Members noted the Workforce Profile 2023/24 and stated that although there was positive information regarding the sickness absence figures, a number of issues would require further examination, including the number of stress related absences, exit interviews and recruitment figures. These would be considered by the Local Joint Consultative Committee in conjunction with the unions.
There was confirmation that applications from people who had disabilities would be given an interview should the criteria be met and that further information be supplied in future reports around the percentage of employees with temporary contracts.