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SAP is getting an upgrade on Tuesday 2 April 2024 when Workplace will be replaced by a new Fiori dashboard for HR manager and employee self-service activities.
We're asking Derbyshire residents have their say on a new political map for the county.
In September last year we asked you to fill out a short survey to give police and partners information on the communities you work in.
This year, all laptops and PC devices will receive an upgrade to Windows 11. This will happen in a phased approach from the end of March.
Free access to emotional and practical support through our employee assistance programme.
We've added another event to recognise Women's History Month and International Women's Day which is marked today.
User guides are now available on Learning Centre.
18 to 24 March is Neurodiversity Celebration Week
We'd like to say thank you to everyone who took the time and effort to nominate a colleague for an Our Derbyshire Award this year.
The theme for this year's International Women's Day is Inspire Inclusion.
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the holy month of Ramadan?
On Tuesday 2 April 2024, SAP will be getting an upgrade.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire has a wide range of free, ongoing menopause support sessions.
Dance and strut your way back to the 70s, 80s and move and groove to the 90s and 00s with simple, fun dance steps and movements.
We've seen an increase in the number of scam calls
Please remember to check cupboards, filing cabinets and desks if you're moving to a new office space.
SAP will be getting an upgrade which will see a new Fiori dashboard replacing Workplace for all employee and manager self-service activities.
March is Women's History Month and this year International Women's Day takes place on Friday 8 March 2024.
Our Derbyshire Award nominations close at midnight tomorrow.
Earlier this week you should have received an email inviting you to attend an online session to update you on our organisation action plan.
As we approach the end of this financial year, it is time to schedule the end of year PDR meetings between you and your line manager.
On 7 February we held a celebration event recognising the achievements of our employees who successfully completed their apprenticeship in 2023.
We have set a balanced budget for the year ahead following our meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Nominate a colleague for the Our Derbyshire Awards
Our Cabinet has agreed to consult on proposals for possible changes to our early help and children's centres.
In Derbyshire, 6 in 10 adults have low health literacy. This means they will struggle to understand everyday health information.
The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce will change the way public sector organisations buy goods and services.
You are invited to join our Pride network on Thursday 29 February 2024 between 11.30am and 12.30pm to mark this year's LGBT+ History Month.
We have appointed JR Pat Testing as our new supplier for in-service appliance testing which includes PAT and fixed appliance testing
Save some money on keeping the kids occupied this half term and see what discounts and offers there are with Our Derbyshire Rewards.
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted a nomination for Our Derbyshire Awards.
On Tuesday 2 April 2024 we'll be upgrading SAP - the software that we use to manage our information in HR, finance and procurement.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire has updated its wellbeing webinar programme for February.
Do you volunteer or are you considering contributing some of your time to help an organisation in your community that means a lot to you?
Her work helping combat cybercrime in Derbyshire has earned one of our senior community safety officers national recognition.
A series of targeted support for colleagues with disabilities, hidden disabilities, neurodiversity and/or long-term health conditions.
We're supporting Time To Talk day because 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem and it's time for the stigma to end.
Do you know someone whose home or business was severely damaged by flooding between 19 and 25 October 2023?
We're supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2024, taking place between 5 and 11 February.
In October we updated you that we've reviewed our existing approach to celebrating long service
The Care Quality Commission is to begin its inspection of our adult social care functions and duties.
At its meeting today, Cabinet considered the Revenue Budget Report 2024-25 which includes the budget savings proposals announced at the beginning of the year.
Have your say on a new political map for Derbyshire, designed to ensure county councillors represent around the same number of people.
Designed to increase collaboration, Loop is a great tool for notetaking, project management, brainstorming, managing MS Task lists, and more!
We are excited to introduce our upcoming series of Clipchamp workshops, designed to enhance your digital creativity and video editing skills.
Regular saving is one of the first steps towards financial good health and we've set up an easy way for colleagues to save direct from your pay.
Nominations for this year's Our Derbyshire Awards are open until Friday 16 February 2024.
