 Local Government Services National Joint Council (NJC) Pay Agreement 2021-22
Agreement has been reached on rates of pay applicable from 1 April 2021. An increase of 2.75% for Spinal Column Point (SCP) 1 and 1.75% for SCP 2 and above has been agreed which will be applicable from and back dated to 1 April 2021.
This increase will be implemented in the March payroll along with the back payment.
In the first of a new style of strategic conversation, Leadership Group met this week to consider the complex issue of food insecurity, which arises due to a lack of the financial resources needed to ensure reliable access to food to meet dietary, nutritional, and social needs.
Add a corporate background when using video in your Teams meeting to show you are supporting the Strategic Plan.
The Women at Microsoft UK board are aligning with the UN’s theme of “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” to recognise the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.
They are delighted to bring a day of events to celebrate International Women’s Day and as one of our strategic partners they are opening up this event to us for free.
Virtual Women's Health Conference - last chance as registration closes today!
Led by Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Police, there's also still time to sign up to the Virtual Women's Health Conference on Tuesday 8 March which takes place on Microsoft Teams. Chief Executive, Phil Norrey has confirmed that staff who wish to participate in these sessions can do so during work time, subject to service need, as part of our commitment to health and wellbeing.
We have launched two new business support programmes. Devon Get Started is catering for those looking to start a new business or social enterprise in Devon, and Thrive Devon can help existing businesses to grow.
Councillor Rufus Gilbert, Cabinet Member for Economic Recovery and Skills, said:
“All potential entrepreneurs face different challenges before setting out on their self-employed journey and the Devon Get Started scheme can help address those challenges by creating a supportive and motivational environment.
"We want to enable everyone who takes part to be able to turn their idea into a successful and sustainable enterprise or business."
Check out our new look Devon Discounts website
Let us know on Yammer what you think and don’t forget to update any saved shortcut to the new website address: inside.devon.gov.uk/discounts/ and remind yourself of the login details.
Updated offers include 12.5% discount at Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need and Snow + Rock!
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Focus on Your Finances - Virtual Workshop
Each week we will highlight a different course from DeL to remind you of learning opportunities across the organisation.
Focus on your finances is designed to help you identify the key financial issues that can arise during your working life and assist you with making key decisions.
👉 Follow the DEL community on Yammer and discover latest courses including Virtual Manager, Resilience during COVID-19 and Pre-Retirement.
Throughout March, a series of online support sessions called ‘Let's Talk Teenagers’ are being launched. These sessions are an opportunity for parents and guardians of teenagers and pre-teens to hear about the challenges young people are facing today. These may be helpful for you or someone you support.
It can be heartbreaking when siblings are separated, so our Fostering Devon team tries as hard as it can to keep them together in the same home, which is why the team is looking for more foster carers who would consider caring for more than one child.
#BeTheChange
We are part of New Family Social’s annual campaign to encourage more LGBT+ people to consider adoption and fostering. The campaign brings together 70 adoption and fostering agencies across the UK including Adopt South West and Fostering Devon. It returns on 7 March 2022 for its tenth year.
 Are you up for the Let's Walk challenge?
Let’s Walk and More runs throughout March and this year, Active Devon has teamed up with buddyboost, to bring you a fun and even more inclusive and interactive challenge to get you and your colleagues more active.
 Nature’s role in tackling the climate crisis
On Tuesday 29 March join a free, online webinar hosted by the Devon Local Nature Partnership, focussing on nature’s role in tackling the climate crisis and how the changing climate is impacting Devon’s environment. There are a range of fantastic speakers giving presentations throughout the morning.
Go green for less this spring with reduced price compost bins
Recycle Devon has partnered with GetComposting.com to offer home compost bins at special prices for Devon residents, including an additional buy one get one half price offer on all Blackwall Compost bins. A great opportunity to team up with a friend or neighbour to save some money!
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