Decision details

Members were provided with an analysis of the workforce for Broxtowe Borough Council in 2021/22. The workforce profile was an annual report that covered topics such as recruitment, employment issues and health and safety. It provided an opportunity to compare with previous years to reflect on trends, progression areas for further consideration and improvement.

Discussions ensued with Health and Safety and the importance of reporting near misses. Concern had been raised with the gender pay gap increase from 3.59% to 6.06% in the last year. An increase of 2.47% Members would like to see benchmark figures from neighbouring authorities to compare turnover rates of staff. Members were pleased to note the success of internal staff achieving internal promotions and career progression within the Council and holding the Disability Confident standard for over 20 years. This demonstrated that the Council had a positive approach towards the recruitment of applicants with disabilities.

RESOLVED that the Workforce Profile 2021/22 be approved.

Reason

The Workforce Profile document met the requirements of the Council to publish information demonstrating compliance with the general duty to eliminate discrimination, advance equality and foster good relations in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty. The report met the requirement to report annually on the gender pay gap under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017