It follows last week’s agreement to implement a new pay, grading and benefits structure for some 28,500 Council employees. Executive Committee member Councillor Aileen Colleran, will chair the group along with senior officials.

Trade Unions are being invited to be active members of the Working Group as it shapes and forms the career development of Council employees and the frontline services delivered to the people of Glasgow.

Cllr Colleran said: “We have worked very hard to ensure that some of our lowest paid workers receive pay which is equal to that of colleagues doing a job of similar value.

“The process has identified about 10 per cent of staff who will see their take home pay protected for three years.  In order to maintain their salary by the end of that period, we must ensure that they have the skills and responsibilities to match their current pay levels.

“At the same time, this is a real opportunity to examine how we deliver our services to Glasgow and ensure that if there is a better way, then we implement that as soon as possible.”

All staff deemed to be in a detriment position as a result of the Equal Pay agreement, will be offered tailored, individual career progression packages.  The initial budget for the development process will be up to £5 million.

The new Working Group will be led by Cllr Colleran, who is an expert in training and career development, and supported by senior officers from across the Council.  Each service department will be required to identify a senior officer as a point of contact for those staff receiving payment protection and to drive forward the career development package and service reform.