The Staffing Policy Committee of Wiltshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Human Resources & Organisational Development (HR&OD) strategic priorities for 2026, an update on sickness absence, and the proposed Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. Additionally, the committee will consider new policies on hybrid working, kinship leave, and bereavement leave.

HR & OD Strategic Priorities 2026

The committee is scheduled to receive a report outlining the strategic priorities for the Human Resources & Organisational Development (HR&OD) service for the upcoming year. This report will provide an overview of the service's planned activities and objectives.

Sickness Absence Review Update

An update is scheduled to be presented regarding the Reduction of Sickness Absence Working Group. This item will likely provide information on the progress made in addressing and reducing sickness absence within the council's workforce. The previous meeting's minutes indicate that the committee requested an update on this working group.

Pay Policy Statement 2026

The committee is set to review an updated Pay Policy Statement for the financial year 2026/27. This statement will require approval before being formally agreed by the Council and published. The Pay Policy Statement outlines the council's approach to senior pay and remuneration.

Hybrid Working Policy

A report is scheduled to be presented detailing a new Hybrid Working policy. This policy will likely address the framework and guidelines for employees working in a hybrid model, combining remote and office-based work.

Kinship Leave

The committee will receive a report concerning updates to the Adoption Policy, specifically focusing on leave and pay arrangements for kinship carers. Kinship carers are individuals who care for a child who is related to them, such as a grandparent or sibling, when the parents are unable to do so.

Bereavement Leave

A report is scheduled to be presented regarding proposed updates to the Family Emergencies and Compassionate Leave Policy, with a specific focus on bereavement leave. This will likely outline revised provisions for employees experiencing the loss of a loved one.