The deal

Our commitment

Our commitment to a shared purpose

• Provide a safe and positive working environment
• Setting clear performance objectives with realistic timescales for delivery
• Having fair and efficient policies and procedures in place and applying them consistently
• Listen, respond and act appropriately when you tell us about something that is inappropriate or wrong

Our commitment to leading well

• Provide honest, respectful and responsible leadership
• Be fair, consistent and timely in our decision making
• Work with you, enabling you to do your best work every day with the right resources, tools and technology

Our commitment to value people

• Have regular, useful team meetings, keep you informed and provide an opportunity for everyone to share their views
• Treat you as individuals, be respectful, flexible and supportive
• Care for your health and well-being
• Provide you with regular, meaningful and constructive feedback on your performance through one-to-ones and performance review meetings

Our commitment to succeeding together

• Offer you opportunities for learning and developing
• Recognise and value your hard work and contribution
• Work together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities

Your commitment

Your commitment to a shared purpose

• Bring a positive and can do attitude into work
• Be proactive and always responsive to our customers and communities
• Work responsibly and ask for help if you need it
• Tell us if you see or experience anything that is inappropriate or wrong

Your commitment to being well led

• Be honest and reliable
• Get involved, keep informed, make suggestions and share your ideas
• Embrace technology and new ways of working

Your commitment to value people

• Participate fully and make helpful contributions to team meetings
• Be respectful of others and work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues and partners
• Care for your health and well-being enabling you to maximise your attendance at work
• Value helpful constructive feedback and act upon it

Your commitment to succeeding together

• Take the opportunity to learn and develop
• Be supportive and appreciate others
• Work together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities

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Page last reviewed: 23 September 2021