The Minutes of the meeting held on 17 November 2022 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

A report proposing a range of additional employee benefits.

The Interim Assistant Director of HR and Organisational Development submitted a report which proposed a range of additional employee benefits that would enhance the comprehensive benefits package that the Council already offered to staff.  The proposals include both employee and employer funded benefits.  The following documents were appended to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

A report providing an update on activity being undertaken to support young people in the borough to prepare for work and to provide opportunities to upskill Council employees.

The Interim Assistant Director of HR and Organisational Development submitted a report which provided an update on activity being undertaken as part of the Team Reading Programme to support young people in the Borough to prepare for work and see the Council as a potential future employer, whilst also providing  ...  view the full minutes text for item 15.