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(i)       to note that officers would keep the committee apprised of progress with the absence improvement work being undertaken through the Performance Board, including any specific areas included with the action plan and the impact of any initiatives being undertaken;

(ii)       to note that officers would present a report to Committee later in the year in respect of communication and engagement with staff; and

(iii)      to otherwise note the report.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Customer Services which provided an update on the utilisation of the Employee Assistance Service (EAS) provided by Time for Talking and VIVUP during the last 12 month period January to December 2022; and a further update on the Occupational Health and Absence data for the period 1 January to 31 December 2022.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee consider the contents of the report.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)       to note that officers would keep the committee apprised of progress with the absence improvement work being undertaken through the Performance Board, including any specific areas included with the action plan and the impact of any initiatives being undertaken;

(ii)       to note that officers would present a report to Committee later in the year in respect of communication and engagement with staff; and

(iii)      to otherwise note the report.