Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report that outlined proposals for a long term preventative agenda to improve wellbeing and manage sickness absence in the workforce. 

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee -

1.    Agreed to recommend to Council approval of the wellbeing strategy and associated actions  to address the issue of sickness absence and improve the wellbeing of the workforce.

2.    Noted the following measures would be put in place, funded from existing resources across the Council to support delivery of the proposed wellbeing strategy:

·         Funding for 2x Attendance and Wellbeing Assistants within the HR and OD team

·         Funding of 10k annually for teams to bid for funds to implement actions that will improve wellbeing.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with the responsibility for Customer and Support Services dated 19 July 2019, submitted)