A newly established HSE group has begun work on bringing greater “consistency” to workforce planning across the health regions.
The strategic workforce planning and resourcing governance group (SWP&RGG) held its first meeting on 28 April.
Its creation was noted at that month’s meeting of the Sláintecare programme board.
According to board minutes, the new group will lead efforts to modernise recruitment, strengthen staff engagement, and retention.
It is also intended to help foster a “positive and inclusive” workplace culture.
A HSE spokesperson told the Medical Independent that the SWP&RGG was established to help align the health regions and the evolving HSE organisational structure.
According to the spokesperson, the group aims to ensure “robust governance”, regional autonomy, and national consistency in workforce planning.
Membership includes senior leadership from across the HSE, including nominees from HSE human resources and the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer.
“While trade unions and representative bodies are not listed as core members of the SWP&RGG, they are explicitly mentioned as key interfaces and may be involved through guest advisory roles… or subgroups,” according to the spokesperson.
The SWP&RGG’s priorities for the second half of 2025 include overseeing the roll-out of agreed governance structures, reviewing 2024 actions, and aligning them with emerging priorities.
Tasks also include finalising and endorsing the updated HSE resourcing strategy, as well as tracking the progress of resourcing workplans.
“The group’s role is to coordinate, align, and streamline efforts across the system, not duplicate them. It aims to ensure a joined-up approach and avoid siloed work,” said the spokesperson.
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