Meeting
Human Resources Sub-committee - 1 September 2026
Past- Date
- 1st September 2026
- Time
- 14:00 to 15:00
- Venue
- Council Chamber - Council Offices
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Agenda human resources sub committee 1 september 2026
This document contains the notice and agenda for the Human Resources Sub-committee meeting on 1 September 2026 at the Council Offices in Kirkwall, with remote attendance available. The public meeting will be broadcast and recorded, and covers flexible working, support for colleagues experiencing gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and discrimination, and sexual harassment policies.
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Item 01 flexible working policy
This document contains a report seeking approval for Orkney Islands Council’s revised Flexible Working Policy and its equality impact assessment. The policy applies to permanent and temporary employees, allowing requests from the first day of employment and encouraging managers to take a “default yes” approach where service needs allow. It covers working options, applications, decisions, appeals and effects on pay, leave and pensions. The assessment identifies benefits for carers, disabled employees and those facing difficult circumstances, while noting that some frontline roles may have fewer options.
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Item 02 gender based violence inc da policy
This document contains a report seeking approval for Orkney Islands Council’s new policy supporting colleagues affected by gender-based violence, including domestic abuse. It explains how employees can report concerns and access confidential support, safety plans, flexible working, time off and other workplace adjustments, while setting out managers’ and Human Resources’ responsibilities. It also includes an Equality Impact Assessment covering possible barriers for groups including disabled, minority ethnic, LGBT+ and low-income employees, with actions to improve access and safety.
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Item 03 bullying harassment and discrimination policy
This document contains a report seeking approval for Orkney Islands Council’s Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy, replacing its former Dignity at Work Policy. It explains unacceptable behaviour, employee responsibilities, zero tolerance, reporting routes, support and informal or formal ways to resolve concerns. The policy applies to all employees and covers behaviour at work, work-related events, social media and by customers or contractors. An equality impact assessment identifies possible barriers to reporting and actions to improve access and protect everyone involved.
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Item 04 sexual harassment policy
This document contains a report seeking approval for Orkney Islands Council’s new Sexual Harassment Policy, replacing guidance previously included in the Dignity at Work Policy. It explains what sexual harassment is, how to recognise and report it, available support, manager responsibilities, safety measures, informal and formal resolution, confidentiality, and harassment by third parties. An accompanying Equality Impact Assessment considers effects on different groups and sets actions to reduce barriers to reporting, victimisation, re-traumatisation and accessibility.
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