North-east companies are benefiting from improved productivity and staff retention thanks to greater focus on training and development opportunities for their workforce, according to QHSE Aberdeen.
The Westhill-based company, which is preparing to celebrate its 10th
anniversary in late 2025, is a leading provider of professional QHSE consultancy and advisory services to organisations that require assistance with developing and implementing robust management systems.
It has experienced rising demand for its suite of training courses – ranging from ISO auditor to root cause analysis investigation – as companies compete to attract and retain the best available talent.
Where previously companies would send one senior member of staff on a course, QHSE Aberdeen is now witnessing multiple colleagues with varied skills and experience participating.
Responding to this demand, the organisation has developed and enhanced new training courses to help clients implement effective systems, processes and services, including those centred around the low-carbon economy and the energy transition.
Angela Scott, business development director at QHSE Aberdeen, explained: “One of the most noticeable trends is the increased emphasis on staff training and upskilling. Organisations understand that investing in their teams not only improves efficiency but also helps retain top talent by boosting job satisfaction.
“More businesses are recognising the value of well-trained staff and expert external support, making these priorities central to their strategies for resilience and growth. These shifts are driven by a growing emphasis on knowledge sharing, the need for upskilling employees, and the drive to maintain continuity in quality, health, safety, and environmental management.
“Whether it’s gaining advanced insights into QHSE practices, achieving compliance with industry standards, or developing expertise in emerging technologies, businesses are placing greater value on creating adaptable workforces.”
Over the past decade, QHSE Aberdeen has benefited from organic growth and added extra courses to the company’s training portfolio to meet customer demand, underlining its commitment to excellence in providing high-quality training solutions across quality, health, safety, and environmental disciplines.
In April 2024, the company was confirmed as an approved training partner with the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) to deliver the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) certified ISO 9001 internal auditor courses.
Complemented by outsourced QHSE support, the company’s range of training courses offer an effective solution to developing in-house knowledge and resources. These are tailored to individual and organisational needs, while empowering employees to perform their roles with confidence and precision.