Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report on the performance in relation to sickness absence as at 30th April 2009. The Portfolio Holder for Resources and the Executive Director - Services reported on the measures which were being taken to address this issue and answered questions from Members. It was noted in particular that additional training was being given to managers in undertaking return to work interviews and managing sickness.

Members requested information on short term and long term absences and in particular the effect of “stripping out” from the figures short term absences which go on to become long term absences.

RESOLVED  that the report be noted and a further report be submitted at the end of the quarter covering all of the actions taken in relation to sickness absence, including the figures referred to above.