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 It’s National Inclusion Week’s (NIW) 10th anniversary, and this year’s theme is ‘Time to Act, The Power of Now’ which seeks to generate change in making inclusion an everyday reality.
NIW was founded by Inclusive Employers and falls between Monday 26 September to Sunday 2 October. It aims to promote diversity and emphasise the value of equality, inclusion and the positive impact collaboration can have in the workplace.
This year, our staff equality networks have teamed up to host a series of exciting inclusion events and activities, including speakers, virtual events, seminars, interactive Yammer discussions and more!
Check out our upcoming events by visiting the intranet and add them to your calendar.
Ten minutes is all the time you’ll need to complete our anonymous staff survey.
We’d like to know what you think about the weekly Chief Executive’s video blogs, how you currently hear about council news, and what you think about a few ideas we have.
Your feedback will help us to understand what your communications preferences are and shape how you hear from and engage with our Chief Exec.
The survey will be open until 5pm on Friday 30 September and individual responses will not be shared.
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As part of the Unicef Child Friendly Communities Programme in Redbridge, UNICEF UK is offering training about children’s rights to staff, young people, schools, partners, and community groups. The training is practical and aims to help attendees understand how they can build a Child’s Rights-Based Approach (CRBA) into their work.
We are offering 'Children’s Rights in Practice: Engaging children and young people as equal partners' training.
Please note that this training is only available for colleagues who have already completed Children's Rights in Practice: An Introduction training. You must be able to attend both of the below training sessions.
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Today, Thursday 22 September, 2pm to 4pm
- Wednesday 28 September, 2pm to 5pm
For more information, check our intranet page.
To book onto these sessions, please contact Parminder Kular.
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Our Operational Director IT, Zakki Ghauri, explains in his latest staff blog why he’s excited about ServiceNow IT, the fast, simple, and smart IT self-service portal.
If you’re unsure about anything, make sure you join the last guided tour tomorrow, Friday 23 September at 12.30pm.
Don’t forget, the former IT Service Desk email address is no longer in use and any IT requests will need to be made through ServiceNow IT or by phone.
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The first front-line team session is taking place next Tuesday, 27 September in Meeting Room One in the Main Building at the Ley St Depot. These sessions are for staff based at the Depot who do not have access to Teams. Managers of front-line teams are asked to let their staff know about this event and support participation if possible.
The session provides information about what One Brilliant You means, what resources are available, and to ask any unanswered questions.
The next staff session will be on Monday 26 September, 11am to 12pm – Add to your calendar
We encourage all our staff to attend one of the sessions which can be found on the events calendar. Please visit the intranet for more information.
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You book a yearly MOT for your car, but what about a health MOT…without the cost? For National Fitness Day on Tuesday 27 September, Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure are hosting well-being opportunities, including free fitness classes, for staff as part of their new ‘Active Body, Healthy Mind’ project.
Don’t be shy - no matter your age or fitness level, anyone can join in and reap the positive benefits of the available sessions.
Find out more and book your place by following the below links to the activity of your choice:
There will also be a smoothie bike and wellbeing stalls available throughout the day at Redbridge Central Library on Floor 1, Gloucester Room.
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HR and the Domestic Abuse leads in the council are hosting information sessions over the autumn on our Staff Domestic Abuse Policy.
The Chief Executive launched the Domestic Abuse policy in August. This is a very topical and serious issue and we are keen that staff and managers are aware of the main elements of support to staff who are survivors or experiencing domestic abuse. The policy highlights the signs to look for and the type of support available, including for those staff who may self-disclose that they are perpetrators of domestic abuse and who want to seek help and support to change behaviours.
These short briefing sessions are for staff and managers and are designed to:
- Raise awareness about Domestic Abuse and the signs to look for
- Highlight the key considerations in the new policy
- Signpost and highlight other sources of support
- Be aware of the five key areas we have signed up to in the Domestic Abuse Charter
Please join one of the below sessions:
Or go to Upcoming Events to add to your calendar.
Should you have any query please contact, Lyn.Downey@redbridge.gov.uk or Monique.McKoy@redbridge.gov.uk.
We look forward to meeting you on Teams.
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If you look at your tax or payslip and aren’t 100% sure what it all means, you’re not the only one! The payroll team have created some handy guides with top 10 tips for understanding your tax and payslip based on reoccurring queries. Find the guides on the intranet.
Catch up on the virtual information session hosted by our Pay and Contracts Manager, Lorna Rodden, who discussed the above topics but also mentioned the benefits of Wagestream and Savestream services, which enable staff to get a percentage of their salary in advance or save for later.
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The first ever Redbridge Education Awards is here! Supported by our Lead Sponsor, Parker Smith Inclusion, the Redbridge Education Awards has been launched to celebrate anyone in the borough who is helping us to shape extraordinary futures for children and young people.
If you know of an individual or team working in education who demonstrates exceptional ambition, innovation, and excellence, now is the time to celebrate them.
Nominations can be made by colleagues, peers, students, and guardians so make sure you pass on the message!
Find out all of the different award categories and criteria before you make your nomination.
Nominations are open until Monday 9 January 2023. If you require assistance making your nomination, or require a paper copy, please email Redbridge Education Awards.
Visit the website for more information.
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When you stop comparing yourself to others, you can accomplish great things, says wheelchair athlete Dean Furness.
Dean shares how, after losing the use of his legs in an accident, he discovered a powerful new mindset focused on redefining his "personal average" and getting better little by little.
Watch the TedTalk now.
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Our employee assistance programme is available 24hrs a day and seven days a week.
If you're struggling at the moment due to things like your workload or uncertainty about the future, our employee assistance programme can offer you support, counselling, and guidance through this emotionally difficult time.
Don’t wait for a crisis to happen before you access this support. Staff who have used the programme have given positive feedback with comments such as, “It really helped me”, “I wish I called them earlier” and “I feel so much better now”.
This service is open to staff and their families by self referring. Call 0800 328 1437 or go to the employee assistance website (password Redbridge).
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