A collective approach to workforce challenges
West Midlands Employers (WME) works in partnership with councils and key regional stakeholders to deliver strategic workforce solutions that no single council can tackle alone.
While our region is diverse, councils across the West Midlands face common challenges in recruitment, employment, retention, and workforce management. By coming together—whether as a whole group, in geographic clusters, or by council type—we can create more effective and sustainable workforce solutions that enhance the experiences of employees and, ultimately, improve the quality of services delivered to communities.
Why regional workforce solutions matter
- Collaborative impact – Shared solutions create greater efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strength in numbers – A unified approach helps councils navigate sector-wide workforce issues.
- Workforce innovation – Regional collaboration allows for bold, forward-thinking strategies.
- Enhancing employee experience – By addressing workforce challenges together, we improve job satisfaction and career development opportunities.
WMTemps
Through WMTemps, our regional workforce initiative powered by Opus People Solutions, we are already making significant progress in stabilising the temporary workforce.
Adult's Memorandum of Commitment
Through our partnerships with the West Midlands ADCS Network and the West Midlands ADASS Network, we are stabilising the temporary workforce through a Memorandum of Understanding on agency worker pay rates and various projects aimed at building a stronger, more resilient workforce.
Children's Memorandum of Understanding
Through our partnerships with the West Midlands ADCS Network and the West Midlands ADASS Network, we are stabilising the temporary workforce through a Memorandum of Understanding on agency worker pay rates and various projects aimed at building a stronger, more resilient workforce.