Human Resources Working Group UK Presidency of the EU EPAN Human Resources Working Group IPSG Working Group 2 September 2005 Paul Roberts Presentation - HR Working Group

Outline Dates of meetings Themes for discussion Discussing ‘Diversity’ Meeting structures Reports for DGs

Key Dates: Meetings of HR Working Group 12 – 13 September - Luxembourg Jean Monnet Building 26 October – London Crowne Plaza St James

Themes of Studies and Activities Innovative Human Resources Diversity & Equal Opportunities Evaluation of Glossary of HR Terminology Integration of Lisbon activities into new MTP Cross-working with IPSG and e-Government Working Groups to provide updates

Diversity & Equal Opportunities Investigate current diversity practice across EU & Institutions Examine the wider definition of ‘diversity’ Tie in the work on diversity to the Lisbon Strategy Set the tone for DGs meeting in December

1st HR Working Group Meeting Alternative approach to first meeting Workshop sessions for participants Working closely with National School of Government in the UK Participation from Cabinet Office HR Policy Experts

2nd HR Working Group Meeting Meeting to be held in London Contributions from UK Civil Service Diversity Experts Drafting of HRWG Resolutions Final results of survey on HR Glossary and Lisbon Objectives

Questionnaires Innovative HR - Surveys sent 6 July Deadline 31 August Diversity - 1 example of good practice from Member States Deadline – End of October Two reports to be presented to DGs in December