Issue - meetings

The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development submitted a report outlining the changes to the Performance Development Review Scheme (PDRS) and associated guidance and forms.  She provided a summary of the report which, following a request by had been approved by the Corporate Management Team in May 2015, following a review of the scheme.  The Head commented that the East of England Local Government Association (EELGA) had circulated the document as “best practice” to a number of Councils.

In response to a query from Councillor S Bull, the Head explained the opportunities available to staff in liaising with UNSION.  

In response to a query from Councillors P Ruffles and M Stevenson, the Head explained that managers were committed to the PDRS process, adding that the evaluation of staff necessitated judgment calls from managers in terms of an employee’s ability to do a job and how the manager evaluated staff during the process.

Members thanked all involved in terms of the design and development of the new PDRS document and the supporting forms. 

RESOLVED – that the revised PDRS process, guidance and forms be noted.