Issue - meetings

Members received an update on sickness absence performance for the third quarter of 2012/13. Officers explained that there had been a seasonal increase in short term absence over the winter period, which was to be expected, and a slight increase in long term absences.

The Committee was reminded that the previously agreed changes in the Sickness Absence Policy were to come into effect from the beginning of 2013/14. In addition, weekly on-site clinics for occupational health had commenced and the appointment of a well-being officer was imminent.

RESOLVED that

the data relating to the quarter be noted.