Updated Covid 19 Guidance for Councillors
Please find attached the Covid 19 Guidance for Councillors that was published and updated by the LGA on the 24 March 2020 to reflect the Government's 'stay at home and away from others' guidance. As we are in a fast-moving and unprecedented situation, SEE/ LGA will...
Business as (un)usual
We're all working remotely. But that's not stopping us... You can read our full statement about the full measures we have put in place here. 31 March We held our weekly updates meeting via Microsoft Teams. We're keeping in touch with each other regularly...
Be Cyber Aware during COVID-19
MESSAGE FROM SEGWARP 27 March Now that the Chancellor has announced the new Income Support Scheme for the self-employed, it is highly likely that a new wave of scam emails, calls and text messages claiming to be from HMRC will start to circulate. They...
An update from all of us at SEE – We are here for you
During this time of uncertainty, change and challenge, we at SEE are working to ensure that we keep our people safe while continuing to deliver the high quality services you are used to. Following the latest government advice, we have put in place measures to ensure...
Employee Appreciation Day 2020
What is it? Employee Appreciation Day is an unofficial holiday observed on the first Friday in March. It is a day for companies to thank their employees for their hard work and effort throughout the year. This day was created for the purpose of strengthening the bond...
Coronavirus: advice for employers and employees via ACAS
In case coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads more widely in the UK, employers should consider some simple steps to help protect the health and safety of staff. It's good practice for employers to: keep everyone updated on actions being taken to reduce risks of exposure in...
Coronavirus and work
Coronavirus and work Latest update from Daniel Barnett - Employment Law Services Ltd. The government publishes daily updates at 2pm with the latest stats and advice. Acas has also produced workplace specific guidance which sets out the steps employers should be...
A (Leap) Year of SEGWARP
It's a leap year, which means this month we get all get an extra day. Since Leap Years were introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C, we have been getting that extra day, every 4 years to help maintain the Gregorian calendar’s synchronicity with the celestial movements...
Updates about Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
Latest Updates: Updated regularly as more information becomes available. We have put together the best places to look for information and will continue to update our Q&As based on the questions our Employment Team are receiving on our advice line....
Mediation and conflict resolution
Do your line managers feel ‘stuck in the middle’? There is balance between achieving performance targets and corporate expectations as well as being aware of, and responding to, team members’ needs, aspirations, highs and lows inside and outside of work. That's where...
Latest research from the LGA on mental health and emotional wellbeing in children and young people
Mental health and the emotional wellbeing of children and young people has been rising up the national agenda for the past decade. via - The LGA Too many children and young people nationally do not receive the support they need to improve their mental health and...
January LGA Cyber Security Newsletter
The LGA has published its cyber security newsletter for January, which includes information on their upcoming Local Government Cyber Security Tools Workshops. Don't forget, you can sign up to the SEE Newsletter here. KEY ISSUES: 1. LGA new round of funding. Grant...