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<p>The Department has not made an assessment of unpaid overtime. The Department has
a number of policies in place to recognise the occasional circumstances in which staff
might work more than their conditioned hours. These include the flexi-credit system
in which staff can accrue flexi hours to allow time off at a later point should they
choose to enrol in the flexi policy. They also have the chance to take TOIL (time
off in lieu) for any additional time worked. Approved overtime is agreed with managers
in advance and remunerated in line with our overtime policy.</p><p>The Department
ensures that the requirements of the Working Time Regulations of 1998 as regards civil
service working hours are adhered to and has a commitment to the well-being of our
staff which aims to ensure that everyone has a good work/life balance. We want to
create a working environment that allows people to flourish and thrive through positive,
supportive relationships which recognise the importance of individual wellbeing, and
how this may be affected by working patterns and practices. The commitment of our
SCS cadre to the wellbeing of their staff is demonstrated by the fact that 85 per
cent have completed the Wellbeing Confident Leadership Training.</p>
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