Workforce thematic - landscape

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Staff are council's most important resource but whilst the workforce across Scotland's councils is increased, this isn't keeping pace with rising demand.

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There are challenges with recruiting and retaining staff and supporting staff.

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well-being Scotland's councils need to make more progress with their workforce planning arrangements.

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This will ensure they have the right number of staff with the right skills.

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This is particularly important in the context of making best use of digital technology to support the delivery of services.

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Progress will be vital to protect services budgets and ensure we all continue to benefit from a skilled and motivated local government workforce.