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Category: Key update

  • Christmas 2024 pay arrangements

    Christmas 2024 pay arrangements

    Below are the details regarding pay arrangements for the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025:

    • The December 2024 pay date will be on Friday 20 December 2024.
    • For hourly paid staff this will cover the four weeks from Monday 25 November to Sunday 22 December.
    • January 2025 pay will be paid on Friday 24 January 2025 (one week before the last Friday in the month).
    • For hourly pay staff this will cover the four weeks from Monday 23 December 2024 to Sunday 19 January 2025.
    • February 2025 pay date will be Friday 28 February 2025 and there will be five weeks between the January and February pay dates.

    We’d like to remind colleagues that the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Perkbox are available to help ease any financial pressure during this time.

  • Woodside Library – Update

    Woodside Library – Update

    You may have noticed that we are slightly ‘overdue’ opening Woodside Library. This is due to the complex nature of translocating this historic building.

    BCLM and the contractors want to make sure the library meets the highest possible standards and provides visitors with another unique experience at the Museum, so we now plan to launch the building in early 2025.

    Behind the scenes there has been a huge collecting project, with over 4500 books being donated and catalogued. These will fill the library shelves and provide the catalyst for a dynamic visitor experience in this unique space.

    We look forward to welcoming colleagues and visitors in 2025.

  • CCF Update

    CCF Update

    Following the nomination process, we are pleased to confirm the appointment of Mitchell Robertson as Colleague Consultative Forum (CCF) Representative for the Casual Constituency.
    Current CCF Representatives are;
    Representative
    Constituency
    Lisa Bate
    Elizabeth Peters
    Salaried
    Lisa Edwards
    Visitor Welcome & Admissions
    Lisa Evans
    Enterprise
    Matthew Robinson
    Emily Banks
    Greg Dunn
    Historic Characters
    Dave Ball
    Mitchell Robertson
    Casuals
    Karen Griffiths
    Volunteers
    As a reminder, vacancies still remain in the following constituencies;
    • Cleaning & Recycling x 1
    • Volunteers x 1
    The above vacancies will remain open and should a nomination be received, we will recommence the nomination process.
    If you would like to be considered as a CCF Representative, you will need a colleague from the same constituency as you to propose your nomination and the name of another colleague, again within the same constituency, who seconds the nomination. To put yourself forward, please complete and return a nomination form to the People & Culture team (based at Canalside office) either by hand, deposited in the black post box outside the People & Culture office, or via email to [email protected].
  • CCF Nominations update

    CCF Nominations update

    Following the conclusion of the nomination process for the Casual Constituency, a nomination has been received for Mitchell Robertson.
    As Mitchell is unopposed, in accordance with the constitution and terms of reference, casual constituents are invited to endorse their candidature.
    Casual constituents are therefore asked to email [email protected] by Monday 7 October 2024 if they have any reason to oppose the nomination of Mitchell Robertson for their constituency.
  • Colleague pick up and drop off – update

    Colleague pick up and drop off – update

    Following some feedback about safety on the car park off Tipton Road, please can all colleagues remember that drop offs must be made inside the car park after the barriers. This is particularly important in the morning as deliveries and other vehicles also need to access the Museum by the brown gates.

    Any cars or taxis dropping off must be instructed to do this inside the barriers, and not on the slip road or in the cobbled area by the pedestrian gate.

    The exit barrier will be open before 10am so that any car or taxi dropping off colleagues can safely turn and leave easily. If for any reason the barrier is closed, you are responsible for making sure your chaperone has exited the car park by holding your colleague pass against the black box on the right of the exit barrier.

  • All Colleague Briefings – October 2024

    All Colleague Briefings – October 2024

    As part of our continual programme of ensuring engagement and communication across the Museum’s operational and strategic activity, we will be holding briefings to update all colleagues on the Museum’s progress and the plans for the remainder of 2024, as we head toward our busy winter period.
    These briefings will take place on:
    • Wednesday 16 October (can all office based colleagues aim to attend this session if it is a normal working day)
    • Saturday 19 October
    • Thursday 24 October
    All the briefings will take place in Hall 2 and will commence at 9am, finishing at 9.30am.
    • Many of you will already be scheduled by your line managers to attend one of these sessions. If you have not yet been scheduled, please contact your line manager.
    • All contracted colleagues are mandated to attend these sessions. We would also strongly urge colleagues from both our volunteer and casual community to all attend.
    • You only need to attend one of the briefing sessions.
    Can you please sign up using the following link: All Colleague Briefing.
    If you have any trouble signing up for the briefing because you do not have a BCLM email address, please speak to your line manager who will be able to add your name for you
  • Display Screen Equipment Update

    Display Screen Equipment Update

    We have reviewed our Display Screen Equipment (DSE) procedure and want to inform you of an important update. All DSE users (users identified as those using devices or equipment that have a graphic display screen and includes computer screens, display screens, laptops, touch screens and other similar devices) are now required to complete DSE training via iHasco, followed by a workstation assessment. If applicable to your role you will receive an email and link to complete this.

    Please ensure that you complete the DSE training on iHasco and submit your workstation assessment to [email protected] by 20 September 2024. This will be an annual requirement moving forward to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

    If you have any questions or need support please email [email protected]

  • Wellbeing & Engagement Survey

    Wellbeing & Engagement Survey

    When our Wellbeing Group first started, we conducted an initial survey to gather your insights. Now, we aim to check in and see how we’re doing and where we can improve.

    We invite all colleagues to participate in our Wellbeing & Engagement Survey until Friday 30 August. This survey is a crucial step in understanding your thoughts on the events we’ve organised, our communication methods, and our benefits platform, Perkbox.

    Please take a few minutes to share your feedback.

    If you prefer a paper copy, you can find them in the Guide Hut. Completed surveys can be handed to your line manager or placed in the black box located outside the People & Culture Office in Canalside offices.

    Your input is invaluable in helping us enhance our initiatives and better support your wellbeing.

    Thank you for your participation!

  • Reminder – Wellbeing Resources

    Reminder – Wellbeing Resources

    With the current news cycle and unrest across the country, we recognise that colleagues may be affected. We want to take a moment to remind everyone about the Museum’s wellbeing resources, as well as kindly asking that we all look out for each other as we would at any other time.

    Resources include:

    • A team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to provide support to colleagues who are experiencing poor mental wellbeing or just need someone to talk to. You can find out more about who the Museum’s MHFAs are in this intranet article.
    • The Perkbox benefits portal, which includes a wellness hub with resources including webinars, videos, blogs and music which promotes wellbeing, health and happiness.
    • The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which is a free 24/7 confidential helpline with trained consultants to listen, advise, and support you with any worries. You can access EAP via Perkbox ‘Perks’ on the Perkbox app or by calling 0800 756 0861 and quoting ‘Perkbox’ and ‘Black Country Living Museum. If you would like to have access to Perkbox and/or would like to find more about it, please contact People & Culture by emailing [email protected].
  • Reminder: Car parking – Summer Holidays

    Reminder: Car parking – Summer Holidays

    As we head into a busy Summer season, we’d like to please remind colleagues about being mindful of space when they use the car park.

    Could colleagues please fill up the car park one row at a time, without leaving any gaps. With your kind cooperation we can ensure that when visitors are directed to this car park, we can make the most of remaining space.