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An employability event held in the Wee County was attended by more than 30 local employers.

Clackmannanshire Local Employability Partnership (LEP) and Clackmannanshire Business Support Partnership hosted the event.

It was supported by Clackmannanshire Family Wellbeing Partnership as they work with the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland (WEALL Scotland) to strengthen collaboration between employers and the public sector to boost local job opportunities.

The event focused on flexible working and how its implementation can aid recruitment and retention.

Business training and consultancy firm, Flexibility Works led the session. They highlighted research that showed that 84 per cent of workers in Scotland want or have flexible working. They also outlined how flexibility could help tackle unemployment.

In a recent survey, 75 per cent of people out of work in Scotland said flexible working would help them back into the workplace.

Attendees then heard from local employers Diageo, Scottish Autism and Ceteris who gave details of their experiences implementing flexible working. Clackmannanshire Council leader Ellen Forson said: “To have the speakers share their experiences was invaluable to everyone in attendance and we’re really grateful to Diageo, Scottish Autism and Ceteris for their involvement.

“We also gained valuable insight into the other challenges facing Clackmannanshire employers and I know the team is looking forward to running more events to help tackle those issues and benefit our local economy.”

WEALL Scotland is asking Clackmannanshire employers to complete a survey to help better understand the skills and support they need. Visit https://bit.ly/3o4k3ls