Race, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Week
A week of virtual events, seminars and interactive discussion forums
The Council will be marking this occasion with a week-long series of virtual events, seminars and interactive discussion forums that will focus on race, intersectionality and several common issues including:
* Providing an overview of what the Council has done over the last 12 months to address inequalities amongst the workforce as outlined in the Annual Workforce report
* The Business Disability Forum will discuss how their advice service can support our line managers
* Our black senior managers will discuss their career journey and challenges and take questions from participants
* Mental health webinars facilitated by Optima on topics, such as, parenting and remote working and reducing anxiety
* Staff support sessions for staff that have experienced racism
* Southwark Stands Together – Solutions focussed conversations to address racism
The overall aim is to provide real experiences and valuable as well as practical information that will make a positive impact on our staff.
Further events will take place beyond EDI week, as we continue to celebrate diversity and inclusion throughout the year, by marking different awareness days.
You can find out more on the Southwark Stands Together website, use the link below and your own electronic device
https://www.southwark.gov.uk/southwark-stands-together-workforce-workstream
'Talk to Us' Promoting the careers of our black managers, Q+A
Thursday 4 March 2021, 1 - 2.30pm
A discussion forum will take place with the Interim Head of HR, Melanie Medley and Derrick Tawiah, Divisional Commercial Manager. This event is the second one to be held following on from the successful first "Talk to Us" webinar that was held as part of Race, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion week.
Melanie and Derrick will share their personal stories in relation to their career history, in and outside of Southwark Council. A question and answer session will take place afterwards.
This event is open to all staff.
Annual Workforce report playback sessions
There will be opportunities to help develop our workforce equality plan, by asking questions and provide feedback on key themes that feed into Southwark Stand Together, so we are encouraging staff to attend and participate.
We do hope that you enjoy the event.
You'll need to join the MS Teams meeting from your computer or mobile
Monday 1st February
Parenting and Remote working webinars
10:30 - 11:30am
There are alternatives dates available in MLS if you can't make this session
Book a place using My Learning Source
Business Disability Forum Advice Service webinar - Managers only
2pm
This event is facilitated by the Business Disability Forum (BDF).
As part of our membership, managers and service leads have access to the BDF's advice line. This session will focus on how the advice line works and what support and guidance they can provide. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
We do hope that you enjoy the event.
Click here for the Teams link, join on your computer or mobile app.You will also need to download Teams app to join.
Tuesday 2nd February
Inclusive connections - maintaining a positive mind-set for the future
12pm
This 60 minute webinar will explore how to maintain motivation and focus on inclusion for all during difficult times. 2020 presented a challenging time for everyone, but this session will help to kick off EDI week with a positive outlook to the future.
In this session we will cover:
* Looking at the current context. Success stories from lockdown
* Building inclusive communities and teams – what can we all do to champion inclusion?
* Top tips on Resilience and Motivation – How do we keep ourselves going?
You will also need to download Teams app to join.
Click here to book a place
Be part of a solution focussed conversation for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff
2pm
The purpose of this important 90-minute meeting is to enable a meaningful ‘outcomes-focused’ conversation about the council’s approach to tackling racism and inequalities in the organisation. It will focus on the consistent concerns raised by around 70 Black, Asian and minority ethnic employees during a series of ‘Listening Circles’ held last year.
Facilitated by David Weaver, a black man, and an independent consultant from DWC Consulting
DWC (our EDI consultant) are handling the registration for these sessions to ensure anonymity as some people might be reluctant to attend a session if they think the registration is being managed internally.This session is now fully booked.
Please fill out this form to reserve your place at a future session
Wednesday 3rd February
Black on Boards Programme Q+A
12:30 to 13:30pm
Black on Board is a governance training programme for organisations investing in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff designed to train and mentor participants onto board positions.
For more information on the programme click here
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 861 7881 4203
Passcode: 844120
If you have not done so already please set up a FREE zoom account with your @southwark.gov.uk email address. Visit www.zoom.us and click sign up in the top corner.
To join by phone, please call 0203 901 7895
Meeting ID: 861 7881 4203
Passcode: 844120Annual Workforce report playback session
3pm
There will be opportunities to help develop our workforce equality plan, by asking questions and provide feedback on key themes that feed into Southwark Stand Together, so we are encouraging staff to attend and participate.
We do hope that you enjoy the event.This session is now fully booked.
Please book a place on one of the other sessions using My Learning Source
Thursday 4th February
Reducing Anxiety
10am
The outbreak of COVID-19 is an acutely stressful situation for many people. Fear and anxiety can be extremely overwhelming, limiting our ability to function during this critical time. This session is open to all staff and will identify practical strategies and techniques to help with managing anxiety.
Book a place using My Learning Source
'Talk to Us' Promoting the careers of our black managers, Q+A
11am
A discussion forum will take place with the Interim Head of HR, Melanie Medley and Derrick Tawiah, Divisional Commercial Manager.Melanie and Derrick will share their personal stories in relation to their career history, in and outside of Southwark Council. A question and answer session will take place afterwards. This event is open to all staff.
We do hope that you enjoy the event
This event is now fully booked.
LGBTQIA+ Awareness
1 to 2pm
February marks LGBT History Month, this 60 minute webinar will explore the history of the LGBT community, and an understanding of the current issues that are faced in 2021.
In this session we will cover:
* Taking a look at LGBT history
* Language, saying the ‘wrong’ thing and having courageous conversations
* The global context, where we are now and where we still need to go
If you don't have access to MLS a Teams link will be available prior to the event. You will also need to download Teams app to join.
Click here to book a place
EMpower event
1-2pm
Southwark Council's EMpower Network aims to raise aspirations of and improve career prospects for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicity (BAME) staff.
EMpower will be facilitating an even with their sponsor, Duncan Whitfield.
Click here for the Teams link, join on your computer or mobile app.You will also need to download Teams app to join.
Be part of a solution focussed conversation for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff
2pm
The purpose of this important 90-minute meeting is to enable a meaningful ‘outcomes-focused’ conversation about the council’s approach to tackling racism and inequalities in the organisation. It will focus on the consistent concerns raised by around 70 Black, Asian and minority ethnic employees during a series of ‘Listening Circles’ held last year.
Facilitated by David Weaver, a black man, and an independent consultant from DWC Consulting
DWC (our EDI consultant) are handling the registration for these sessions to ensure anonymity as some people might be reluctant to attend a session if they think the registration is being managed internally.Please fill out this form to join this session
How to tackle inequality through experimentation
4pm
External Virtual event hosted by apolitical
This one hour workshop will focus on how the public sector can use experimentation to improve equality, diversity and inclusion. This event is for all staff but requires pre-registration.
Pre-register for the event
Bespoke Workshop - Supporting those who have experienced racism
4 to 5pm
There are alternatives dates available in MLS if you can't make this session
Book a place using My Learning Source
Friday 5th February
Intersectionality Webinar by the Business Disability Forum
10am
This event is open to all staff and the main focus of the session will be on race and disability. However, the facilitator will also touch on disability in relation to the other protected characteristics. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the Business Disability Forum.
This meeting will be via MS Teams
Click here to join the meeting