Commitment to Retention DSW recognise that there will be specific challenges for individuals who are members of groups who share protected characteristics regarding the work environment. During the iEIA on this policy the following commitments were identified (linked to identified, common challenges) and policies referenced to identify how retention can be supported by proactively addressing these common challenges. To ensure staff retention DSW commit to the following, and have policy in place to support these commitments: Table 1: Commitment to Retention Commitment DSW supporting Policy and Practices A flexible approach to work practices so as to Flexible Working Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 balance demands between personal and work commitments Workplace support and structures to support Bereavement Policy: Staff Handbook emergent or on-going demands on colleagues 2016 within their personal or professional life Staff Handbook Compassionate Leave Policy: 2016 Homeworking Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Time off for Dependents Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Staff Handbook 2016 Maternity Policy: Paternity Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Adoption Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Parental Leave Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Stress Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Access to training and development opportunities Time off for Training Policy: Handbook which supports personal and professional skill 2016 development Annual Training Needs Analysis Training Opportunities Calendar Provision of an inclusive, equitable and safe Whistleblowing Policy: Handbook 2016 working environment free of discrimination Equity Policy: Handbook 2016 Grievance Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Staff Handbook 2016 Disciplinary Policy: Accessible workplace locations Handbook 2016 Homeworking Policy: 4 Regional Offices Central, South West, North East and North West Wales)
Commitment to Retention DSW recognise that there will be specific challenges for individuals who are members of groups who share protected characteristics regarding the work environment. During the iEIA on this policy the following commitments were identified (linked to identified, common challenges) and policies referenced to identify how retention can be supported by proactively addressing these common challenges. To ensure staff retention DSW commit to the following, and have policy in place to support these commitments: Table 1: Commitment to Retention Commitment DSW supporting Policy and Practices A flexible approach to work practices so as to balance demands between personal and work commitments Flexible Working Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Workplace support and structures to support emergent or on-going demands on colleagues within their personal or professional life Bereavement Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Compassionate Leave Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Homeworking Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Time off for Dependents Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Maternity Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Paternity Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Adoption Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Parental Leave Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Stress Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Access to training and development opportunities which supports personal and professional skill development Time off for Training Policy: Handbook 2016 Annual Training Needs Analysis Training Opportunities Calendar Provision of an inclusive, equitable and safe working environment free of discrimination Whistleblowing Policy: Handbook 2016 Equity Policy: Handbook 2016 Grievance Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Disciplinary Policy: Staff Handbook 2016 Accessible workplace locations Homeworking Policy: Handbook 2016 4 Regional Offices Central, South West, North East and North West Wales)