IMPACT has published a guide on the workforce planning process for civil service branch representatives. The publication focusses on workforce planning for specialist and technical grades in the civil service.

IMPACT national secretary Andy Pike said workforce planning typically sets out the current and future staffing requirements and structure for civil service departments and agencies.

“Civil service departments and agencies are now able to make decisions about staff recruitment within their overall budget allocation. While this brings an end to the recruitment moratorium, departments still have to stay within their allocated budgets,” he said.

Andy has advised branches to liaise with their union official on industrial relations matters and agree how best to address issues around workforce planning, skill mix and recruitment within their specific service.