Agenda item

A report was considered that sought ratification for an amendment to the definition of the types of smart workers as outlined in the Smart Working Policy and Procedure approved by the Committee at its meeting on 20^th June 2017.

The proposed amendment was to change the definitions of work styles from three approved in June 2017 (home worker, location independent worker and office based worker) to four styles (home worker, mobile worker, smart worker and fixed location worker).  These definitions had been subject of internal discussion within the Council as the policy had been developed.  However, after giving further consideration to feedback since the Committee had approved the policy it was recommended that the four styles be adopted to improve clarity and consistency with the terminology in the policy.  A decision tree had also been developed and trialled with staff to support them in identifying which of the four work styles was appropriate to them.

The use of four profiles would have particular benefits to the data gathering requirements to support the implementation of the Accommodation and Hub Strategy and ensure staff had the correct IT kit to enable them to work smartly.  The rest of the policy remained unchanged.  Members had been sent the revised wording previously for comment and no alterations had been proposed.  The Committee was therefore requested to ratify the agreed amended definitions.

Resolved –  That the amendment to the definition of the types of smart workers as outlined in the Smart Working Policy and Procedure be approved.