Equality Objective 5: Ensure our workforce reflects the community

No.

Action

Strategic Plan   Priority

Division Lead(s)

Cabinet Portfolio(s)

5.1

We will develop and deliver our Workforce to Reflect the Community Strategy and action plan.

Priority 8: A council that listens and works for everyone

HR

Cabinet Member for Resources & Cost of Living / Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion

5.2

We will address Pay Gaps at the council in terms of gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation.

Priority 8: A council that listens and works for everyone

HR

Cabinet Member for Resources & Cost of Living / Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion

5.3

We will deliver against our Stonewall improvement plan to improve our ranking in the workplace equality index. We will strive to create a safer and more inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Council staff.

Priority 8: A council that listens and works for everyone

HR

Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion

5.4

We will increase the representation of Black, Asian, multi-ethnic and female staff at senior levels within the council.

Priority 8: A council that listens and works for everyone

HR

Cabinet Member for Resources & Cost of Living / Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion

5.5

We will address the under representation of any group of staff as necessary across the council’s workforce.

Priority 8: A council that listens and works for everyone

HR

Cabinet Member for Resources & Cost of Living / Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion

5.6

We will deliver employment focused actions from the Tackling Race Inequality Action Plan.

Priority 8: A council that listens and works for everyone

HR

Cabinet Member for Resources & Cost of Living / Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion

5.7

We will identify opportunities to provide specialised equality, diversity, and/or awareness training for Council employees.

Priority 8: A council that listens and works for everyone

HR

Cabinet Member for Resources & Cost of Living / Cabinet Member for Equalities & Social Inclusion

Performance measures for Objective 5

Note: The measures provide an overall indication of the direction of travel of the Equality Objective. They do not correspond to each action.

No.

Measure

Source

Direction of travel

5A

Percentage of Black, Asian and multi-ethnic staff over £60,000 (top 5% of earners)

LBTH Performance Measure / Organisational Health Dashboard

Up

5B

Percentage of Female staff over £60,000 (top 5% of earners)

Organisational Health Dashboard

Up

5C

Percentage of Disabled staff over £60,000 (top 5% of earners)

Organisational Health Dashboard

Up

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