Issue - meetings

To consider a report which provides an update on the work undertaken on the Brighter Future Together (Culture) Programme.

The Committee considered a report providing an update on the work undertaken on the Brighter Future Together (Culture) Programme, including key milestones, the pulse survey, benefits, and work planned for 2021 and beyond, with the aim of supporting and developing a workforce that was confident, motivated, innovative, resilient, and empowered.

With regard to the outcome of the pulse survey, members asked if staff would be expected to return to their offices on 19^th July. Members also asked how new Directors would be inducted into the Council’s culture.

The Chief Executive responded that with regard to the return to workplaces, members of staff would need assurance as to their health and safety. Further guidance was awaited but it was anticipated that any return to workplaces would be phased over the coming months. It would also be necessary to take advantage of the positives that had arisen from the pandemic as identified through the pulse survey. With regard to the induction of Directors, the Chief Executive commented that the Council’s values would be emphasised in the recruitment process and that this would be reinforced subsequently through team development.

RESOLVED

That the Committee notes the report and will monitor progress with future actions.