Human resources news

• Highland Council management restructure to save £310,000

  Published on 19 Apr 2024

  As intimated in Highland Council’s budget plan, a new senior management structure is to be implemented following approval by Council 14th March

• King’s Coronation bank holiday – 8 May 2023

  Published on 22 Feb 2023

  An additional bank holiday on Monday, 8 May 2023 has been approved at a meeting of the Council’s Corporate Resources Committee.

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  Inaugural Highland Menopause Café set to take place on Thursday, 4 August

  Published on 27 Jul 2022

  A Menopause Café, aimed at breaking down the taboo around menopause, increasing awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their family & friends will be held by the Council.

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  Executive Chief Officer – Communities and Place appointed

  Published on 5 Apr 2022

  Allan Gunn has been appointed by The Highland Council as Executive Chief Officer – Communities and Place.

• Success for Highland Apprentice during COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on 5 Mar 2021

  This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021 (1-5 March) and offers an opportunity for The Highland Council to highlight the value apprenticeships offer the individual, employers and the Highland co

• Committee focusses on enhancing employability services and support

  Published on 4 Feb 2021

  The Highland Council plans to step up it’s pro-active role in a multi-agency response to ensure that clients seeking employment secure the opportunities and support they need.

• Council issues reminder on EU Settlement Scheme support

  Published on 16 Oct 2020

  The Highland Council is reminding people about the support that is available for anyone who needs to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme in order to continue living in the UK.

• Council appoints Executive Chief Officers

  Published on 28 Oct 2019

  The Highland Council has announced two more appointments to new posts of Executive Chief Officer as part of the Council’s redesign programme.

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  Jobs fair seeks people looking for work

  Published on 14 Oct 2019

  Jobseekers are being invited to come along to a Jobs Fair on Thursday 31st October at the Ironworks on Academy Street, Inverness from 10am till 12noon.

• Highland Council to consider Counselling Service

  Published on 21 Jun 2019

  The introduction of a service to support the mental health and wellbeing of Highland Council staff and councillors is to be considered by the Council next week.

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  Applause for young apprentices

  Published on 23 May 2019

  Three young apprentices were presented with SVQ certificates at today’s Corporate Resources meeting.

• Highland Council supports Mental Health Awareness and launches staff resilience training programme

  Published on 16 May 2019

  In support of the national Mental Health Awareness Week (13 – 19 May 2019) The Highland Council has launched a resilience training programme for all employees to be delivered over the next 12 months.

• ​​​​​​​Council encourages staff to look after their mental health at work.

  Published on 14 May 2018

  Highland Council is encouraging its staff to look after their mental health, while at work, during Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 which runs from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 May 2018.

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  Council staff awarded Inverness Medal

  Published on 19 Jun 2017

  The civic Inverness Medal has been awarded to two members of Highland Council staff for saving a colleague’s life by administering CPR.

• Apprentice mechanics appointed

  Published on 31 Oct 2016

  The Highland Council's Community Services have recently completed a recruitment drive for apprentice mechanics.

• Use of agency staff

  Published on 20 Sep 2016

  The use of agency staff gives the council flexibility and ensures the continuity of essential services

• Budget discussions continue in the lead up to Highland Council’s budget meeting on 25 February

  Published on 11 Feb 2016

  Budget discussions between the Council’s Administration and Political Groups and Unions are continuing in the lead up to The Highland Council’s budget meeting on 25 February.

• Employee Survey shows significant positive progress

  Published on 26 Aug 2015

  The initial results of the recent Highland Council staff survey show a very positive trend. There were 3831 responses with a good overall response rate of 36%. (a 2% increase on 2012). 70% answered

• Team approach to lead thinking on council budget

  Published on 25 Jun 2015

  A team of councillors has been set up to lead the Administration’s thinking on the council budget.

• Gender Equality Report shows general improvement in equal pay gaps

  Published on 26 Feb 2015

  A report to the Resources Committee on 25 February showed an improving picture for gender pay gaps in Highland Council employment.

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  Care and Learning clerical is council’s employee of the year

  Published on 13 Nov 2014

  Lauren Clark, a clerical assistant with Throughcare and Aftercare, a small team that supports young people in care move into independence, has been named as The Highland Council’s Employee of the Year.

• Highland Council is a winner in the RoSPA Awards 2014

  Published on 28 Aug 2014

  The Highland Council is among the winners in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014.

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