Chinwag Spring 2019

HR news

Supporting our staff with mediation

Equality, diversity and inclusion A new staff equality, diversity and inclusion group has been set up for interested staff to learn more about these issues, and also help to develop initiatives in this area with the engagement team. Staff are welcome to join the group and further information is available from David Codner, equality, diversity and human rights manager on extension 2432 or david.codner@christie.nhs.uk

Promoting positive working relationships plays a huge part in keeping our staff happy and healthy at work. A new confidential mediation service is available to support colleagues who are experiencing conflict in the workplace. Mediation involves one or two neutral people working with staff who have a disagreement, to help them explore the issues and to identify how they might

be resolved, in a way that’s acceptable to everyone. Mediation can develop understanding and improve relationships, and it is likely to be less stressful than formal procedures for those involved, as well as being concluded more promptly. Further information on mediation is available on HIVE. Mediation can also be requested by emailing a completed form to mediation@christie.nhs.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Gender Reassignment

Age

Disability

Marriage and Civil Partnership

Pregnancy and Maternity

Race

Religion and Belief

Sexual Orientation

Sex

Human Rights

Staff loans, savings and education from Salary Finance Being in control of your money is key to enjoying the best that life has to offer. Everyone has money worries at some time in their lives and The Christie wants to ensure colleagues have access to the tools and information that can really make a difference to financial stress in both your home and work lives. Through Salary Finance staff will have access to employee loans, simple savings accounts and financial education including budgeting tips and tools. More information available via the website: https:// TheChristie.salaryfinance.com Important: This is an option, not a recommendation. The Christie does not benefit from offering this service and all your communications will be with Salary Finance. Applications will be assessed to ensure the loan is appropriate and affordable for you.

The Christie has launched access to Salary Finance, a financial wellbeing provider which has helped thousands of people save money on expensive credit such as payday loans, credit cards, overdrafts and store cards to move out of debt and into saving.

Your information rights are available on HIVE: https:// hive.xchristie.nhs.uk/Interact/Pages/Content/ Document.aspx?id=8980&SearchId=185011

If you have any questions or require further information on any of the articles in the HR News section of Chinwag, please contact Rebecca Patel, head of engagement on ext 7861

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