent of staff have agreed flexible working arrangements in place, with informal local flexibility such as remote or occasional working from home encouraged. New…

• West Dunbartonshire Council, Finalist 2017, The Carers UK and Centrica Best for Carers and Eldercare Award

  Confidential Carers’ register enables carers to identify themselves. Carers Support Network set up to offer support and practical assistance during the working day, attended by external advice and support agencies: Carers of West Dunbartonshire, MacMillan Cancer Support and Money and Welfare Advice Service. Wide range of flexible leave options available to suit the needs of…

• West Dunbartonshire Council, Winner 2017, Best Public Sector Employer

  Extending flexible recruitment to proactively ask candidates what flexibility they desire Extensive support for carers and bereaved employees Making strides to support fathers in equal parenting West Dunbartonshire Council’s (WDC’s) commitment to being the best was clear to the judges in the steady progress made in its family friendly provision. WDC understands what employees want…

• Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Winner 2017, The Carers UK and Centrica Best for Carers and Eldercare Award

  Informal carers register identifies staff with caring responsibilities Managers can access a range of supportive initiatives, including training, to help address the specific needs of carers Practical support provided and signposting to a range of additional services Public sector body Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is working hard to improve the experiences of its carer…

• NHS Lothian – Highly Commended 2017 Scottish Top Employers

  Carers are actively encouraged to discuss their caring responsibilities with their line manager, and managers are asked to consider who in their team may have a caring role out-with the workplace and offer appropriate support.

• Ministry of Justice, Highly Commended 2016, The Carers UK Best for Carers and Eldercare Award

  Key features A wide ranging set of initiatives to make being a carer compatible with a career in the Ministry of Justice and the wider Civil Service. Asking carers to identify themselves has enabled the Ministry of Justice to track the performance outcomes, career development and engagement of those with caring responsibilities, ensuring staff are…

• West Dunbartonshire Council, Winner 2016, The Carers UK Best for Carers and Eldercare Award

  Key features A strategy born out of a need to support the high number of carers employed by the Council while also retaining them and increasing their engagement. A pioneering leave scheme enabling unpaid leave to be spread across a long period of time to minimise financial impact and preserve continuous employment. The development of…

• West Dunbartonshire Council – Winner 2016 The Carers Scotland Best for Carers and Eldercare Award

  Family Friendly working dovetails into the Council’s “Be the Best” strategy. This creates a working environment where employees can excel, and supports the organisation’s key ambitions.

• Ministry of Justice, Finalist 2015, The National Grid and Carers UK Best for Carers and Eldercare Award

  The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) appreciates that carers can bring valued skills to the workplace, and wants to retain these valuable staff. The MoJ has shown its commitment with a solid business case, senior level support and excellent career tracking, in addition to the implementation of the ‘Carer’s Passport’ scheme. The MoJ has two Senior…

• University of Lincoln, Finalist 2015, The National Grid and Carers UK Best for Carers and Eldercare Award

  The University of Lincoln is committed to supporting staff health and wellbeing by providing a number of solutions to help carers balance their workplace needs with caring responsibilities.  A key component of the University’s work is a focus on making provisions for emotional wellbeing, stress and resilience readily available to support staff with caring responsibilities.…

• Centrica, Winner 2015, The National Grid and Carers UK Best for Carers and Eldercare Award

  Centrica recognises that carers make a substantial contribution to its business and remains committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workforce that works well for its customers. The company believes that supporting carers reduces turnover, cuts recruitment and training costs, retains talent and experience, builds resilience and improves employee engagement and wellbeing. Centrica estimates cost…

• Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service – Winner 2015 Carers Scotland Award for Best for Carers and Eldercare

  Employees who feel they have significant caring responsibilities can apply to join a carer register.