Background & Further Detail

The attached report is the fourth strategic dashboard since the publication of the People Strategy 2024-2027 and the Strategic Workforce Plan 2024-2027 following endorsement at SPA People Committee on 14 November 2023 and approval at SPA Board on 30 November 2023.

It is designed to assure members that all pertinent people issues have been identified and are being managed from a strategic perspective. It also ensures that Police Scotland is driving forward with strategic activity included in the above strategic plans that are intended to impact positively on the workforce.

FURTHER DETAIL ON REPORTING TOPIC

Aligning to the Force Performance Framework methodology, these dashboards show Police Scotland workforce data only. The format of the report is thematic, with the data presented, as well as available analysis and insights, aligned to the six outcomes outlined across both the People Strategy and Strategic Workforce Plan.

The report also updates on ongoing activity detailed in our year one People Strategy and Strategic Workforce Plan (SWP) implementation plans presented to People Committee members in May this year. Much of the activity also aligns to the Annual Police Plan, People and Performance Plan and Policing Together Strategy implementation plan.

Activity contained within the report will also impact positively on addressing the findings and management actions articulated in the HMICS Thematic Inspection of Organisational Culture in Police Scotland December 2023 as People Cultural Indicators.

The attached report looks back at quarter four of financial year 2024-25 and Members are invited to discuss the content of this report.