
Coronavirus staff updates
Updates for staff in relation to Coronavirus.
Coronavirus staff update - 22 December 2020
This is an update for all staff who were shielding at home during the first lockdown.
Coronavirus staff update - 4 December 2020
Setting up a workspace at home, plus a scam warning.
Coronavirus staff update - 15 October 2020
Update on absence reasons related to Coronavirus.
Coronavirus staff update - 1 October 2020
Staff FAQs have been updated and there's more information on face coverings when sharing a council vehicle.
Coronavirus staff update - 30 September 2020
Face coverings are compulsory when sharing a council vehicle.
Coronavirus staff update - 25 September 2020
Following a sharp increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Swansea, new restrictions have been introduced to reduce the spread of the virus and protect public health.
Coronavirus staff update - 19 August 2020
New rules on booking meeting rooms.
Coronavirus staff update - 17 August 2020
Welsh lessons return this October, and a new site is launched to help care home providers find information.
Coronavirus staff update - 2 July 2020
Update on average pay calculations.
Coronavirus staff update - 25 June 2020 - scam training and precautions reminder
Scam training offer for staff via Skype and a reminder that the very basics of infection control and hygiene precautions still matter.
Coronavirus staff update - 24 June 2020 - precautions reminder
Staff are being reminded that despite the easing of lockdown, the very basics of infection control and hygiene precautions still matter and still must be followed.
Coronavirus staff update - 10 June 2020 - supporting Welsh Gov's Test, Trace, Protect strategy
To support the Welsh Government's Test, Trace, Protect strategy, Swansea Council is working with Swansea Bay University Health Board and Neath Port Talbot Council to provide a Covid-19 testing and contact tracing service for the region which is now up and running.
Coronavirus staff update - 4 June 2020 - continuing to work safely
Reminder about continuing to work safely.
Coronavirus staff updates - 28 May 2020 - staying safe
Update on staying safe.
Coronavirus staff updates - 27 May 2020 - test, trace and protect
Update on the Test, Trace and Protect (TTP) teams and videoconferencing.
Coronavirus staff updates - 20 May 2020 - cloud storage
Being able to store and access data in the cloud is still a priority for us and will increase digital resilience and enhance agile working, especially during this period.
Coronavirus staff FAQs
FAQs on leave, self isolation, working from home and redeployment into essential services.
Employee mental health and wellbeing - Coronavirus
In these times of uncertainty and high anxiety employees and managers are reminded that the stress management and counselling service is available to support the mental health and wellbeing of all employees.
Staff update - 6 May 2020
Update on working from home.
Staff update - 29 April 2020
Update on car park charges and a new staff Facebook group.
Volunteer for a different temporary role
Volunteer quickly and easily for a different temporary role during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 staff fraud alert
During these unprecedented times fraudsters are seeing this as an opportunity to increase their activities and target councils.
Joint letter to staff - 9 April 2020
A joint letter to staff from Phil Roberts, Chief Executive; Rob Stewart, Leader and the Trade Unions UNISON, GMB and Unite.
Social distancing advice for staff
We're working hard to ensure we meet the Welsh Government's new law on social distancing.
Staff update - 6 April 2020
Update on handwashing.
Staff update - 3 April 2020
Update on staff parking permits.
Staff update - 2 April 2020
Update on cyber security and mail.
Staff update - 1 April 2020
Update on praise for council staff.
Staff update - 31 March 2020
Update on car park restrictions being lifted and social distancing in work.
Staff update - 30 March 2020
Update on re-deployment and volunteering.
Staff update - 27 March 2020
Update on cyber attacks and protective equipment.
Staff update - 25 March 2020
Update on Cockett House and a letter to staff.
Staff update - 24 March 2020
Following the UK Government's latest advice we have produced a list of critical workers/functions which are required to provide council services.
Staff update - 23 March 2020
Staff queries email set up, plus a full Service Centre update.