Resources

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May 2026

Business Purpose with GoFibre

Sam Calvert, Chief Revenue Officer, describes how purpose is at the heart of GoFibre's success.

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May 2026

8 Weeks of Wellbeing

Simple ways to improve our mental and physical wellbeing.

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April 2026

Purpose in Business Guide

A guide to profitability, people and planet.

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April 2026

What we are doing to tackle Scotland’s productivity problem

There is one challenge above all others that must be faced if Scotland is to prosper in these testing times.

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April 2026

Working with AI

Jordan Kay of Connect Three and Natasha Lucic of Kelvin Architects talk about how they are using AI in their every day and professional lives.

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March 2026

AI Tools for Business Success

Whether you are looking to upskill or take your first steps with AI, this session will offer practical tips, learnings, and advice for your organisation.

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March 2026

AI in the Workplace

In this session Jane McCance focussed on digital transformation and AI adoption.

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March 2026

AI Made Simple

Discover the basics of Generative AI and learn how to use it responsibly within your organisation.

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February 2026

Circular Economy in Action

Hear from New Start Highland about how they are setting new standards for sustainability.

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February 2026

Building a Sustainable Future

Learn practical insights and inspiration for your organisation for embedding sustainability at the heart of your operations.

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February 2026

Inside The Gathering: Ideas and Insights Shaping Organisations Today

We joined more than 4,000 attendees in Edinburgh - here’s what stood out, from building neurodiversity‑friendly workplaces to reframing social issues and navigating the fast‑moving world of AI in communications.

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February 2026

Shaping Culture for Business Resilience

Booth Welsh spoke about how a clear, values-led culture can help organisations navigate change and remain resilient in increasingly complex environments.

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February 2026

Future-Proof with Flexible Working

Unlock the power of flexible working to attract talent, boost productivity, and secure your organisation’s future.

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January 2026

Reimagining Historic Spaces for Net Zero

Learn how The Crichton Trust is finding smarter ways to use energy across its large Victorian estate. 

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January 2026

Learn with UWS: Delivering & Developing New Talent

Hear from Kibble about their experience with talent management and skills training.

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December 2025

Unlocking Purpose, Vision & Mission

Learn practical approaches to strengthen organisational culture and drive meaningful change.

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November 2025

Greener Deliveries with AI: The VanFill Story

Founder of VanFill Aleksandra Czech Sekleckadiscusses AI tools to help business processes.

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November 2025

Growth Through Innovation

Edinburgh College and Anturas shared their journey, from initial concept to collaboration and how the partnership helped accelerate their growth and impact.

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October 2025

Menopause Support in the Workplace

Learn how to support your team and help them thrive at the peak of their professional experience.

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October 2025

Menopause and the Mind: Supporting Cognitive Health for a More Productive Workforce

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October 2025

Job Crafting with Dr Nicola Murray

At Productivity Matters 2025, Dr Nicola Murray introduced job crafting and employee skills and wellbeing.

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October 2025

Leadership & Management with Mark Scott

At Productivity Matters 2025, Mark Scott shared lessons on leadership and entrepreneurship.

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October 2025

Unlocking Data for Innovation with John Fitzgerald

At Productivity Matters 2025, John Fitzgerald talked us through the power of data to boost productivity.

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October 2025

Exploring AI in the Built Environment

Dawn McAra-Hunter from the Scottish AI Alliance demystified AI, highlighted its practical benefits for businesses, and introduced the Scottish AI Playbook.

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October 2025

Marketing and Communications with Jill Walker

At Productivity Matters 2025, Jill Walker talked us through VisitScotland’s marketing activity.

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October 2025

Why Cyber Security and Resilience Matter

Norman Stevenson from Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland shares practical insights.

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October 2025

Productivity Matters 2025 Keynote

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September 2025

Scottish Enterprise – Research Service

Information about free and up-to-date business intelligence to help you grow your business.

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September 2025

The Export Advantage with Walkers Shortbread

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September 2025

Beyond Knowledge: What Truly Drives Innovation in Life Sciences?

Dr Luca Cassetta, VP of Immunology and co-founder of Macomics, reflects on the deeper drivers of innovation in life sciences and the cultural shifts needed to turn discovery into impact.

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September 2025

Is Peer Learning Scotland’s Missing Link to Innovation?

Eleonora Vanello (Head of Peer Works) writes about how shared learning between organisations can help drive change, improve performance, and support a culture of innovation.

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September 2025

Healthy Working People: Shaping Scotland’s Future

Dr Sophie Brett from Prosper shared the 'Healthy Working People' report’s recommendations and highlighted how employers can help improve workplace health and wellbeing.

