Post on 16-Apr-2017
transcript
Chair The Muslim Network
Our objectives
A Persian, Arab and Roman were travelling through a desert and happened to chance upon one another and decided to share water and company. After some time they ran out of water and struggled along in the scorching desert heat. As they staggered along, they noticed the golden glint of a coin partially submerged in the desert. Their joy was beyond bounds when they dug it out and it gave them energy to struggle on to the nearest dwelling. After some time they came upon a tradesmen selling fruit, and on approaching him, they discussed what to purchase. The Persian said, “Angur!” The Arab exclaimed “ ‘Inab!” The Roman shouted out, “No, no – Grapes!” The stall owner smiled and reached down to collect a large bowl of a single fruit which satisfied them all. In fact, they had all been asking for grapes, just in language foreign to one another. [Adapted from a story by Rumi]
Cultural dissonance?
Diverse expression Unified purpose
Universal values
Our objectives Understand the needs of staff related to Islam
Raise awareness amongst the workforce
Support public health policy & objectives
1 2 3
Understanding 1. Reflect 2. Guide 3. Responsibility
Understand the needs of staff related to Islam
Objective Activities Outputs Multi-faith facilities are accessible at all sites
Liaise with HR & Site Leads to map out current facilities
Directory of multi-faith facilities available to all staff
Establish Network representation across national footprint
Identify and communicate with site leads nationally
Recruit Network site leads to facilitate staff representation
Ensure staff are aware about the Network
Work with HR to raise awareness through staff induction, diversity training & prominence on intranet
Provide accessible members sign-up process and signposting through HR touchpoints.
Understand workforce representation by faith
Analyse Diversity dashboard faith category
Commentary on Diversity dashboard by faith characteristic
Establish channels for communicating Network feedback to senior Management
Ensure Network representation at the Diversity & Talent board. Regular meetings with Exec lead.
Summary reports from D & T Board and Exec meetings for members
Understand staff needs and assess Network impact
Collaborate on designing Staff survey with other diversity leads
Diversity survey published to all staff for consultation & benchmarking purposes
Provide regular opportunities for members to meet
Establish calendar of meetings and yearplan
Publish terms of reference and minutes of meetings
Managers Employees Public
Raise awareness
Raise awareness and engagement amongst the staff community Objective Activities Outputs
Establish forum for discussing Islam and the Muslim community within the workplace
Organise events with thought leaders, Civil service and external specialists
- Lunch and learn sessions delivered nationally - Prepare and deliver training sessions on Ramadan and Hajj
Utilise available communications channels to raise awareness of Network activities and notices
Identify and set up channels in liaison with HR and Communications
Post updates on approved digital channels (e.g. Yammer, Weekly newsletter)
Develop policies which recognise faith and practise within the workplace
Prepare policy documentation with HR relating to Muslim staff
Policy and guidance for managers and staff
Develop opportunities for members’ career progression
Review shadowing, mentoring & coaching schemes with HR / BAME Network
Feasibility assessment for career progression activities
Identify and model good practise for diversity networks
Develop working relationships with similar organisations across Civil Service and industry to benefit from their experience
- Establish inter-organisational communications to share information about effective staff engagement
Support public policy and objectives externally
Objective Activities Outputs Establish the organisation as a leading Health and wellbeing authority with subject matter expertise on the Islamic faith
- Engage HR, Policy and Communications stakeholders to draft materials for internal and external distribution - Develop relationships with faith leaders and authorities for review and distribution of materials
Publish resources about Health and Wellbeing in relation to the Muslim community for other networks and organisations
Support community engagement activities targeting the Muslim community
Identify corporate activities which require stronger community consultation or engagement
Support communications and stakeholder mapping to improve uptake of organisational campaigns or activities
Collaborate on joint activities with other networks
Develop partnerships with similar organisations across Civil Service and industry sharing resources and expertise
Participate in inter-organisational activities with partner organisations on matters of interest to the Network
Raise awareness of the Muslim Network across Civil Service
Establish contact with HR & Networks in all government departments and ALBs
Promote the Networks activities across Civil Service
Recognise Muslim diversity
How?
How?
Support organisational objectives
Inequalities
Diet
Medicine
Cancer screening
Travel & vaccination
Mental health
Prevalence Diabetes Heart disease
Funerals Post mortem
Family Consanguinity Elderly care Childhood obesity
Religion plays an important part in supporting health promotion
Community engagement Collaborative working opportunities Build capacity of public health system
Thank you
Questions?