Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Committee notes the Year-End Workforce Information Report 2020/21 (October 2020 - March 2021); and

(b)       That the Committee expresses its appreciation of the Council’s workforce in maintaining service delivery during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Senior Manager, Human Resources and Organisational Development presented a report on the year-end 2020/21 position on workforce statistics and their analysis.  Figures for Test, Trace & Protect had not been included as this was a regional service.

In summarising the key areas, the Senior Manager spoke about the impact of the emergency situation on attendance figures and spend on agency workers.

Councillor Richard Jones praised the findings in light of the impact of the emergency.  In response to questions, the Senior Manager spoke about changes to the appraisal process to adapt to the situation and positive feedback on the use of technology to maintain communications within teams.

Councillor Richard Lloyd asked about remote working in the future and was informed that work was taking place to establish long-term principles for each team to meet the needs of employees and their services.

In praising the report, Councillor Patrick Heesom highlighted the challenges for elected Members in working differently during the emergency.

The recommendations were moved and seconded by Councillors Paul Shotton and Patrick Heesom.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Committee notes the Year-End Workforce Information Report 2020/21 (October 2020 - March 2021); and

(b)       That the Committee expresses its appreciation of the Council’s workforce in maintaining service delivery during the Covid-19 pandemic.