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September 2025

5 Things You’ll Learn at Productivity Matters 2025 – The Building Blocks for Success

If you’re an SME, charity, social enterprise, or public sector organisation in Scotland looking to work smarter (not harder), then Productivity Matters 2025 is the conference for you.

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September 2025

Strategy for Success – Sarah Leigh Weirwood Consulting

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September 2025

Strategy for Success – Jamie Watt Adaptive Surveys

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September 2025

The Business Benefits of Fair, Flexible Work

Lynn Houmdi from Flexible Working Scotland writes about how fair, flexible work can solve Scotland’s recruitment crisis, boost productivity, and unlock purpose-driven growth for SMEs.

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August 2025

Advice for Workers with ADHD

How to navigate and thrive with ADHD in the workplace

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August 2025

ADHD at Work: Strategies to Support Executive Function

In this online session we learned more about ADHD and executive functioning in the workplace, and explored EFT Tapping as a tool to support it.

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August 2025

ADHD: A Guide for Employers and Managers

As awareness of ADHD grows, it’s essential for employers to understand the condition, its impact, and how workplaces can empower individuals with ADHD to thrive.

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August 2025

Productivity Matters 2025: Discover the Five Drivers of Business Success

Eleonora Vanello, Head of Peer Works, elaborates on the five key drivers of productivity ahead of this year’s annual conference on 7th October.

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August 2025

Autistic People in the Workplace

In this article, Marion McLaughlin busts common myths and misconceptions about Autistic people in the workplace, drawing on her experience leading an Autistic-led organisation and advocating for inclusive employment practices.

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August 2025

Understanding Neurodiversity at the Workplace

Creating inclusive workplaces means understanding and supporting the strengths of neurodivergent thinkers.

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July 2025

Productivity – The Micro Dimension

A report examining issues related to productivity in Scotland, focusing on the poor level of performance in recent decades.

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July 2025

How to Build an Eco-Friendly Website

Web Design Studio Embra Digital shares their tips for making your website greener.

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June 2025

Smart Goals, Fair Roles

Report about implementing Fair Work practices within their organisation, including challenges and benefits.

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June 2025

Fair Work Exercise Sheet

A simple worksheet to help you reflect on fair work practices in your organisation.

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June 2025

Fair Work Support Tools – Do you have Fair Work?

The Fairwork Convention has published a new Self-Assessment tool.

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June 2025

Fair Work in Action: Addressing the Land-Based Skills Gap

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June 2025

Fair Work First: A People-Centred Approach to Workforce Empowerment

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June 2025

Implementing a 4 day work week

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June 2025

Fair Work, Smart Business

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June 2025

Fair Work Tools Unlocked

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May 2025

Sustainable Futures: Leading the Way with Scotland’s Largest B Corp

Iain Findlay, Sustainability Specialist at Johnstons of Elgin, discussed their sustainability journey and how becoming a B Corp has helped them.

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May 2025

Now is the Time for Purpose: A Guide for Business

How to make purpose work for your business

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April 2025

Business, Purpose & Productivity

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April 2025

The People Side of Change

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March 2025

Staying Productive Under Pressure: How to Manage Stress Without Sacrificing Performance

Drawing on insights from stress management, productivity science, and practical workplace tools, this article by David Maltman outlines how individuals and leaders alike can mitigate stress without compromising results.

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March 2025

Workplace Stress: What It is, Why It Matters and How to Tackle It

Stress is one of the leading causes of sickness absence in the UK, yet it's often overlooked until it becomes a serious issue. A guest blog by Dr Nicola Murray.

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March 2025

Balance & Boundaries: The Antidote to Stress, Burnout & Underperformance

Let’s cut through the noise: If you’re wearing "busy" like a badge of honour, you’re doing it wrong. A guest blog by Kyle Young, Wellbeing Consultant at Connect Three.

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March 2025

Stress Awareness Month with Edinburgh Leisure

We speak to Sam Scott, Health Development Officer (Mental Health and Wellbeing) at Edinburgh Leisure about what they are doing to support their staff during Staff Awareness Month.

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March 2025

Balancing Costs and Carbon: Lochcarron’s Net Zero Journey

Hear about Lochcarron of Scotland's net zero journey from Anna Hinnigan, Senior Operations Manager.

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March 2025

Creating a Great Place to Work

Lessons from Carolina House Trust

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March 2025

Streamlining Processes

In this session on Lean Management and Process Mapping, we explored strategies for maximising productivity by streamlining processes.

