Agenda

RECOMMENDED that the minutes of the meeting held on 23 July 2024 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

The purpose of this report is to update the Employment Committee about the levels of sickness absence across the council and the actions being taken to manage absence and promote employee wellbeing.

RECOMMENDED that Members

·       Note the decrease in absence levels across the organisation.

·       Note the levels and causes of sickness absence across the Council and by directorate.

·       Note the activities and interventions undertaken to support attendance and improve health and wellbeing.

·       Note the information regarding Vivup.

To update the Employment Committee on the Government’s intended employment law reforms.

To present to the Committee the workforce profile for 2023 with a summary of key highlights.