Northern Ireland Office: Labour Turnover

(asked on 1st September 2023) - View Source

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what information their Department holds on the level of staff retention; and what steps they are taking to improve staff retention.


Answered by
Steve Baker Portrait
Steve Baker
Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office)
This question was answered on 14th September 2023

The Northern Ireland Office currently does not compile staff retention statistics. The Single Operating Platform (SOP) is used to manage staff records which includes leaving dates and reason for leaving. These are reviewed to monitor reasons for leaving and identify any unexpected trends. Within the Northern Ireland Office, most turnover is expected and appropriate.

The Northern Ireland Office is committed to investing in staff retention by ensuring the 2023 pay award was implemented promptly. The Civil Service People Survey results from 2022 have been studied thoroughly and based on these results this Department has been focusing on Learning & Development, Wellbeing and Leadership.

Reward and Recognition is a standing agenda item for Senior Leaders and is regularly promoted to all staff.

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