Decision details

The Committee considered the work programme for 2022-23 (circulated previously).

The Committee discussed the mental health awareness and requested an update report on the work that was being undertaken to address staff wellbeing and mental health.

The Chief Executive advised that as part of the Council’s organisational development theme, there were currently a number of work streams in place to address issues such as regarding the cost of living, which consisted of a programme of support for employees and training for Managers to enable them to identify employees within their teams that might benefit from support from the Council.

He added that all proposals for support to employees were considered by the Organisation Group, which was made up of employees from across the authority. They also had input into the types of questions that would form part of any questionnaires to the workforce.

RESOLVED:

(a)  that the work programme for 2022-23 be noted;

(b)  that the Head of Planning, Housing and Health be invited to attend the meeting on 15^th November 2022;

(c)  that the Chief Executive circulate an email to Members of the Committee outlining the Council’s latest position regarding engagement with employees to provide support in the current climate.