Issue - meetings

The Head of Human Resources (HR) and Organisational Development submitted a report on the reasons and key issues for the turnover in 2014/15 and proposed recommendations for 2015/16. 

Councillor P Ruffles referred to the importance of succession planning in the context of human resources and career progression.  The Head of HR and Organisational Development referred to the wide spread internal movement of staff and job shadowing which occurred across the Council.

In response to a query from Councillor S Cousins, the Head of HR and Organisational Development explained the process around induction training. 

In response to a query from the Chairman regarding recruitment costs, the Head of HR and Organisational Development explained that recruitment for two Heads of Service appointments had affected last year’s total figure and the same would occur again in next year’s figure as a result of the Chief Executive recruitment process.

The Committee approved the report, as now submitted.

RESOLVED – that (A) the report be noted and that the turnover target remains unchanged for 2015/16;

(B)       staff continue to be supported in relation to career development and succession planning;

(C)       the Council continue to attract apprentices and volunteers into the workforce;

(D)       actions within the 2014/15 East Herts Health and Wellbeing work plan be implemented; and

(E)       staff continue to be supported in implementing the ongoing actions identified from the “Here to Help” Programme.