Holocaust Memorial Day took place on 27 January - a date which brings communities together to remember the Holocaust and genocides around the world.
The next step in our budget setting process will be for Cabinet to consider the Revenue Budget Report 2024-25 when it meets on Thursday 1 February 2024.
This week is #EnergySaversWeek and there are lots of great tips for cutting your energy use and your costs.
Our contract with Ricoh has come to an end.
We are unable to recall emails that have been sent externally so please take extra care and make sure you are sending the email to the correct person or people.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire offers a wide range of wellbeing resources including a comprehensive programme of webinars.
We aim to maintain high standards of conduct, by preventing criminal activity through money laundering.
More than 50 people attended our Creating LGBT+ Inclusive Spaces webinar held on 13 December.
Important information if you have a work mobile phone.
The Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC) needs your help to shape and develop the Derbyshire Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.
Do you want to start the new year by moving more, feeling physically fitter, and giving yourself a mental boost?
A report went to Cabinet yesterday which included a number of budget savings proposals to support the setting of a balanced budget for 2024 to 2025.
Earlier this year we announced plans to consider a new future for County Hall, and at the time promised to keep you informed of the progress of this project.
Have you ever needed a tool or piece of equipment to do a job around the house or garden but don't want to buy something you'll never use again?
Over recent months, I have made you aware of the financial pressures that we, like many other councils, are currently facing.
Watch Councillor Barry Lewis as he looks back over this year's highlights and challenges, and sends best wishes to all for 2024.
Some minor changes have been made to our Constitution which has now been updated online.
Our public health team would like your help to co-produce a preconception / healthy pregnancy campaign.
Check out the latest edition of our Derbyshire Now residents' magazine if you're looking for discount days out in Derbyshire this festive season and beyond.
Thank you to colleagues who have been working hard to help reduce our energy bills and to those who have volunteered to be our Energy Champions.
Watch Councillor Barry Lewis call for urgent action from the government to provide extra funding
Our colleagues in health are encouraging everyone to 'think which service' is right for their needs as the winter season starts to bite.
With Christmas nearly upon us, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and dedication to supporting the people of Derbyshire.
Call Derbyshire will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day, except for urgent social care calls and emergency calls about our buildings.
Throughout December and into the new year, our ICT colleagues are running an electronic equipment amnesty.
This year's December pay date will be Thursday 21 December 2023.
The government's autumn statement announced a reduction of 2 percentage points in employees National Insurance contributions main rate from 6 January 2024.
It was great to see that over 1,700 colleagues joined our Teams live event, led by Emma Alexander and our executive directors on 5 December 2023.
Given the importance of financial controls and the urgent need to reduce in-year spend, we have now implemented a revised purchasing process.
Single bus fares are still only £2, saving you money this Christmas and beyond.
GovWifi will be undergoing a major upgrade and will be down on 13 December 2023 from 10pm to midnight.
Corporate services and transformation are today announcing some important changes to their structure that will take place with immediate effect.
Did you know that you can view live pictures from traffic cameras that we have across the county?
The image for this year's corporate Christmas card has again been supplied by one of our employees, Chris Cookman.
Our public health team has just published episode 3 of the Let's Chat Derbyshire mental health podcast.
We successfully applied for government funding to become part of England's Community Forest network.
The latest webinars from our Healthy Workplaces Derbyshire team.
During the winter season the number of germs circulating increases, so you're more likely to be exposed to germs that cause coughs, colds, and sickness.
Emma Alexander and the executive directors will be holding another Teams live event on 5 December 2023 from 4.30pm to 5pm.
We are taking the opportunity to review the changes we've made to the new process and are we interested in getting your input.
Do you know which roads we grit? We have lots of gritting information, and a map which tells you when a road was last gritted.
Proposed changes to the council's community care charging policy will be considered at a meeting next week.
Individuals can unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
We've partnered with KINTO Join to make it quick and easy to share your commute with colleagues.
Our mental health and suicide awareness team is hosting an online wellbeing drop-in session on Tuesday 19 December.
