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Q1 Workforce Report 2024/25

Argyll and Bute Council · 25 September 2024
Back to Argyll and Bute HSCP Integration Joint Board (IJB) — 25 September 2024 and its agenda

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Integration Joint Board Agenda item:
Date of Meeting: September 2024
Title of Report: Q1 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 June 
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
• Establishment Gap
• Equality and Diversity 
• Vacancies 
• Sickness Absence
• Employee Relations
• Redeployment 
• Mandatory Training
• Appraisals

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4. RELEVANT DATA AND INDICATORS
- 51.6% of the NHS workforce and 54% of Council workforce within HSCP are over 50 
- 2% of the NHS workforce and 4% of the Council workforce is under 25
- 3% of contracts in NHS are fixed term with 5% in the Council
- Time to fill for Council vacancies in the HSCP is on average 110 days and NHS
vacancies in the HSCP on average is 144.6 days. 
- At the end of June 199 vacancies were at advert for NHS and 42 for the Council
- Sickness absence has increased in NHS to 6.01% in June from 5.27% in March
- Sickness absence has decreased slightly in Council to 1.64% in June from 2.22% in
March
- Bullying and harassment cases in NHS has risen to 14 in June from 8 in March
- The number of employees in A&B on the redeployment register (NHS) is 32
- 31% of NHS staff have had an appraisal as at end of June, a new process is being
implemented in the Council instead of appraisals. 
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 
10. RISK ASSESSMENT
Workforce associated risks are contained within the risk register 
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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 
Iain MacDiarmid, Workforce Planning Manager, NHS Highland,
nhsh.workforceplanning@nhs.scot 
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