We work with councils and their partners to help create a workforce able to respond to major changes within the public sector.
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Pensions made simple
Want to know more about the fantastic pension scheme for local government employees? Watch the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 'Pensions Made Simple' videos.
Want to know more about the fantastic pension scheme for local government employees? Watch the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 'Pensions Made Simple' videos.
Solace and LGA recruitment guide
Solace, in partnership with the LGA, has launched a practical guide to the senior recruitment process aimed at both candidates and the elected members and officers involved in the hiring process.
Solace, in partnership with the LGA, has launched a practical guide to the senior recruitment process aimed at both candidates and the elected members and officers involved in the hiring process.
Managing the menopause at work
The LGA menopause guide discusses what councils can do to be ‘menopause friendly’ employers. Our female dominated workforce has an average age of 40 and so a significant portion of our workers will be affected by the menopause while working.
The LGA menopause guide discusses what councils can do to be ‘menopause friendly’ employers. Our female dominated workforce has an average age of 40 and so a significant portion of our workers will be affected by the menopause while working.
Exit payments cap
On 10 April 2019, HM Treasury opened a consultation on draft regulations, Directions and guidance to implement the exit cap. The consultation will run for 12 weeks and closes on 3 July 2019. The LGA has responded ahead of the 3 July deadline:
LGA response to the exit payments cap
Executive summary of LGA response to the exit payments cap
On 10 April 2019, HM Treasury opened a consultation on draft regulations, Directions and guidance to implement the exit cap. The consultation will run for 12 weeks and closes on 3 July 2019. The LGA has responded ahead of the 3 July deadline:
LGA response to the exit payments cap
Executive summary of LGA response to the exit payments cap
Workforce focus
The primary aim of this document is to help senior HR professionals and their teams to develop local action plans for workforce improvement by providing facts and ideas.
The primary aim of this document is to help senior HR professionals and their teams to develop local action plans for workforce improvement by providing facts and ideas.
E-bulletins
The Modification order
The primary significance of the Order is in relation to redundancy.
21st Century Public Servant
Theory and practice around how our best 21st Century Public Servants operate alongside help for organisations to review job design, workforce planning, organisational culture to support excellent service delivery.
Timewise Councils Initiative
This programme supports organisations to drive cultural change and best practice on flexible working, as a way to retain and attract the best talent, and maximise their performance.