If you're a Derbyshire resident, you probably already know that a part of your council tax goes towards paying for the police force in Derbyshire.
In support of International Fraud Awareness Week, we're sharing vital updates to provide you with the information you need to identify, prevent and detect fraud
As a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme, you have the opportunity to contribute to a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme.
We're joining nutritionist Jackie Lynch to deliver a 60-minute interactive webinar about menopause and nutrition on Tuesday 5 December 2023 from 12.30 to 1.30pm
Please help us spread the word about this year's Carers' Rights Day on Thursday 23 November 2023.
We are taking the opportunity to review the changes we've made to the new process and we are interested in getting your input.
Winter is on its way and many of our colleagues are now on standby to help out the travelling public by gritting the roads whenever needed.
It's UK Disability History Month, an annual event established in 2010 to help raise awareness of the significant struggles faced by disabled people in society.
The latest information about our financial position will be considered by Cabinet on Thursday 23 November 2023.
In July 2022 the Supreme Court ruled that employees who only work for part of the year are entitled to at least 5.6 weeks of holiday pay.
Our public health team has just published episode 2 of the Let's Chat Derbyshire mental health podcast.
Don't forget that our free online fitness sessions for employees are still running.
Looking to get fit instead of getting stuck on your commute? You could try walking or cycling to work.
Trans Awareness week runs from 13 to 19 November every year, leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Every November, hundreds of organisations around the world pledge to increase fraud awareness in their workplaces and communities.
Due to popular demand, we're back with more Cyber Choices toolkit webinars.
Alcohol and drug use is a part of many peoples' lives, and for some this will have an impact on their time at work.
The 2023/2024 national pay agreement for Local Government Service employees has now been agreed.
Inspiring Leaders was launched earlier this year and remains a priority as we continue to support, develop, and inspire high performance at all levels.
Save money on your Christmas shopping with Our Derbyshire Rewards.
We will be marking Remembrance Day at 11am on Friday 10 November.
To commemorate and honour Armed Forces members in the run-up to the Remembrance Day we are also hosting a Derbyshire Record Office exhibition.
We launched the new Performance Development Review (PDR) approach in April 2023 and we want your feedback to find ways to continually improve it.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire offers lots of wellbeing resources including a comprehensive programme of webinars.
Diwali, also known as the 'Festival of Light', is a five-day celebration which starts on Sunday 12 November this year.
We're asking Derbyshire residents to have their say on our budget and services for the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
A new, improved version of our online information finder is now available to help residents lead the lives they want to live.
Derbyshire County Council will feature on BBC One's national news programmes at 1pm, 6pm and 10pm on Wednesday 1 November 2023.
Applications are now open for voluntary, community and charity organisations to apply for a grant from us to open a Warm and Welcoming Space this winter.
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? One in 3 adults in the UK have high blood pressure.
The proposed East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has moved one step closer to reality after key legislation was approved in Westminster.
Microsoft Stream on SharePoint is the new home of video content,
Details of upcoming webinars.
Did you know you can print and post letters from your computer, from any location, using Ad Hoc Mail?
October is Dwarfism Awareness Month during which, members of the community are encouraged to share facts to help shake off any misconceptions Dwarfism.
The latest edition of our residents' magazine - Derbyshire Now - is now available to read online.
A new Microsoft Form has been developed so that you can request an ID badge online, making it quicker and easier than ever before.
Council Leader Councillor Barry Lewis has issued a thank you to communities that pulled together to deal with the disruption caused by Storm Babet.
We are now well through the performance year and mid-year performance development review meetings should be scheduled and completed during October / November.
The annual Our Derbyshire Awards, and Our Derbyshire Rewards platform, reflects our approach to recognising and thanking colleagues for their achievements.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members, can get exclusive access to a valuable employee benefit scheme that can help boost your pension pot.
We're conducting a study designed to understand more about what health and wellbeing means to working men.
It's Recycle Week from 16 to 22 October and the campaign has now clocked up 2 decades.
My heartfelt thanks go to everyone who has been working through the weekend to help deal with the extensive flooding caused by Storm Babet.
