Decision details

The Secretary to the Employer’s Side submitted a report setting out revisions to the Organisational Development Strategy for 2015 – 2019 which had been developed to support and complement the Council’s values and priorities.

The report had been developed in consultation with senior management and UNISON.

The Secretary to the Employer’s Side explained that the Council had recently been awarded an Investor’s in People (IIP) Bronze Assessment and that the new Organisational Development Strategy would assist the Council in moving towards a Silver Assessment. 

In response to a query from Councillor E Buckmaster regarding staff who needed support in filling their roles, the Secretary to the Employer’s Side explained that the process was robust.  She explained how the PDR Stage One identified needs and that Stage Two ensured that there was a link between staff performance and learning and development. 

Councillor L Haysey welcomed the report adding that this was an integrated approach to ensure staff received professional support and in providing a work-life balance.  In response to a further question concerning indicators for employees with disabilities, the Secretary to the Employer’s Side explained that indicators were set by Human Resources (HR) Committee following an annual review in terms of the District’s demographics and population changes.  Work was ongoing with the Diversity Team.  The Secretary to the Employer’s Side explained that Corporate Management Team received reports concerning monitoring and performance and statistical information was submitted quarterly to HR Committee.

Councillor G McAndrew welcomed the positive news in terms of PDR completions. 

The Panel Chairman stated that Unison had worked closely with Human Resources on this issue and was pleased to see that the Council had been awarded a Bronze Assessment and thanked the Secretary to the Employer’s Side for her work in the process.  He welcomed further discussions with HR on the move towards a Silver Assessment and HR’s aspirational intentions.

The Panel recommended to Human Resources Committee, approval of the Organisational Development Strategy 2015 –2019.

RECOMMENDED – that the Organisational Development Strategy 2015 – 2019, as now submitted, be approved.