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Council News Redeployment support information Human Resources have support sessions available to employees who have been referred to redeployment. The sessions cover a variety of topics including:Basic IT Training Using jobs boards and setting up job alert emails Presentation skills Drop in sessions are also going to be organised giving employees the opportunity to obtain advice and guidance on various matters such as welfare benefits and pensions advice. You can find information about support that is available by visiting our dedicated intranet page. Additionally you can download the latest support information for redeployees flyer which provides further information about support sessions. Contact us Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01922 655673 Back to contents Health and Safety Policy The revised Health and Safety Policy was approved by the Corporate Management Team on 24 October 2013. The law requires us to have a Health and Safety Policy which details an employer‟s duties for health and safety management, as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act. Whilst it is not the intention for every member of staff to receive a copy of the policy, all staff should be made aware of it. The Policy is available to view at http://inside.walsall.gov.uk/council_hs_policy_-_final_nov_13.pdf Staff without internet access can request a copy of the policy from their manager. If you would like further information around this Policy or any other health and safety matter, please contact the Health and Safety Team on 01922 655793 or [email protected]. Back to contents Budget 2014/15: Employee Support Human Resources has developed an employee support page on Inside Walsall for staff whose post is potentially affected by the draft budget proposals. They are also working with Walsall College, Job Centre Plus and other colleagues within the council to design a programme of support that employees who are at risk of redundancy can access. You can read the Budget FAQs, the support options for employees and a link to the budget process page with this link: Budget Employee Support.