We're urging you to take care and work from home where possible as heavy rainfall from Storm Babet is causing flooding across the county.
Thank you to everyone who took part in last week's Thank You Week.
October is World Menopause Month, and 18 October 2023 is marked as World Menopause Awareness Day.
Have you recently reported anti-social behaviour (ASB) to Derbyshire Police?
So far we've had more than 180 thank-you messages submitted for our message board.
Check out Joined Up Care Derbyshire's autumn wellbeing activity timetable.
We've made some changes to our disciplinary procedure and also to the employee code of conduct which will take effect immediately.
Colleagues across the council are working hard at every level to help identify in-year savings and are taking action to control spending.
The Let's Chat Derbyshire Podcast is now available! Listen to our first episode by searching 'Let's Chat Derbyshire' on Spotify.
Get help with staying safe online with free webinars organised for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
October is ADHD awareness month. It encourages people to talk about ADHD, their experiences and challenges, and promotes understanding.
Joined up Care Derbyshire offers support sessions for all our employees which can help to keep you well, safe and healthy at work.
We're celebrating Thank You Week, as we did last year, to recognise the support and hard work of colleagues in delivering great services for local people
The 10 October 2023 is World Mental Health Day and we'll be focusing on anxiety.
Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) is a peer support approach that aims to help people who have experienced traumatic or potentially traumatic events.
We hope you're ready for Thank You Week because it's taking place next week!
Learn, understand and celebrate Black cultures and histories with us.
Find out more about what the team does, and how they ensure that change is managed smoothly
We'd like you to share your views on our employee network groups
Regular saving is one of the first steps towards financial good health and we've set up an easy way for you to save direct from your pay.
This year, we're moving Thank You week from December to October
In line with our new menopause policy, we're introducing new sickness categories to our absence recording so that we can support you better
Stoptober is the perfect time to stop smoking for good and there's lots of support on offer both locally and nationally.
Derwent Valley Mills are holding a series of events and activities to raise the profile of Derbyshire's contribution to world history during the Georgian era
Black History Month (BHM) is an opportunity to learn, understand and celebrate Black cultures and histories and we are proud to be a part of this celebration.
We process large amounts of personal data and ensuring the confidentiality of this and keeping people's personal information safe is of huge importance
It's Derbyshire Day and we're marking it by flying the Derbyshire flag at County Hall and we'll be lighting up the building in green tonight.
Don't forget the South Asian heritage 'Stories to Tell' webinar on Tuesday 26 September from 1pm-2pm
Congratulations to the Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) Wellbeing team who have won 2 national awards for their work in the last week.
An updated version of the Constitution has been published which incorporates a number of amendments.
If you are approached by the media asking for information, a comment, or an interview, this must always be referred to the communications team.
There are 5 community banks within Derbyshire, all covering different parts of the county.
A message from Managing Director, Emma Alexander about a report that Cabinet will be considering on 21 September 2023.
Last week we told you that we were carrying out urgent work to determine if there was any RAAC in any of our council buildings.
We're funding a new Living Well with Autism training programme designed to help organisations offer better support to autistic people.
Do you work with or know someone who needs a bit of extra support to remain living independently at home?
The digital adoption team is launching a digital accessibility campaign
For Pension Awareness Week, the Derbyshire Pension Fund's team is holding 2 drop-in sessions.
It's Pension Awareness Week from 11 to 15 September
World Suicide Prevention Day is on 10 September. This year's theme is 'Creating Hope Through Action.
Did you know that Community Banks (also known as Credit Unions) are a great way to save and borrow while helping out the local community?
Do you work out in the community with residents, partners, service users and businesses?
In Derbyshire, to the best of our knowledge, there is no RAAC in local authority maintained schools.
We are supporting World Suicide Prevention Day with a series of events and training opportunities.
The Early Payment Partnership (EPP) will give our suppliers the opportunity to be paid earlier than contracted.
Extra consultation events have been arranged so the public can learn more about proposals to change our community care charging policy.
Work is continuing at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery to protect, pack and move exhibits and artefacts for structural investigation work to begin.
