providing a network of support, advice and consultancy services on all people matters
Liz McQue - Chief Executive
NeWs and Events
May 2013
North West Employers has a long history of evolving to support the changing needs of local government and more recently the wider public sector. We know we need to continue to support the North West public sector to effectively deliver public services through having the talented and skilled workforce which is able to meet the demands brought by budget restraints and the Public Sector Reform Agenda.
With this in mind we have now shaped up our priorities for the next two years:
- Supporting Effective Public Services
- Supporting Organisations building growth through Capacity and Skills
- Sharing Knowledge and Connecting across the Public Sector
This newsletter gives you a taste of some of the work we have, and are, doing to support these priorities but we'd love to hear what you think is needed.
Future Leadership Thinking for Health Integration
Chief Executives from across the North West came together in Manchester last month to pledge their support for the North West to have a powerful voice in the future of health and social care reforms.
Beyond the Shadow
Now that Health and Wellbeing Boards are fully operational it is important they continue to be supported to develop and share their learning to improve the health of the North West. From 1st April 2013 members of the former Transition Alliance Team transferred across to work as part of North West Employers to support system change. Find out more about the focus of our work.
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Pay News Flash
National pay negotiations for local government staff have been progressing over recent months and on 24th April the Employers Side offered council employees a 1 per cent pay increase from 1st April 2013.
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Brilliant Public Sector
We believe that even in challenging times the public sector has the capacity to do brilliant things and leaders at all levels are essential for this. Come along to the most enlightening and challenging series of leadership Masterclasses yet which will give you the opportunity to hear from thought leaders on the latest leadership thinking and share and debate with influential leaders across the public sector.
Take a look at what's on offer and what previous delegates think....
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Coaching Network
Do you have an interest in coaching others or are you looking for a coach?
Our new look Coaching Network site allows an easier, sleeker and more efficient service for matching coaches and clients across the region, providing access to trained and experienced coaches from all North West Employers' member organisations and public sector partners. Find out how we can help you.
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FREE Coaching for Senior Public Sector Leaders
Do you want to be coached by a North West Chief Executive? Click here to find out how to access free coaching from North West Chief Executives currently training to be coaches.
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Member Development Network
The Member Development Network support the learning and development of councillors, share good practice and advice and highlight local and national drivers. Would you like to join us?
Calling all North West Lead Members for Children and Young People Services
Elected members roles are increasingly varied and challenging and the NW member networks support portfolio holders and provide an opportunity to share ideas with colleagues from other councils and get updates on key issues.
Employer Intelligence Sharing
Over the past 18 months North West Employers’ strategy on Employer Intelligence sharing has meant that we have been in a strong position to respond to Authorities’ requests for information over a range of pay and conditions of service issues, allowing authorities to share ideas and solutions, identify common ground and develop an informed and coherent approach to support local discussions with employee representatives.
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Healthy Lives: Healthy People
The changes to the public health system provide real opportunities to make a significant impact on the health of the population. Central to this is ensuring that the public health system continues to have a highly skilled and motivated workforce. Click here to read the Healthy Lives: Healthy People: Public Workforce Strategy
Outplacement/Career Coaching
North West Employers provide a tailored career coaching and outplacement service for organisations who want to offer valuable support to employees who are at risk of redundancy and who need help to move on from their current jobs. The service is provided by highly experienced coaches who have a proven track record in delivering a range of alternative job search training and career coaching options to a variety of organisations. Can we help you?
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News from Around the Region
We want to share your stories so tell us what you're proud of, finding challenging or need support from your North West colleagues on.
Contact Sarah Farley
0161 214 7127
Publications, News and Events Roundup
A Dose of Localism:
The Role of Councils in Public Health
A Nudge in the Right Direction
Higher apprentices 'most employable' young people
Councillors: a changing role in challenging times
The road not taken: new ways of working for district councils
Community Resilience and Climate Change Workshop
An invitation to see and hear first-hand how local partners are delivering projects to strengthen their communities' resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Tuesday 21st May 2013 - 1.30 to 4.30pm - The Gateway, Warrington, WA1 1SR
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