The local authority in the Borders is proposing the move to recognise their 'exceptional response'.
A council has tabled proposals to give its staff an extra day off in recognition of their "exceptional response" to the Covid pandemic.
The local authority in the Borders said it wanted to make a "tangible gesture" to show its appreciation. A report to councillors said staff had shown themselves to be flexible and committed to delivering services.The council's director for people, performance and change Clair Hepburn said the options for a "demonstrable token of recognition"Her report said that any working time lost from the day off was likely to be mitigated by "increased goodwill".
She said it was a way of "giving back" to the families of staff who might have made sacrifices during the pandemic.The council has been warned that doing nothing to recognise staff efforts could see an "adverse reaction from employees and trade unions".
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