Decision details

RESOLVED:

That Appendix 1 be noted and it also be noted that 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.

2.  Demonstrates that the council has protected frontline staff despite the level of savings that have been made due to reductions in central government funding.

3.  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.

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

5.  Highlights how we will continue to inform Southwark’s Workforce Strategy agreed by cabinet in November 2016 suggesting some areas requiring further consideration and action for example in encouraging staff to declare disabilities assisted by our (human resources) HR system upgrade, so that the council can monitor our commitment to employing and retaining staff with disabilities.