Hello everyone!
It’s us Staff Hub.
As a group of MVDC employees we are consulted on potential changes, topical issues, projects or policies in the organisation. We also act as the Health and Safety committee for the Council. In addition, we put forward our own ideas and any ideas that colleagues bring to us for potential projects or positive changes at MVDC. The group works in partnership with senior managers to discuss progress and relevant issues.
Our main focus is on working with SLT to consult on upcoming staff policies and health and safety protocols. We represent the views of staff and we will also encourage teams working on projects that promote wellbeing. We want to focus on the most beneficial actions we can take to support staff at MVDC.
We are super keen to involve more members in Staff Hub as we care about the opinions and ideas of all employees. Staff Hub gives anyone the platform to voice what they’d like to share. Involvement and commitment is very flexible and you may choose when you’d like to participate or even observe our meetings.
Everyone and anyone is welcome.
If you’d like to get involved or have any questions feel free to email StaffHub@molevalley.gov.uk
After each meeting an update is provided on Molly, setting out what items were taken to the meeting and any new issues which were discussed. You can also approach any member of the group for an informal chat if you would like to contribute ideas or find out a bit more about what the group does.
Projects
Members of the Staff Hub have the opportunity to work on specific projects. Projects which are ongoing or we have worked on in the past are:
Reward and Recognition
Looking at ways good work can be recognised and rewarded, including organising social events for staff.
Use of Emails
Many people find emails stressful and difficult to manage alongside their day to day work. Reducing the Stress of Emails looks at how emails are used and ways that this can be improved to reduce the impact on employee wellbeing and productivity.
Answering Phones
Many people find phones and voicemail stressful and difficult to manage alongside their day to day work. Answering phones looks at how officers can balance the need to provide excellent customer service without having a negative effect on productivity.
Wellbeing
In line with MVDC’s OD Strategy 2019 – 22 (of which the main purpose is making MVDC a great place to work) Staff Hub are working on a number of wellbeing initiatives, as well as regular updates on Molly.
Health and Safety
Staff Hub act as the Health and Safety Committee promoting a culture which engenders health and safety awareness. Staff are welcome to report to or discuss with us any issues relating to health and safety at work. Further information regarding Health and Safety can be found on Molly.
The Staff Hub terms of reference relating to health and safety are:
- to receive and consider statistical analysis of occupational accidents and ill health, to review trends therein and to monitor progress of actions identified
- to promote a culture which engenders health and safety awareness within the different Services/Teams within the organisation
- to provide a forum for staff to voice and discuss issues relating to health and safety in their places of work. Procedure RM5
- escalate any unresolved health and safety concerns to the Corporate Governance Board via the representative of the Strategic Leadership Team on the Staff Hub or the Health and Safety Coordinator
Staff Hub members have the following responsibilities with regard to health and safety:
- to raise concerns about possible risks and any dangerous incidents that may occur in places of work affecting the health and safety of staff
- to raise general matters affecting the health and safety of staff
- to represent staff in consultations with regards to health and safety issues
- to brief staff where appropriate about health and safety activities and events.
Spotlight on…
We support HR with recruitment drives to work towards filling vacancies with the best candidates out there. “Spotlight On….” is all about raising awareness of the varied and diverse range of services provided by MVDC and what it has to offer as an employer.
Staff Benefits
Giving the staff benefits on offer a complete overhaul, this project is focusing on enhancing benefits already available to staff as well as working with local businesses in Dorking and Leatherhead to get even more exciting discounts and offers for us all to take advantage of. Further information can be found on Molly.
Staff Hub Volunteers
Below you will find a list of employees who are currently members of Staff Hub. We are an approachable group, so please feel free to have a chat with any of us about what the Staff Hub is working on or any ideas you might have for making a positive difference. Membership of the Staff Hub is subject to change and we are always looking for volunteers, so please let us know if it is something you would like to be involved in.
- Amanda Nombreuse (Mole Valley Life)
- Charlie Skinner (HR)
- Deborah Addison (Mole Valley Life)
- Kate Butcher (CSU)
- Lois Read (Wellbeing – Apprentice)
- Lottie Fandrejewski (Parks and Environment)
- Oli Winter (Wellbeing)
- Rozena Tandy (CSU)
- Shannon Parkinson (PSU – Apprentice)
- Stephanie Martin (Dorking Halls)
- Tayo Olalekan (Environmental Health)