How can the public sector become a more attractive employer?
This question and other issues will be considered by the Public Services Committee in an evidence session tomorrow as part of its inquiry into "Designing a public services workforce fit for the future".
Meeting details
At 4:00pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Designing a public services workforce fit for the future
UK and Ireland Director for Hays Public Services at Hays Recruitment Consultancies
Assistant General Secretary at First Division Association (FDA)
ADASS Vice-President at Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), and Director of Health and Adult Services & Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Royal Borough of Greenwich Council
At 5:00pm: Private discussion
Inquiry
Designing a public services workforce fit for the future
- Parliament TV: Designing a public services workforce fit for the future
- Inquiry: Designing a public services workforce fit for the future
- Public Services Committee
The session will take place on Wednesday 9 March and can be watched live or on demand at Parliament TV or in person in Committee Room 2, Palace of Westminster.
Likely questions include:
- How might careers in public services be made more attractive to people who have not previously considered such careers?
- What training routes would support the public services workforce to deliver better services in the future?
- What steps would ensure that public services training is made more accessible for people with different backgrounds and abilities?
- What are the greatest challenges when recruiting for positions in the public services workforce, and how should the Government address them?
- What can public services learn from the private sector about recruitment and retention?
- What steps can be taken to boost the recruitment and retention of social care staff? What steps would offer better career progression for staff in this sector?