38 FUTURE DISCUSSION TOPICS PDF 356 KB
To consider the subjects for debate at future meetings of the Committee.
Decision:
RESOLVED:
(1) That recruitment and staff retention be included as a topic in future HR Update notes
(2) That the discussion topics of Supporting Staff through the Menopause and Endometriosis and attracting/retaining staff in the workforce be included in future meetings.
REASON FOR DECISION: To allow the Committee to determine suitable topics for discussion at future meetings.
Minutes:
Audio Recording – 36:11
The Chair led a discussion on potential future discussion topics at forthcoming meetings.
The following Members took part in discussion:
· Councillor Elizabeth Dennis-Harburg
· Councillor Terry Hone
· Councillor Tom Plater
· Councillor Claire Strong
· Councillor Raj Bhakar
Points raised included:
· Recruitment and retention of staff was a key topic and should be featured at this Committee every time it meets, and could be included in the regular HR update;
· The resourcing topics of “attracting and retaining talent” and “rewards and recognition of staff” would be appropriate for a future meeting;
· Wellbeing strategies to support staff tied in with resourcing and retention and particularly discussion of the support available for staff going through the menopause;
· Menopause education was lacking generally and it was positive that workplaces were starting to provide support; this should be a focus going forward;
· Resources on the menopause and support available should also include staff impacted by endometriosis.
It was:
RESOLVED:
(1) That recruitment and staff retention be included as a topic in future HR Update notes
(2) That the discussion topics of Supporting Staff through the Menopause and Endometriosis and attracting/retaining staff in the workforce be included in future meetings.
REASON FOR DECISION: To allow the Committee to determine suitable topics for discussion at future meetings.