Scotland’s diverse economy has the benefit of a range of experienced workers covering a large cross section of industries. Scotland’s innovative and dynamic business environment means that even cutting edge industries can find professionals already located in Scotland with skills to enhance their proposition.

Key attributes of Scotland's workforce include:

• A world-renowned educational system and an impressive ratio of graduates per capita, Scotland surpasses most countries of comparable size in Europe
  
• Scots make up one of the most reliable, well-educated, hard-working and highly motivated workforces to be found anywhere in the world. Together with inherent characteristics such as integrity and trust, ensures that investors can be confident in the Scottish labour pool
  
• Strong clusters of talent already established in Scotland leading to a ready pool of skilled labour in each of the key industry sectors
  
• Strong track record of creativity, ingenuity and invention
  
• Staff retention rates are high. The Scottish employment rate has increased and it is now the highest in the UK, as well as being one of the highest in Europe.

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