190308AuCtteePaper5WorkforceManagementRiskReview

This document contains a review of the Cairngorms National Park Authority’s workforce management strategy. An internal audit highlighted some risks, including strained staff workload from extra projects, potentially affecting morale and productivity. The Audit and Risk Committee is asked to approve an updated workforce management strategy and add a new strategic risk to their register: the failure to effectively manage staffing numbers long-term could reduce the capacity to fund important projects. The updated strategy includes improved staff deployment, long-term contract planning, and succession planning. The committee will also review staff morale and skill development.