Article Announcement

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 

Senior Review Group  

ST/SGB/2016/9  

Status, basic rights and duties of United Nations staff members   

ST/AI/2016/7

The updates to the HR Handbook as at 11 May 2016 have been posted at https://hr.un.org/handbook/source. Below is a list of the changes for your reference:

ST/SGB/2016/6

The second POLNET staffing exercise is just around the corner!

On 25 July, the second POLNET semi-annual staffing exercise for 2016 will go live. The managed mobility exercise will commence on 25 July and the job openings for the vacancy exercise will be issued on 1 August.

Making time for learning activities is an important part of career development. It is crucial to take a break from your everyday projects and explore new topics and learn new skills. It can help you stay interested and motivated in your current position and guide you on your future career path.

These days there are so many ways to learn without attending in-person workshops in traditional classrooms.  

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:

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.