Apt Making It Work

We are working with employers across Scotland to provide fully funded advice, support and training to help you successfully retain your disabled talent and help reduce economic inactivity across our country.

Funded by the Scottish Government, we are offering solutions that will build employers capacity to retain, support and develop the disabled people you employ and create workplaces that are inclusive.

Why are the Scottish Government funding this work?

Scotland is on a mission to reduce the Disability Employment Gap by 2038. The economic inactivity rate for people aged 16 to 64 years in Scotland based on the ONS Labour Force Survey was estimated at 22.9 per cent in September to November 2024. Scotland’s economic inactivity rate was above the UK rate of 21.6 per cent. The proportions of inactive people who were long-term sick or disabled had been gradually decreasing over time. However, it has been increasing in recent years for both Scotland and the UK.

Boost your employee satisfaction, productivity and reputation

Our aim is to achieve real, sustainable improvement in workplaces. We work with you to ensure that you and your employees are set up for success.

Who is this project for?

Any medium to large employer in the private or third sectors operating in Scotland. Apt Making It Work will assist you to better understand, communicate and support your employees. Ultimately creating more inclusive workplaces and helping to reduce economic inactivity in Scotland.

What’s involved?

You will have access to a range of services, including:

Equitable Induction and In Work Support – developing bespoke strategies to better support your new employees
Encouraging Positive Workplace Conversations – through training and use of support materials
Digital Access Review – assessing and improving the accessibility of your intranet or e-learning resources
Improving Workplace Communication – creating mechanisms to help you improve communication and consultation with disabled employees.