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March 2025

The Importance of Resilience in Business | Louise Richardson, Absafe

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March 2025

Transforming your business through people | Marina Huggett & Fiona McLean

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March 2025

The hard work of building high performing, happy teams | Roan Lavery, FreeAgent

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February 2025

Six easy steps to net zero and a nature-rich future

What can you do to save the planet – and save money at the same time? Six easy steps compiled by Prosper and NatureScot from their ‘Change for Climate’ campaign.

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February 2025

Building Resilience in Business | Alan Baxter, Rowan Glen

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February 2025

Power of Purpose in Business | Sheryl Newman

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February 2025

Using the B Corp framework to develop your business strategy | Michelle Sutherland, Definitii

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January 2025

Productivity tips for tech founders

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January 2025

Building a B Corp | Rory Kellett, Threesixty Architecture

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January 2025

Digital First: Remote Working

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January 2025

How Businesses Can Benefit from the GROW Model

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January 2025

Data Privacy Day

Every year on 28 January, we observe Data Privacy Day, an international effort to raise awareness about data protection and promote best practices for safeguarding personal information.

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January 2025

How can Fair Work help businesses and organisations?   

Fair Work is about good work and inclusive workplaces. Thousands of businesses across Scotland are already putting Fair Work into practice.

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December 2024

Business Journeys | Megan Murrie, Nakey Bakey

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December 2024

Mental Health does not need first aid. It needs a paradigm shift

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December 2024

Business Journeys | Adedeji Ekundayo, Paint & Sip Aberdeen

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December 2024

Leading Decarbonisation and Training Future Leaders

Callum Cruden, Director at RI Cruden Ltd, provides an overview of the company’s commitment to decarbonisation and its apprenticeship programme.

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December 2024

Secrets of Business Success: An Innovation-First Approach

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December 2024

Tips on Strategic Planning

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November 2024

Continuous Improvements for Businesses

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October 2024

Managing Stress in the Workplace: With Nicola Murray (Phd)

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October 2024

Case study: OCA Studio

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October 2024

Productivity Matters 2024 Panel Discussion

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October 2024

Case study: FreeAgent

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October 2024

Case study: Connect Three

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October 2024

Workshop with the Scottish AI Alliance

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October 2024

Case Study: Muckle Media

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October 2024

Workshop with Ceannas

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September 2024

Journey to Net Zero | Cairngorm Brewery Company

Cairngorm Brewery Company Limited shared their journey to net zero.

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September 2024

Journey to Net Zero | Green Grant Fund

Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) provided information on the Green Grant Fund.

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September 2024

Boosting Productivity with Ethical AI: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses

AI is a powerful productivity tool for businesses, but with great power comes great responsibility.

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September 2024

Empowering your people to become tomorrow’s leaders

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September 2024

Case study: Beirhope Alpacas – Fields to Fortune

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August 2024

Manufacturing Our Future: What do manufacturing leaders and employees say about workplace innovation?

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August 2024

Building Strategic Partnerships, by Unlocking New Markets for Scottish Businesses

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July 2024

Flexible Working For All: A Driver of Workplace Diversity & Productivity

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June 2024

Tips to define values, purpose, vision and mission

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June 2024

Workforce Wellbeing

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June 2024

Improving your journey to retirement

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June 2024

Optimism & Resilience: Leading through times of uncertainty and change

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May 2024

Electrical Abundance: Preparing for the next stage of the Energy Transition

Murray MacPherson, Founder & Director at Munro Wilson, makes the case for energy transition as a matter of business longevity.

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May 2024

Simple Ways to Increase Staff Engagement

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May 2024

Purpose in business: empowering employees and enhancing productivity

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April 2024

Improving Productivity – Be Careful What You Wish For

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April 2024

Six actions to start the new season with a productive spring in your step

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March 2024

Gender Pay Gap and Workplace Productivity Recording

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March 2024

Building Beyond Boundaries: Empowering Female Leadership in Construction Recording

Video recording

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March 2024

Building a Fair Workplace Recording

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March 2024

How to Build a Fair Workplace – Samantha Gaughan

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March 2024

Nicola Murray – Women in Male Dominated Sectors Slides

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March 2024

Community Wealth Building: procurement made easy

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March 2024

Embracing Fair Work: why it matters

Alison Henderson, Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce

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March 2024

OutBritain – Equality and Diversity in Procurement

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February 2024

Fair Work HIE

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February 2024

Takeaways H&I Tourism Event

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February 2024

Highland Coast Hotel

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February 2024

Tuckman’s Team Evolution Workshop

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February 2024

Sonas – Ability to leave, but desire to stay

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February 2024

Uile Bheist Staff Attraction & Retention

Presentation Slides