Issue - meetings

(a)       That the Employment & Workforce Information report for Quarter 1 of 2019/20 be noted;

(b)       That in future, the report include figures as well as percentages for employee turnover; and

(c)       That the new appraisal model be shared with the Committee as part of a briefing session before a future meeting.

The Business Information & Compliance Adviser presented the workforce information report on Quarter 1 of 2019/20 which focussed on organisational performance and trends.

As requested by the Chairman, it was agreed that future dashboard reports would include figures on employee turnover as well as percentages.

On the downturn in attendance, Occupational Health colleagues were continuing to work with portfolios to tackle stress, depression and anxiety absences which remained the most recorded reason.  Detailed data analysis had established that most of those absences were related to life issues, for example coping with bereavement.  The ‘CareFirst’ service was to be re-launched following an increase in the number of employees accessing that support.

The most up-to-date figure for the completion of appraisals was 83%.  It was anticipated that the next quarterly report would provide a more accurate picture and that Chief Officers would be called to account for any slippage in their portfolios.

Following a request by Councillor Richard Jones, the Chief Executive agreed that the new appraisal model could be shared with the Committee through a briefing session before a future meeting.

In response to further comments, the Business Information & Compliance Adviser provided clarification on data for the turnover and stability of schools.  He also noted that the number of active agency placements was 89 rather than 94.

The recommendations, which were changed to reflect the debate, were moved by Councillor Jones and seconded by Councillor Johnson.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the Employment & Workforce Information report for Quarter 1 of 2019/20 be noted;

(b)       That in future, the report include figures as well as percentages for employee turnover; and

(c)       That the new appraisal model be shared with the Committee as part of a briefing session before a future meeting.