Decision details

RESOLVED:

That the workforce report attached as Appendix 1 of the report be noted and that it also be noted this report:

1.  Demonstrates that the council continues to reflect the diversity of the borough in the makeup of its workforce and the levels of change that have taken place have not impacted negatively on the diversity of the workforce despite the level of savings that have been made due to reductions in central government funding.

2.  Suggests a picture of a productive and well motivated staff with low levels of sickness, low levels of staff complaints and good rates of staff retention.

3.  Suggests that the council is an attractive employer given the high numbers of applications that the council receives.

4.  Reinforces our intention to refresh our workforce strategy to take account of our new Investors in People Gold status and highlights areas for us to focus our workforce equality plan on, with certain areas benefiting from new commitments and associated targets, for example career development and in-work progression with a particular focus on under-represented groups.