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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Guide to mental health support and awareness

access to an employee assistance programme)how your organisation will tackle stigma, bullying and discriminationsteps,Training for line managers Employees should feel able to speak to their managers about mental health,,This may mean ensuring they have training and support to build their skills and confidence.,Training could include: Dealing sensitively with disclosures of mental health problemsSpotting signs,for HR personnel or Employee representatives who are often viewed as impartial and supportive figures

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/guide-to-mental-health-support-and-awareness

Learning & development options for small organisations

turn to for advice or support.,Government supported schemes Another option is to research current government support for training within,Make use of informal opportunities This involves supporting employees to take greater responsibility,for their own development and that of their fellow employees by providing resources, methods and technology,For example, this could involve employees creating short video ‘how to’s’ to share particular skills

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/learning-development/learning-development-options-for-small-organisations

What to include in your induction

new employee needs to have: A clear outline of the job/role requirementsPerformance expectations and,new employee from their application process.,Development areas identified need to be addressed during induction to ensure individuals are supported,Making sure your new employee has a variety of activities to get involved will help to keep them engaged,, and can introduce them to a broader range of understanding about your organisation.

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/joining-the-organisation/guide-to-induction/what-to-include

Returning to the workplace

The main guiding principle should be how to safeguard the health and wellbeing of your employees.,Returning To The Workplace Conversation LogDownload The mental health and wellbeing of your employees,It’s important to listen to all concerns raised and understand why your employees feel that way.,Re-induction and training Updating your training materials to include enhanced health and safety measures,and infection control measures will help to ease your employees back to the workplace.

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/returning-to-the-workplace

Guide to Trade Unions

Trade UnionsRepresentative participationReasons for joining a trade union What Trade Unions do Unions train,Representatives provide support and advice and campaign for better conditions and pay.,This means that, as a worker, you can have your say about workplace issues.,You cannot be punished by your employer if you join – or don’t join – a trade union.,careeradvice on your legal employment rightsadvice on finance and problems at work.

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-relations/guide-to-trade-unions

Staff

the coronavirus pandemic, it provides a 1-2-1 enquiry service and free online guidance and toolkits, training,Once you’ve done the hard work of recruitment, make sure your new employee has a well-organised induction,PENSION If you are an employer you have a statutory duty to automatically enrol your employees into a,for your employees.,PAY As an employer you have a number of legal obligations when paying your employees.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/staff-volunteers/staff

Induction in week 1

Day 1 Day 1 should have two main objectives – to orientate your new employee and to get to know them.,be set up or access codes provided, make sure everything is ready for the first dayBook appropriate training,Meet and greet Welcome your new employee, show them where they will be working, sort out any paperwork,They have an important part to play in the process so you might want to try pairing your new employee,Finance Assistant should meet the Finance Director, a support worker should meet the Operations Director

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/joining-the-organisation/guide-to-induction/induction-in-week-1

What employers can do

there are lots of things you can do to help employees and create an open and supportive culture.,a policyEncourage communicationRespond to the symptomsCarry out risk assessmentsTime off workOffer training,contact should be clearly established within an organisation, such as a welfare officer who is fully trained,Provide appropriate training and awareness Managers should be able to respond well to anyone needing,groupsLiaise with the relevant trade union representatives to ensure they are fully trained on the best

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/guide-to-supporting-your-staff-through-the-menopause/what-employers-can-do

Hybrid working

the need for unnecessary online meetings.Introducing regular social opportunities where possible to support,Management training The demands on people managers will and have changed as a result of the pandemic,and managing hybrid teams are very different, so it’s really important that people managers get some training,Performance management If your employees have been working from home for a while, you may already have,This is likely to support recruiting the best people for the role.Ensuring the induction process is suitable

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/future-of-work

Mental health & wellbeing

Providing a safe working environment and tools to do the job, training your staff and giving them time,breach your duty of care if you did not do everything reasonably possible to keep your employee safe,support and inform employees affected by the menopause The Wellbeing of Women Pledge campaign, being,We have created a how to guide on how to support employees through menopause, and included a template,How to support employees through menopauseDownload Template menopause policyDownload Further Links &

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/mental-health-and-wellbeing