It's Know Your Numbers Week from 4 to 10 September 2023. Do you know your blood pressure numbers?
We have created a new process that will save time, prevent duplication, and speed up the process of the reimbursement.
Fancy a free day out in the fresh air helping us celebrate sustainability and traditional and contemporary woodland crafts?
The Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) wellbeing team has issued a new edition of your self care pack.
Explore South Asia's rich and diverse South Asian heritage at the Stories to Tell webinar on Tuesday 26 September from 1pm to 2pm.
If you've got children, preparing for their return to school after the summer holidays can be an expensive business.
A new senior coroner for Derby and Derbyshire has been announced jointly by us and Derby City Council.
Cabinet Member for Clean Growth and Regeneration, Councillor Tony King called in at our new employment and training hub last week.
Do you work with someone you think might be at risk of getting involved in extremism or terrorism?
We've been asking Derbyshire residents to have their say about our services via a short survey
Join the next Women's Network meeting on Wednesday 6 September 2023, 3pm to 4pm on Teams to find out updates on the menopause policy and next steps.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) has launched their Your Wellbeing website which details all the wellbeing services available to you.
Mark Rogers has been appointed as the Interim Chief Officer of the East Midlands devolution programme.
Join us for a conversation with Mentell, an organisation providing men's mental health support in Derbyshire and across the UK.
Have you shopped and saved with Our Derbyshire Rewards? We'd love to hear from you if you've bagged a bargain.
On 27 July, Cabinet approved the introduction of our new menopause policy.
Do you or anyone in your team have video content stored in Stream (Classic)? If the answer is yes then please read and share this!
Our apprentice hub is for our apprentices to find resources, share top tips, connect with and gain support from other apprentices.
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 Mining Disaster at Markham Colliery.
If you have an LGPS pension with Derbyshire Pension Fund, your annual benefit statement will be available later this month through My Pension Online.
The Director of Public Health Annual Report is out now, and this year's theme is mental health and wellbeing.
Our Network (CNN) which represents county and unitary authorities is working with PwC on research into the future of the local government workforce.
Earlier this week, along with Derby's Association of Ukrainians, we held our first Ukrainian support fair at our headquarters at County Hall in Matlock.
Our 2023 employee survey results are in, thanks again to everyone who took part.
Security in our buildings is really important for the safety of employees and security of data and equipment.
Our Bus Service Improvement Programme (BSIP) team recently hosted a visit from Department of Transport (DfT) officials.
The Member and Officer Relationships Protocol has been updated to reflect the expected timescale in which employees should respond to enquiries from Members.
Simon Stevens has been appointed as our new executive director for adult social care and health.
The Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) wellbeing team will be in the reception area at County Hall on Tuesday 1 August.
If you find you are suffering with a stiff or painful lower back, we have introduced a new class to our free online employee exercise sessions.
South Asian Heritage Month takes place annually from mid-July to mid-August.
Make the most of Our Derbyshire Rewards over the summer holidays.
Antisemitism in Modern Britain.
The Derbyshire flooding hardship fund is providing emergency payments to households and businesses affected by the recent flash flooding across the county.
This summer you can take advantage of free Sunday morning bus journeys from 23 July to 27 August 2023.
There are many benefits to be gained when using AI although equally, there are many dangers. It's important to be aware of these risks.
We're recruiting to our legal and ICT teams.
Our Youth Employment Support hub (YES) initiative in Chesterfield has been so successful that it will be continued and extended.
Please remember to double-check an email address before pressing send.
The majority of new Canon devices (also known as Multi-function devices or MFDs) have now been installed and the final few are due to be delivered soon.
Colleagues that don't have a Derbyshire.gov.uk email address can still get news from the Our Derbyshire website.
Important message for employees using messaging apps as part of their work.
For the second year running, we are very proud to have been involved in this year's virtual Local Government Apprentice of the Year 2023 event.
Did you know that yoga is an ancient physical, mental and for many also a spiritual practice that originated in India?
Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) has launched a new 'Your Wellbeing' programme of activities.
