The 'Once for Scotland' Workforce Policies Programme is designed to review and transform existing workforce policies (previously known as Partnership Information Network (PIN) Policies) in line with our vision:

'Once for Scotland Workforce policies will promote NHSScotland as a modern, exemplar employer; showcasing our core values, and promoting consistent employment policy and practice that supports the implementation of the Staff Governance Standard and effective recruitment and retention.'

Phase 1

The first phase of the programme addresses the 'foundation' policies:

• Attendance
• Bullying and Harassment
• Capability
• Conduct
• Grievance
• Workforce Policies Investigation Process

Phase 2

This phase of the programme included 'supporting work life balance' policies:

• Adoption, Fostering and Kinship
• Breastfeeding
• Career Break
• Flexible Work Location
• Flexible Work Pattern
• Maternity
• New Parent Support
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Shared Maternity and Shared Adoption
• Special Leave

Phase 2.2

Phase 2.2 included 'equalities', 'employment contract', and additional 'foundation' policies:

• Facilities Arrangements for Trade Unions and Professional Organisations
• Gender-based Violence
• Employment Checks
• Fixed-term Contract
• Personal Development Planning and Performance Review
• Redeployment
• Secondment

Phase 3

Phase 3 focused on 'managing health at work' policies:

• Adverse Weather
• Alcohol and Other Substances
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Lone Working
• Manual Handling
• Menopause and Menstrual Health
• Smoking and Vaping
• Work-related Driving
• Work-related Stress
• Work-related Violence and Aggression

These policies and associated supporting documents have been developed through a dynamic, interactive engagement process. Agreed in partnership between NHS Scotland employers, trade unions and the Scottish Government, they set the standard that our boards must follow.