City of Westminster

Westminster Staff Diversity Group

Westminster City Council has a diverse workforce which increasingly reflects the communities we serve. As an excellent authority Westminster is working hard to improve its services to all its staff and residents. Types of training include mentoring, motivational and confidence building and other personal and professional development. Membership is open to any member of staff of the Council or partner organisations regardless of their age, gender, disability, cultural background or religion.   

The WSDG Needs you!

In 2010, the Westminster Staff Diversity Group delivered a successful programme of events for staff, young people and residents. The group will continue to offer it's support during the current climate of unprecidented social reform and reorganisation. Our reduced resources will require innovative and efficient ways of working is an active group which promotes equality and aims to improve the working environment during these difficult times

The WSDG are currently looking to recruit new members to it's Executive Group. Membership will give you access to a range of training and development opportunities in Westminster and across London. The Executive Group are looking for commited individuals who are passionate about promoting equalities and diversity and sharing good practice.  Executive Group meetings take place every 4-6 weeks and we would like your commitment to at least 4 meetings per year.

Our key priorities for 2010/2011:
  • Promoting equality in career progression for all staff
  • Tackling harrassment and bullying

  • Promoting and contributing to successful organisational development

Schedule of Meetings for 2011

Date TimeVenueGroup
23rd June 2011 10.00am-11.00pm City Hall   Executive
30th June 2011 10.00am-11.00am Lisson Grove General
1st September 2011 10.00am-11.00am Lisson Grove General
23rd November 2011 10.00am-4.00pm Greenside Community Centre Annual General Conference
       

WSDG Launches E-Newsletter!

Why not find out more by taking a look at our newsletter in our publications section. 

 

Publications

 



Recent Events:

WSDG will be hosting a range of networking and social event which all members and interested colleagues are invited to attend.

Socio/Political Activism & British Black Music debate

       

Date:                    1st June, 2011

Venue:                 City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QP 

Time:                    6.30pm-9.00pm

This debate focussed on the influence that have artists and their music played in socio/political activism in Britain?

Panel: Marc Wadsworth (former Anti-Racist Alliance national secretary), John Dennis (former Rock Against Racism national organiser), Raymond Stevenson (Urban Concepts), Paradise (57th Dynasty). Chair: Kwaku (BBM/BMC founder). In association with Westminster Staff Diversity Group, and highlighting The Prostate Cancer Charity.

University of Westminster Mentoring Award Ceremony

       

Date:                    7th June, 2011

Venue:                 City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QP 

Time:                    12.00pm-3.00pm

A successful event which celebrated our participation in the UoW Career Development Centre Mentoring Scheme. The scheme was developed in light of the lack of formal universal mentoring opportunities targeted at the professional and personal development needs of all students, regardless of their ethnicity or stage of academic training. 

This year’s scheme saw 12 enthusiastic students paired with mentors who were human resources, legal, I.T, management consultancy, accountancy and local government professionals from the public and private sectors.  The feedback from both mentors and mentees has been very positive; we have heard accounts of students securing work experience and gaining unprecedented access to a range of professionals within some of the UK’s leading businesses.  All mentees valued having an industry contact with which to discuss their career ideas, mentors enjoyed developing their own mentoring skills and mentoring pairs have decided to informally continue their relationships beyond the closing of this year’s scheme. 

Mentors and Mentees both gave accounts of their experience and highlighted how their relationships have made a positively impact. The event was followed by a networking session with other mentors and representatives from other organisations.  As a result of the success of this year’s mentoring scheme, we are planning to expand the scheme next year and will therefore be looking to recruit additional mentors.

Your Life Your Business 

       

Date:                    Various

Venue:                 British Library, 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB 

Time:                    9.45am-12.00pm followed by networking

Rasheed OgunlaruFollowing our successful training session with Rasheed Ogunlaru, we will be arranging a group sessions at the British Library with Rasheed. An inspiring and practical new 2hr workshop hosted by the library's business coach partner, Rasheed Ogunlaru @ British Library Business & IP Centre, London. Ideal for anyone starting or growing a business. You'll gain: clarity, confidence and a plan of action for your life and business.

As I am sure you will agree, these sessions offer great value for money and is a must for anyone looking to explore their career options and gain some insight on how to be successful in your business ventures. We have managed to negotiate a specially reduced rate of £25.00 per person (normally £35.00).   As we will be attending as a group, please do not book your place online, payment will need to be made directly to Rasheed via WCC.  To book your place please email: amsmith2@westminster.gov.uk.

WSDG Annual General Conference 2011

       

Date:                    23rd November, 2011

Venue:                 Greenside Community Centre, 24 Lilestone Street, NW8 

Time:                    10.00am-4.00pm

Admission:         Free but pre-booking is required

This is a free conference about supporting you in the workplace.  Gain practical tips on how to make the best of your skills, retrain and gain knowledge to aim higher.  Leading experts and speakers will inspire and motivate you.  It’s also a great opportunity to network and find out the future direction of the City Council and its partners.  To find out more or to reserve a place please email: amsmith2@westminster.gov.uk.

News in Focus - New website launched by REACH

REACH have launched their new legacy website at www.reachsociety.com. REACH aims to ensure that every Black boy and young Black man becomes aware of the Reach Society, and is able to make a positive connection with one or more of its role models of Black professional men. REACH are looking for for stakeholders and supporters to visit the website and register their interest by using the 'Contact Us' facility to send any type of enquiry by email. Their main task throughout this coming summer will be to raise their profile, share our vision and connect with partners to meet the needs of their target group. They are particularly interested in developing links with schools to offer their services in time for the start of the next academic year. If you think you are able to offer some support or share ideas please visit the REACH website.

Do you need some relaxation?

Have you ever fancied having a relaxing hypnotherapy session? Now may be a good time to find out more about how hypnotherapy can help you. Hypnotherapy is a calming and relaxing therapy that enables people to take control of  their lives and make positive changes.  For example it can aid you with overcoming weight loss, smoking and alcohol concerns, anxiety and stress, obsession and phobias to name a few areas where changes can be made.

Gladys Lamy is a retired convenyancer and trained hypnotherapist and a licentiate of the Hypnotherapy Society (LHS). For an initial free consultation (15mins) or to make an appointment for a full session, please contact  0774 7169 222.  Glady's practice is based in Pimlico, Westminster. For further information visit http://www.lamyhypnotherapy.com/about.html

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