Learning at Work Week/Extra Mile Awards

On Friday, I spent time in Chelmsford Bus station promoting ‘Learning at Work Week’. My time was spent engaging with drivers and supervisors, as well as encouraging colleagues to sign up with our learning Rep Barry. There are numerous interesting courses which are available via the learning Reps which are free. ‘Learning week’ was a valuable exercise and many staff were positive about the opportunities that are available to them. There was lots of interest relating to First Aid which was great to hear as this skill is good to have in any setting.

Me and Steve who is intending to brush up on his IT skills!

 In Hadleigh Origami was the order of the day

 and a finished result

The Extra Mile Awards

The Extra Mile Awards concept is simple; nominate a colleague in one of the five categories that reflect our values, and tell us in a few words why they have gone ‘the extra mile’. Every nomination will be reviewed by the local management team and each month nominees will receive either a bronze or silver certificate. 

At the end of the first year every silver nomination will be reviewed by local teams and they will award a gold certificate in each category. The gold’s will be reviewed nationally and the best of the best will receive a diamond award, which will be presented at the Excellence Awards. 

Your HR Manager or myself can offer support locally so please get in touch with us if you have any questions. 

I hope everyone in our business feels compelled to nominate someone they work with who has gone ‘the extra mile’. 

Next week I will be in Colchester on Tuesday,Basildon Wed PM,Chelmsford Thursday and on Friday I will be in Basildon AM and Hadleigh PM

Ant

Learning at work week May 16th to 22nd

When is it:

Learning at Work Week takes place from the 16th to 22nd May 2016. I intend to be in Chelmsford central Bus station/canteen on Friday 20th May to help with this initiative. I would encourage everybody to rise to the challenge and choose one opportunity to learn something you have really wanted to do but haven't  had the chance yet.

Learning at Work Week is an annual awareness campaign organised by the 'Campaign for Learning'.   It aims to put the spotlight on the importance and benefits of learning and development. Also, it promotes an inclusive approach and supports the extension of opportunities, to learn, to all employees, especially those who may not currently participate for reasons that may range from personal barriers to just needing that helping hand.

'LAWW' offers an opportunity to learn something different. Organisations take part in the Week and run vibrant campaigns and activities which engage employees and support achieving personal goals.  Many companies use the Week as a catalyst for change providing an opportunity to 're-brand' or refresh learning and development, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to staff development and celebrating learning that takes place all year round. The activities that companies run range from non-work related and interest-led activities through to award ceremonies or business focused sessions. 'LAWW' offers an opportunity to promote and deliver these in a way that is fresh, exciting and engaging.

Why take part:

We have so many opportunities to learn at 'FIRST'. The union provide learning reps who offer great support and facilities and a multitude of courses. Chat to your rep, normally on a Tuesday they stand down to facilitate and aid colleagues; changing attitudes to learning and work.  It offers a more positive and improved perception towards  learning and development both at a business and individual level, offering an increased motivation and a real feel good factor about yourself.

YOU CAN TAKE PART:

You can take part in 'LAWW' as a learner, workplace learning provider, or learning champion.

It’s free to register and access the  on line resources. Just follow this link: 

www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk

Give It a try! If you need any more advice talk to me using the usual correspondence channels or speak to your line manager or union lifelong learning rep.  We will all be more than pleased to help or advise.

Ant