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INFORMATION NOTE OF THE CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

To update the Committee on the progress made in the last quarter on the People Strategy 2015 – 2020 which covers the Workforce Development needs.

IT WAS AGREED: That the information note entitled People Strategy Update be noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: To enable the Committee to consider the People Strategy Update.

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The Corporate Human Resources Manager presented the information note entitled People Strategy Update and drew attention to paragraphs regarding:

·                    Recruitment:

·                    Apprentices;

·                    Equal Pay and Equalities;

·                    Payroll Services;

·                    Benefits

·                    Learning and Employee Engagement;

·                    Regular Performance Review;

·                    Leadership Development;

·                    Career Development and Succession Planning;

·                    Absence.

The following Members asked questions and entered into the debate:

·                    Councillor Claire Strong;

·                    Councillor Terry Hone;

·                    Councillor Kay Tart;

·                    Councillor Keith Hoskins;

·                    Christina Corr, Staff Consultation Forum.

In response to questions the Corporate Human Resources Manager advised that absence was monitored closely for patterns and trends and that apprentices joined the Council on temporary contracts and had the opportunity to apply for permanent jobs when nearing the end of their contract.

IT WAS AGREED:

(1)          That the information note entitled People Strategy Update be noted;

(2)          That the Corporate Human Resources Manager be requested to ensure that Councillor payslips are online for any future payroll system.

REASON FOR DECISION: To enable the Committee to consider the People Strategy Update.