Q2 Workforce Report 2024/25
Argyll and Bute Council · 27 November 2024
Back to Argyll and Bute HSCP Integration Joint Board (IJB) — 27 November 2024 and its agenda
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Integration Joint Board Agenda item: Date of Meeting: November 2024 Title of Report: Q2 Workforce Report (2024/25) Presented by: Gaye Boyd, Deputy Director of People The Integrated Joint Board is asked to: • Note the content of the report. 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This workforce report details the workforce data of the HSCP as at 30th September 2024 and provides the current demographic position, highlighting trends and advising of changes and progress made, as well as actions taken to address areas of concern. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS To note and discuss the workforce data contained within the report. 3. DETAIL OF REPORT The attached information is provided in relevant sections with observations and actions advised and provides data on the following: • Headcount and WTE • Workforce Profile • Time to Fill (recruitment) • Vacancies • Sickness Absence • Employee Relations • Mandatory Training • Appraisals
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Some Council information was not available this quarter due to the change in systems, where this is the case only NHS data has been included. 4. RELEVANT DATA AND INDICATORS - 51.6% of the NHS workforce and 49% of Council workforce within HSCP are over 50 (for Council employees this % has reduced) - 2% of the NHS workforce and 4% of the Council workforce is under 25 (no change) - 3% of contracts in NHS are fixed term with 5% in the Council (no change) - Council Modern apprenticeship retention remains higher than the council wide figure at 82% vs 74% - Time to fill for vacancies in the HSCP has reduced significantly for Council and NHS. The Council average in the HSCP is now 74 days compared to 110 days last quarter and for NHS it has reduced to 118.5 compared to 144.6 days last quarter. The national KPI is 116 days. - Sickness absence has decreased to 5.75%, from 6.01%, at 30th September. - The total of Employee Relations cases in NHS has increased from 20 to 24; 13 related to Bullying and harassment cases, 6 related to Conduct and 6 Grievances. - The NHS appraisal completion rate has decreased since the last report from 31% to 26.1%. 5. CONTRIBUTION TO STRATEGIC PRIORITIES The information within this report contributes to the strategic priorities by informing decision making at all levels aligned to the delivery plan objectives, supporting best value and evidencing performance and progress. 6. GOVERNANCE IMPLICATIONS 6.1 Financial Impact A reduction in sickness absence will reduce costs and can evidence a direct saving. 6.2 Staff Governance The workforce report is part of the suite of staff governance reports which evidence contribution to the Staff Governance Standard; Well Informed, Appropriately Trained and Developed, Involved in Decisions, Treated Fairly and Consistently and Continuously 7. PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY None 8. EQUALITY & DIVERSITY IMPLICATIONS E&D data is contained within the report. 9. GENERAL DATA PROTECTION PRINCIPLES COMPLIANCE No personal or sensitive information is contained within the report 2
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10. RISK ASSESSMENT Workforce associated risks are contained within the risk register 11. PUBLIC & USER INVOLVEMENT & ENGAGEMENT No public or user involvement to report within this current report 12. CONCLUSIONS It is recommended that the Integration Joint Board: • Note the content of this quarterly workforce report. • Take the opportunity to ask any questions on issues that may be of interest or concern; • Discuss the overall direction of travel, including future topics that they would like further information on. 13. DIRECTIONS Directions required to Council, NHS Board or both. Directions to: tick No Directions required X Argyll & Bute Council NHS Highland Health Board Argyll & Bute Council and NHS Highland Health Board 14. PREVIOUS REVIEW OF THE REPORT NIL REPORT AUTHOR AND CONTACT Officers that contributed information to the report are: Jo McDill, HR&OD Officer, Argyll and Bute Council hr-hscp@argyll-bute.gov.uk Maria Rose, Workforce Planning Manager, NHS Highland, nhsh.workforceplanning@nhs.scot 3