People Survey: Spotlight on West Midlands

The West Midlands region are working on Tackling Discrimination as our People Survey priority area.

We recognise that each PDU will have its own specific circumstances which mean their survey results will look different across the region. We have therefore focused on one priority area for the region, and then given the flexibility to each PDU to focus on their own second priority area, based on their specific survey results.

Our Data

We have pledged to analyse available data to identify and tackle disproportionate outcomes for staff – so far this has included reviewing the trends around joiners, leavers, promotions, PQIPs, attendance management actions, and CBF – and has highlighted areas for us to take a further deep dive over the coming months.

Tackling Disproportionate Outcomes

We have set up Grievance Panels with the aim of reviewing Grievance trends across the region to ensure we tackle any disproportionate outcomes – the outcomes from the first panels are being taken to our next regional Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board to discuss the actions we can take forward across the region.

Increasing Awareness

Across the region we have launched our Equality Experience Form, which provides a route for all staff to raise concerns about behaviour they have experienced or witnessed. We have supportive allies and champions for the form across the region, to encourage a culture and environment where staff feel able to share their experiences.

Career Progression

We are very proud of our PRISM positive action programme, and have continued to build the programme across the East and West Midlands. The programme offers participants a mentor to support them with their career development, as well as bespoke sessions from our HR and L&D teams around presentation skills, interview preparation, and success profiles. We are reviewing our programme for the next 2022 intake, to ensure it continues to deliver the best possible outcomes for our participants.