Do you work with young people or vulnerable young adults in Derbyshire?
Come and find out you could benefit from starting at apprenticeship.
We're carrying out our annual spring clean of county's dual carriageways.
With Kinto, our car share partner, you can cut your costs and emissions by finding someone to share your journeys with.
The Joined Up Care Derbyshire wellbeing service deliver programmes, activities, and initiatives to help you remain healthy, safe and well at work.
We've launched a consultation on proposed changes to our community care charging policy to make it fairer, sustainable and protect those who need us most.
We're working with partners to let Derbyshire residents know where they can turn if they need help and support to deal with anti-social behaviour.
Fancy learning something new this autumn, taking up a new hobby or boosting your job skills?
Our trading standards and legal teams have added another successful prosecution to their list in the war against traders selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco.
If you're a director or manager at grade 14 or above, you'll soon be able to see and update your corporate risks directly online.
This Shared Lives Week 2023 we're celebrating the role of our amazing shared lives carers.
Plans are taking shape for our 22nd Derbyshire Woodland Festival to be held at Elvaston Castle Country Park on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 2023.
Each year, £33 billion of public sector funding is lost as a result of fraud or error. It's a huge issue for the public sector - including us.
The Employee survey 2023 closes at midnight tomorrow (Friday 30 June 2023).
Our 2023 employee survey closes on Friday at midnight so there is still time to take part if you've not yet sent in your views.
Thank you to colleagues who came along to the recent Journey to Net Zero day at County Hall.
Our Women's Network invites all colleagues to their next meeting on Monday 3 July 2023 from 10am to 11am.
County Hall was recently featured on The Politics Show which reported on the project to find a new use for the building.
We're running free online workshops for colleagues and Derbyshire residents who are aged 50+.
Our work with a range of partners during the Matlock floods has been recognised at the prestigious Institute of Civil Engineers East Midlands Merit Awards.
Starting this month, the team at Joined Up Care Derbyshire, JUCD Wellbeing and the NHS Menopause Hub are offering 2 new and exciting virtual menopause cafés.
Would you like to save between 4% and 7% on your grocery and household shopping?
As part of our commitment to support everyone through the PDR cycle this year, we have created some e-learning training courses.
If you were at County Hall on Tuesday this week you might have seen some filming taking place.
Our project to support the planting of a million trees across Derbyshire by 2030 has reached its first milestone of more than 100,000 trees.
We held another live Teams event on 30 May. Updates on key areas we have been making improvements in through our organisation action plan for 2022 to 2023.
Would you like to help your colleagues eat more healthily and get active?
Our annual surface dressing programme is now underway to help improve the surface of roads across the county.
Major resurfacing improvements are planned to take place on the approach roads to the A61 Whittington Moor roundabout, starting from Monday 26 June.
Over the past 2 years, our Modern Ways of Working programme has been supporting teams to reorganise their offices
The majority of our new Canon printers, scanners and photocopiers have now been delivered most of our sites so you'll need to learn how to use them.
Latest on the current position and the trade unions' response nationally.
Cabinet has agreed to consult on proposed changes to our community care charging policy.
Helen Coombes, Interim Executive Director for Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH), leaves the council this week.
The new printers, scanners and photocopiers (also known as multi-function devices or MFDs) are currently being delivered to sites across Derbyshire.
It's Reserves Day on Wednesday 21 June.
Learning Disability Week 2023 takes place from 19 to 25 June and is all about busting myths about living life with a learning disability.
Ensure you use the blind carbon copy (Bcc) function when sending emails to multiple external email addresses.
We're seeking ideas for alternative uses for County Hall in Matlock so that we can make the most of the historic building.
Windrush Day marks the date when the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks in 1948, bringing over a thousand passengers on board from the Caribbean.
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery has been closed temporarily following investigations which have revealed dry rot in some of the building's structural timbers.
We're welcoming Wirksworth Repair Café to County Hall on Thursday 15 June 2023 as part of our Journey to net zero Derbyshire employee open day.
Our emergency planning team recently lead a spectacular real-time emergency exercise.
