2017 will mark the second year of the implementation of the new staff selection and managed mobility system for the Political, Peace and Humanitarian Network (POLNET). It will also be the first year of implementation for the Information and Telecommunications Technology Network (ITECNET).
When will it come into effect?
The updates to the HR Handbook as at 15 September 2016 have been posted at https://hr.un.org/handbook/source. Below is a list of the changes for your reference:
ST/SGB/2016/10
ST/SGB/2016/9
Status, basic rights and duties of United Nations staff members
ST/AI/2016/7
Effective performance management is a key process for managing the talent in our Organization and the effective delivery of our mandates.
It is important that managers lead by example in encouraging a meaningful and timely performance conversation with between managers and staff. End of cycle discussions are a great opportunity to reflect on and acknowledge the work that was done, as well as to look ahead to the new cycle. For staff members, the self-evaluation is an opportunity to highlight work-related achievements and any development activities that were completed.
The updates to the HR Handbook as at 26 July 2016 have been posted at https://hr.un.org/handbook/source. Below is a list of the changes for your reference:
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ST/SGB/2016/1 |
For over a decade, the United Nations Secretariat has been offering different options for Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) as part of its efforts to support better work life balance for staff. With advances in technology and more familiarity with the four different flexible working options available, the number of staff taking advantage of flexible working arrangements in 2015 rose by 30% as compared to 2014.
