Issue - meetings

The People Strategy 2025-28 was introduced by the Leader of the Council.

The Leader outlined the following six key priorities encapsulated by the strategy:

      I.         Workforce Planning - Building a resilient, agile workforce aligned to future service needs.

    II.         Learning and Development – Fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

   III.         Employee Experience – Creating an inclusive, engaging and supportive workplace.

  IV.         Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) – Embedding inclusive practices and celebrating diversity.

    V.         Wellbeing – Promoting mental and physical wellbeing through proactive support.

  VI.         Reward and Recognition – Ensuring staff feel valued and motivated through fair and meaningful recognition.

The implementation of these priorities was supported with a strategic action plan including responsible lead officers and timeframes.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) were also established and would be reported to the Employment Committee via the HR Dashboard.

During discussions, Members commented on the following:

-       Members praised the positive steps taken to support officers and create a positive working environment. Particular praise was given to the Wellbeing Team for the extensive and regular initiatives that they facilitated.

-       The reduction in employees leaving the organisation was identified and commended.

-       A Member urged for changes across the authority to be communicated more effectively to seek to improve the result of 49% of respondents believing that the Council introduces change effectively.

Following discussions, it was proposed, seconded, and AGREED to recommend the approval of the People Strategy 2025-28 to Cabinet.