Agenda item

Equality and Inclusion Update

Report of the Director of Human Resources.

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Director of HR which provided a more detailed analysis of the mean average Gender Pay Gap of 8.1% and mean average Bonus Gender Pay Gap of 14% which were reported to the February meeting, together with a proposal to endorse the proposed establishment of a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant.

 

In response to a question concerning whether or not a request could be made to the Policy and Resources Committee to undertake a full diversity and inclusion review across the organisation, the Director of HR advised that this was currently being considered by the Public Relations & Economic Development Sub-Committee and might be something that could be supported by the new consultant post.

 

The Chairman sought the Committee’s support to fund the Corporation’s Membership of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, and also the funding for an additional diversity float for the Lord Mayor’s Show.

 

RESOLVED – To

 

1)        Note the report;

 

2)        Endorse the proposal to seek funding to establish a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and associated budget to support and develop staff networks;

 

3)        Endorse membership of Stonewall Diversity Champions and approve a budget of up to £4000 to cover membership and costs of event attendance; and

 

4)        Agree to fund the cost of an additional diversity float for the Lord Mayor’s Show.

 

 

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