By Paul Hills, Vice-Chair, CWC We seem to be in a strange position in work and in life generally at present. The pandemic is still here, but things seem to be easing. The lockdown has been handed over to personal action, but what does that mean in reality? Are we getting back to work “normally” orContinue reading “Where to Now?”
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Creating a conducive workplace for staff wellbeing
By Peter Thatcher, Treasurer, CWCAs more and more organisations are planning for their employees to return to the workplace on a more regular basis, time is likely to be well spent thinking about the work environment that their employees will return to. Much has been written and discussed over the past few months about employeeContinue reading “Creating a conducive workplace for staff wellbeing”
Online seminars and workshops:
Wellbeing topics, reflection, chaplaincy and more… Here is a selection of online events (July – autumn) that we spotted are coming up which may interest supporters and Chaplains alike; covering a range of topics relevant to work, spirituality and more. Ageing and spirituality 3rd July (there is a registration fee to attend)Faced with the norm ofContinue reading “Online seminars and workshops:”
The Past is a Different Country
Today, as November ends and December begins, across the UK the numbers of people affected by COVID19 have been rising dramatically. Even now, we are hoping the recent lockdown may have slowed the spread of the virus. While the emergence of possible vaccines is giving us some cautious reason for optimism, we know that itContinue reading “The Past is a Different Country”
The Place where I work…
It sounds simple enough. The place where I work. My workplace. We used to say this in a matter of fact statement in a conversation, and often it involved a physical description; a description of an organisation, based in a town, a specific industry, business park or office perhaps. Of course, if you’re working inContinue reading “The Place where I work…”
What do we do now?
What do we do now? With the Covid-19 crisis there are plenty of restrictions on what chaplains can and cannot do. What do you do when a lot of people are “home-working”? How do you help those being furloughed or even made redundant? Things have eased up somewhat, but as I write, there is talkContinue reading “What do we do now?”
Thanks to the pandemic women are being adversely affected in many areas of their lives
Jane Thompson looks at the different evidence emerging and how it affects the workforce and asks is the essential nature of caregiving now being realised? You may have read various articles recently documenting how women are being hit hardest during Covid-19. Being female, a working Mother and one who has been juggling homeschooling since FebruaryContinue reading “Thanks to the pandemic women are being adversely affected in many areas of their lives”
CWC Listening service for those needing support
Listening service – email support@cambsworkplacechaplaincy.org.uk Cambridgeshire Workplace Chaplaincy has recognised a need for a listening service – to offer comfort and support for those who are finding life difficult at the moment during the Covid-19 pandemic. The day to day adjustments that many are having to make at the moment due to a stressfulContinue reading “CWC Listening service for those needing support”
CWC holds Celebration of Chaplaincy service at Ely Cathedral
Workplace chaplains and supporters of chaplaincy from across Cambridgeshire gathered at Ely Cathedral recently for a special service celebrating the role of workplace chaplains, which included a special attendance by Mrs Sue Freestone DL. The Bishop of Huntingdon (Bishop Dagmar Winter) led the service which included prayers, thanksgiving and hymns chosen to reflect the diverseContinue reading “CWC holds Celebration of Chaplaincy service at Ely Cathedral”