Agenda item

The Director of Human Resources to be heard.

The Committee received a verbal update regarding Brexit from the Director of HR.

The Director reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to supporting staff who were EU nationals, adding that after a recent visit by the Home Office, the Corporation was described as an exemplar to other authorities in terms of preparedness. Whilst clearly the situation was fluid, HR were encouraging all effected staff to complete their settled status applications before 31^st October.

Members asked the Director and her senior team to continue to be proactive, they welcomed the Home Office’s offer to return to run workshops for employees. In addition, HR would be offering insight lunches, providing up-to-date communication and guidance to all employees effected, and would be writing to Chief Officers to ensure that individual departments were also taking a proactive approach to ensuring all staff were supported.

RESOLVED – that the Committee noted the verbal update.