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Ask a FICSA Expert session on Enabling Technology
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- Dr Aditya Jain, Associate Professor and Head of Department, OB/HRM, Nottingham University Business School presented to FICSA Members on the report & readiness plan he prepared - Impact of digitalization and artificial intelligence as causes and enablers of organizational change.
- Maintaining a balance between the challenges and the opportunities presented by digitalization will depend on the proper application of the technology and on how it is managed.
- Only a well-informed staff representative body is prepared to defend the rights of staff and promote their interests during this digital age transformation of our workplaces.
- Access the report, guidelines and recording of the session here!
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FICSA and UNICC Team Up to Secure a Brighter Future of Work for UN Staff
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24 March 2021 was historical as FICSA and United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase collaboration and co-operation for the mutual benefit of all International Civil Servants. "We are convinced that the partnership will be mutually beneficial and a significant step towards our ability to deal with challenges and opportunities as set by the technological changes.", Mino Melpignano, FICSA General Secretary.
The short-term aim and goals of the partnership include: - Demystifying issues surrounding enabling technologies among staff members through high-quality education and training as well as expert-led support for staff representatives, so as to empower them to contribute to ongoing discussions on technology and organizational restructuring on behalf of their constituency;
- Supporting staff members in employing digital tools in sustainable, healthy and proficient ways, in line with the UN Mental Health and Well-being Strategy;
- Fostering a science-based and human-centered approach to the digital transition within the UN, with FICSA serving as a sounding board for UNICC projects and initiatives;
- Identifying feasible solutions to address current inequalities in gaining access to and utilizing enabling technology, including for those that are disadvantaged due to limited access;
- Representing FICSA members at high level meetings with well-prepared FICSA positions
Read the Press Release here.
View the MoU here. |
Visit UNICC's webpage
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Legal Tips of the Month
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"Sick Leave and you as an International Civil Servant" - Your Rights and What You Should Know!, by Edward Flaherty and Anca Apetria.
“If you suffer an illness or injury during the course of your service to your organization, it is critical that you are aware of your rights and how to obtain the full amount of compensation you are entitled to. FICSA Legal Advisors Ed Flaherty and Anca Apetria discuss what you as international civil servants should know regarding sick leave for service-incurred illness or injury within the UN System in our March Legal Tip of the Month.
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Read the full article here
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News & Resources on the FICSA website
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The following new Resources and Communications (see further down) were added to the FICSA website recently:
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Learn more
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Sharing photos from FICSA members
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We are looking to bring together FICSA members online to create our FICSA Family on Facebook! By filling out the form at this link, you will be helping us take our first steps to make this happen.
Upload a photo and answer the question, then check your Facebook later to find your own story on the FICSA Facebook page. This is an amazing way for you to connect with your fellow FICSA members across agencies!
Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/f1FYvBpyhLZ7n3py7
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FICSA Facebook page
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Follow FICSA's Social Media channels:
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Our social media are here to keep you up to date with all things FICSA, plus topics of interest from the different UN agencies - climate change, Covid-19, workplace policies, mental health and much more.
Add us to your feeds and invite your colleagues, using the icons below!
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