1. Human Resources Practitioners Forum
24th/25th April 2007
Des Prichard – Strategic HR Director

2. Current/emerging issues
National Firefighter Selection Tests
ADC’s
Graduate entry
Equality & Diversity
Diabetes

3. Current/emerging issues
Working Time Directive
Physical fitness standards
Sickness absence
Leadership – ASPIRE
CPD
Consultation on National Framework

4. National Framework 2006/08 Fire and Rescue Staff Core values
Fairness & Equality
Flexible working
Regional HR strategy
recruitment, learning & development, occupational health, health & safety, sickness/ill health management, discipline

5. National Framework 2006/08 Workforce Development IPDS
National Workforce Learning & Development Strategy
Centre of Excellence
Leadership