Agenda item

Report of the Director of Human Resources.

Members noted that good physical health and mental wellbeing were vital to a productive and motivated workforce. By adopting a progressive and proactive approach to the wellbeing of staff, the City could reduce further sickness absence and presenteeism levels. HR was currently implementing its wellbeing strategy, CityWell, and investing in the health of our employees. The Corporation would see in return higher levels of engagement and productivity from our staff, and continue to attract and retain the highest calibre of talent.

The benefits of physical activity and social inclusion in health were well documented

as such the HR Strategy has included these as distinct phases within their employee wellbeing strategy. The CityWell programme had also partnered with the City of London Staff Sports & Activities Club (COLSSAC) to deliver some of the physical activity side of the programme.

The Board noted that although they currently difficulty, the City Corporation were grateful for the provisions provided by Fusion at the Golden Lane Fitness Centre. For this reason the Board Members were not in favour of extending the offer of swimming at concessional rates for City Corporation staff, so as to not add further pressure to Fusion.

The Committee received a presentation from the Chief Executive of StepJockey and noted that whilst it would be helpful to erect signs around the City encouraging walking, the City Corporation had a policy to not ‘clutter’ streets with signs. Members asked Officers to keep the policy in mind whilst continuing the exploration of StepJockey further as a tool to encourage physical activity.

Resolved – that Members:

· Noted the contents of the report

· Supported City of London Staff Sports & Activities Club (COLSSAC) and

influence City Surveyors where possible to support the facilities in house

· Allowed the exploration of StepJockey further as a potential tool to increase

physical activity within the Square Mile.