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The Head of Human Resources & Development updated Members on the Organisational Development and Challenge Group, including People Strategy progress in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion.
A Member queried whether the role of the OCDG had an input to judge progression. Members were assured that there were a number of work streams, including 'Women@HWFire', that were used for their knowledge and experience to influence the role going forward. The OCDG group could also be directed to look into specific areas. Members were extremely pleased to note that there was no hierarchy for this group.
RESOLVED that the following areas of progress were noted:
i) The Organisational Development and Challenge Group continues to act as a critical friend with regards to cultural change;
ii) The People Strategy 2020-2022 was approved and is now live on the Service website;
iii) An Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer was appointed and a Positive Action Plan was approved to help increase the Service's workforce diversity;
iv) Two FRA Champions for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion were appointed; and
v) People Strategy objectives to be met by the HR & Development team have been mapped into a People Delivery Plan, which also encompasses HMICFRS recommendations.