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There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive of Scotland Excel relative to supporting employee attendance, highlighting the absence rate in the organisation and the support mechanisms implemented to support staff members.
The report intimated that Scotland Excel worked to an absence rate of below 4% which aligned with partner organisations, supported good practice in this area and demonstrated the ongoing commitment to absence management as a key efficiency target.
The report advised of the absence levels for the 12-month period to October 2023 and provided a breakdown of the current month, the last six months and 12 months absence figures, together with an illustration of 12 months in days and percentages. Appendix 1 to the report detailed the rate of absence across the organisation, which had been maintained at below the 4% target, with one exception.
It was noted that, in addition to actively supporting members of staff absent through ill health, Scotland Excel continued to implement positive early intervention practices to maintain employee attendance; supported staff who might be experiencing difficulties whilst remaining at work; actively supported and encouraged positive mental health amongst staff members with 21 staff trained as accredited Mental Health First Aiders; and was implementing a programme of awareness and support for staff experiencing difficulties through menopause.
DECIDED: That the contents of the report be noted.