Economic
Employment/Skills
Business Opportunities
To understand the opportunity for assistance with financial or other benefits for business start ups (low rents, common facilities, advice and information).
Questions to consider
- To what extent does the activity support satellite business opportunities?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
VISION, OPERATION
Job Creation
To understand the opportunity for creation of additional employment opportunities, where possible these jobs should be available to the local community
Questions to consider
- What net additional employment opportunities are created?
- What proportion of additional employment is available to the local community?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
VISION, OPERATION
Terms of Employment
To identify the contractual basis of employment offered (part-time, full-time, flexible working arrangements), and the overall circumstances of employment to support a low staff turnover, higher productivity and increased motivation through a closer match between employment and lifestyle.
Questions to consider
- Are conditions of employment flexible?
- Do they respond to the needs of the work force?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
VISION, OPERATION
Equal Opportunities
A commitment to equal opportunities that is compliant with national law and supports the development and maintenance of equality and social cohesiveness.
Questions to consider
- Does the proposal respond to the current equal opportunity regulatory requirements?
- Is there a system in place to monitor and report compliance?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
VISION, OPERATION
Diversity
An increase in the diversity of employment opportunities should be supported as a more stable economy is supported.
Questions to consider
- Do the proposals enhance employment opportunities for many different skills sets?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
VISION, OPERATION
Training Programmes
Ongoing training and personal skills development should be available through programmes that are career-orientated.
Questions to consider
- Are training programmes available to employees?
- Is there a system of monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of these programmes?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
VISION, OPERATION
