ICYMI our Jan #localgov #employment law update is out now There's the usual case law updates as well as news on guidance about #AI in #recruitment and how to book on our unmissable annual employment law conference Read all about it here (login required)

ANNUAL PAY CONSULTATION Don't miss our annual regional (virtual) tour of the country talking to #localgov cllrs, CEXs and Heads of HR about the 2025 national pay negotiations. Dates throughout Feb! Join us via your regional employer organisation now 👉

CRAFT WORKER PAY Today we received the last claim from the unions of the four NJCs/JNCs under the #localgov National Employers. More details here 👇 We will consult councils on all the claims at regional pay consultation briefings starting next week

Our annual Employers Standards health check for #socialworkers and occupational therapists helps create the working conditions for you to thrive in changing people’s lives Last year an amazing 16,000 of you signed up and shaped the profession. Opt-in now

NEW CASE STUDY Discover how @DerbyCC's Recruitment Manager successfully tackled the challenge of improving candidate engagement and boosting the #council’s reputation as an employer of choice #localgov #recruitmentsuccess

We are pleased to launch cohort 3 of our successful #recruitment reset programme for #localgov 🥳 It kicks off in April and the deadline for applications is Friday 14 March. For details and to submit your council's application visit our website 👇

Our January email with all #localgov workforce news is out now, with lots of #pay updates including agreements, claims and consultations. Plus news on joining our research and our recruitment & #retention programme. Don't miss out, sign up here

ANNUAL PAY CONSULTATIONS Our regional (virtual) roadshows kick-off in Feb 🧳 We'll tour the country talking to #localgov cllrs & senior teams about the 2025 national pay negotiations Book via your regional employer organisation now 👉

CHIEF OFFICERS PAY CLAIM 2025 This afternoon we also received the pay claim for #localgov Chief Officers for 2025 from the Trade Unions. The full details are on our website 👉

#LOCALGOV 'GREEN BOOK' PAY CLAIM 2025 We now have the 2025 pay claim for local government services staff from the NJC Trade Unions Pay claim consultation meetings with cllrs and senior teams are happening during February Full details on our website

Our annual Employers Standards health check for #socialworkers and occupational therapists helps create the working conditions for you to thrive in changing people’s lives Last year an amazing 16,000 of you signed up and shaped the profession. Opt-in now

Impact: The #localgov Graduate Programme has closed with a record number of 8,000 applications for 2025! Candidates face a rigorous recruitment process before being matched with councils. Councils wishing to meet our next generation of leaders should email impact@local.gov.uk

#HappyNewYear to #localgov colleagues celebrating the Chinese lunar New Year today, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. We hope you enjoy the festivities with family and friends as you enter the Year of the Snake

SAVE THE DATE 📅 Join us on Wednesday 26 February, 10.00–11.00 am to hear more about our #localgov #recruitment reset programme. Come along and hear from #councils who have participated in the programme. Sign up here 👉

Our hugely popular #LGPS Governance Conference is 30 & 31 Jan this year In-person attendance is sold out but you can still sign-up to join in remotely to discuss the scheme's strategy and challenges ahead Email Training.Lgps@local.gov.uk to secure your place

NEW CASE STUDY Discover how @DerbyCC's Recruitment Manager successfully tackled the challenge of improving candidate engagement and boosting the #council’s reputation as an employer of choice #localgov #recruitmentsuccess

PAY As the employer representative on the Joint National Committee for local authority chief executives and senior managers, we've received this year's pay claim for April 2025 onwards. More details of the claim are on our website

Are you a social worker or occupational therapist? Do you want your employer to understand your key work challenges and act on them? Join our Annual Health Check survey on behalf of your #council or organisation by completing this form 👉 #localgov

We are pleased to launch cohort 3 of our successful #recruitment reset programme for #localgov 🥳 It kicks off in April and the deadline for applications is Friday 14 March. For more info and to apply visit our website 👇

This year's Employer Standards Health Check for Social Work and Occupational Therapy is now open 🥳 Opt in now on behalf of your #council or organisation by completing. Easy! Any questions, email HealthCheck@local.gov.uk