This week on Our Derbyshire Rewards, different retailers will have increased deals each day that you won't want to miss!
We're supporting Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service by sharing the story of 15-year-old Thando Ndlovu who tragically drowned in the River Trent 2 years ago.
On Thursday 15 June we are hosting a Teams-based question and answer drop-in session about undertaking a leadership apprenticeship.
We're doing our bit for Clean Air Day on Thursday 15 June and this includes giving you the chance to win a £50 gift card from Zepnat Cycles.
Our 2023 employee survey is now open for your responses and will remain open for 4 weeks, closing at midnight on 30 June 2023.
Our part in Joined Up Care Derbyshire's (JUCD) Wellbeing Programme has been recognised with a highly commended award
We're repeating the opportunity for colleagues interested in applying for a leadership apprenticeship to take part in our provider information webinars.
We're gearing up for this year's Carers Week with a fun-packed festival and information events.
In our 2022 employee survey, an area you asked us to look at was some of our key management processes.
The Annual General Meeting of the Full Council yesterday (24 May 2023) saw a number of new appointments and changes.
Our new photocopiers (also known as multi-function devices or MFDs) will start to be delivered to sites across Derbyshire from Tuesday 30 May 2023.
On Tuesday next week, the Executive Directors will be holding an online live Teams event which all colleagues have been invited to.
Join us on Wednesday, 12 July 2023 from 1pm until 2.30pm for a webinar examining Antisemitism and Jewish culture by Dr Daniel Staetsky
Pay awards for council employees are negotiated on a national basis with other councils across the country.
The Government is conducting an independent public inquiry into Government and public sector responses to the COVID pandemic.
Summer is almost upon us - have you thought about how Our Derbyshire Rewards could help you spend a bit less while having a bit of summer fun?
Last month we held the first Our Derbyshire Awards as a celebration of our people and a chance to formally recognise colleagues' achievements.
Changes on your payslip if your job means that you have to be available for contact or response outside your normal hours
Find out more about the newly relaunched Derbyshire Time Swap scheme at an online launch event on Monday 22 May 2023.
Last month, Joe O'Sullivan shared the launch of the new Transformation and Strategy Division.
Our therapy dogs session at County Hall, for Mental Health Awareness Week was a great success.
In our 2022 employee survey, a key area employees asked us to look at was work environment.
Boldness, innovation, embracing change and thinking and doing things differently are all essential to our success in achieving high performance for Derbyshire.
This week is the first of Foster Care Fortnight - an annual campaign to highlight the importance of foster carers.
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the focus is anxiety and how to manage it.
Wearing the Hidden Disability Sunflower is a discreet way to choose to make the invisible visible.
If you're looking to progress in your career or you're just looking for a new challenge, free careers advice and support is available from our careers team.
Have your say on proposals for a new political map for Derbyshire County Council.
17 May marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), which celebrates LGBT+ rights and culture.
Our next employee survey runs for 4 weeks across June and it's really important that everyone has the opportunity to participate and share their views.
Here's a date for your diaries – Thursday 15 June.
We're taking the opportunity to make some changes that will help us save money and make printing easier.
We recently shared our revised Performance Management Policy and explained that we are replacing My Plan with a new PDR process.
Have you started saving using the discounts and cashback available with Our Derbyshire Rewards yet?
If you've had an email asking you to complete the online information governance training, please make sure you do so.
First Aid at Work courses are available to book through Derbyshire Learning Online.
Research has shown that being around dogs and petting animals can reduce the heart rate and feelings of anxiety.
Do you have 3 minutes to help colleagues in the climate change and sustainable travel teams understand more about the council's 'travel to work' patterns?
If you use our flexitime scheme you are permitted to work between the hours of 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday subject to agreement.
District and borough council elections are coming up next week and we're appealing for colleagues to help support the running of them.
All employees are reminded of the need to follow our rules in relation to the receipt of hospitality or gifts.
Please report any faults so that they can be sorted - making colleagues more comfortable, saving money and reducing our carbon footprint.