Issue - meetings

To consider topics for discussion at a future meeting of the Committee.

The Chair suggested two topics ‘Mental Health’ and ‘Neurodiversity in the Workplace’ for the next meeting of the Committee and this was agreed with Members present

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The Chair led a discussion on future topics for the Committee to consider. The following Members took part in the discussion:

·       Councillor Daniel Allen

·       Councillor Rhona Cameron

·       Councillor Claire Strong

·       Councillor Ruth Brown

The following points were made as part of the discussion:

·       The use of the Council building compared to the staff attending would be a good topic.

·       A discussion on Trade Union disputes and equal pay could be considered.

·       The action plan from the staff survey could be included.

·       After the discussions today, staff mental health should be considered.

·       Neurodiversity would make a good discussion paper.

·       Could flexible working be discussed at a future meeting.

In response to points raised in discussion, the Service Director – Resources advised that:

·       The forum was specifically for HR related matters and the occupancy of the building would be better suited at a different forum.

·       It was unlikely that the action plan from the staff survey would be ready for the January meeting but could be available for the March meeting.

In response to points raised in discussion, the Human Resources Manager stated that:

·       An equal pay review was carried out every 3 years and was due in 2025.

·       There were currently more females than males employed by the Council.

·       The details of the Gender Pay Gap for 2024 would be presented to the Committee when available.

The SCF representative informed the Committee that there was currently an inclusion audit taking place.

The Chair confirmed the topics of ‘Mental Health’ and ‘Neurodiversity in the Workplace’ for the next meeting of the Committee and this was agreed with Members present.