Meetings

The Board welcomed Hayley Rees (HR Training Officer) to present proposals for the refreshed Corporate Induction Programme following the agreed improvements that had been developed and implemented in the initial four pilot sessions.

The induction had been reduced from two days to one day, replacing some of the content with a signposting DVD and including an introduction by a member of Management Board. Feedback had been ongoing with adaptations and improvements each time. It was planned that it would link into a Management Development programme.

The Board agreed all the recommendations with a request for HR to consider how we could further inspire people about the importance of the institution and future of Wales.

Paper 2

Mike Snook and Joanne Gemma introduced new proposals for induction for all new starters to improve the corporate induction experience and make it more timely. The new sessions would have a shorter, one-day format with a strategic focus, and be opened or closed by a Management Board member. Materials and some presentations would be provided and short, informative DVDs produced to provide an overview of the work of service areas and Commissioners.

The Board welcomed the proposal and agreed the recommendation to implement the revised corporate induction in the Autumn term, with a review after six months to identify any further improvements.

Actions:

·                Service Heads to ensure line managers include meetings with other teams across service areas in the personalised induction programmes for new staff; HR to work with line managers to tailor further introductory opportunities;

·                HR to ensure there is a read-across with the CPD team to make effective use of resources;

·               HR to liaise with teams to link corporate and local induction arrangements and ensure there is an integrated, holistic approach to induction across the organisation.