Agenda item - Human Resources and Organisational Development Annual Report

Report of the Executive Director for Finance & Resources (copy

attached).

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12.1      The Committee considered the report of the Executive Director of Finance and Resources, which was presented by the Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development (HROD). The report highlighted the contribution the HROD service had made in supporting the organisation over the last 12 months and set out the focus of the departments service’s in supporting the Council in delivering the Corporate Plan.

12.2    Councillor Janio noted that it appeared that the number of staff had  increased by 1500 in the last few years and asked if that was correct. Officers said that the report noted headcount not full time equivalent staff. The figure provided in the report was the overall number of individuals working for the organisation and those staff working on a part time basis would increase headcount.  Councillor Janio asked if the number of full time employees could be provided. Officers agreed.

12.3   Councillor Simson thanked officers for the report and asked if a regular report could be provided to the Committee. The Chair agreed.

12.4      Councillor Littman referred to the Staff Survey and asked if the responses regarding equalities had been broken down. Officers advised that they would be.

12.5      Mr Horne noted that there was no reference in the report to staff savings. Officers advised that Human Resources and Organisational Development were ensuring that savings were being implemented; staffing numbers had been reduced and some work was being carried jointly with other local authorities to produce savings.

12.6      RESOLVED:

(1)  That the Committee noted the report

(2)  That the Committee agreed that key performance updates from HROD would be welcome on a regular basis.