Human Resources and Performance : Council Services for Scarborough Borough, Whitby and Filey

Scarborough Borough Council

Friday 10 September 2010

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Engaging with local skills and colleges to promote career opportunities in the Borough of Scarborough.

Human Resources and Performance

The aim of the Human Resources and Performance Service is to develop capacity and improve the performance of the Council. A key element of the Service is to manage change and support the Council in its transformational journey. The HR Service provides a framework for the provision of employment practices, which supports and aligns itself to the Council’s Modernising Agenda and its continuing drive for improvement and excellence.

Human Resources

The primary objective of the HR function is to attract, retain and develop staff within a framework of equality and diversity in order to aid the fulfilment of the Council’s Corporate Objectives. The core HR Service provides strategic direction and specialist advice to the Council in respect of all employment matters including industrial relations (Trade Unions and employees) and legislation, employee performance and development, welfare, health and safety, Investors in People/Health and Wellbeing and Organisational Review.

Policy and Performance

Policy and Performance provides strategic support across the Council with the aim of improving the overall performance, economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Council and its Services. The Unit supports the Council in working towards delivering the aims and priorities set out in the Corporate Plan, especially Aim 5 - 'Improving the Council’. Our stated priority is improving the performance of our services and ensuring they provide value for money.