Administrative Guidelines for Offices on the Coronavirus disease pandemic
CEB Human Resources Network
Version 6.0
5 August 2021
Administrative Guidelines for Offices on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Version 4.0
This guideline from the HR Network, provides a template that is further adapted by the various organizations in the UN System. FICSA, together with its sister federations, has proactively contacted the HR Network to provide input on the guidelines, and recommends Staff Associations/Unions to do the same at the organization level as the template gets adopted to each organization's specific circumstances.
Administrative guidelines and FAQs on human resources, finance and travel matters due to the COVID-19 outbreak
Contains guidelines both for the UN System from the HR Network and CEB, as well as guidelines for the UN Secretariat that may be adapted to your own organizations
Return to workplace - Guidelines and information resources shared by WHO
FICSA is sharing the return to workplace policies that its members are working on, in order to spread and share best practices, as offices began to consider its strategy to reopen. Policy documents are practical considerations, based on high level guidance from WHO and local authorities.
Listen to COVID-19 impact on International Administrative Law from Think Foley's on Apple Podcasts
Dr Gulati discusses the potential impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on International Administrative Law. Discussing case law from various international administrative tribunals, Rishi sheds light on the key legal issues that international organisations and their employees should take into account when making decisions pertaining to employee rights in times of great stress.
If you would like access to accompanying paper mentioned in this podcast, contact Dr Gulati directly on rishi.gulati@vicbar.com.au
ILO - Covid-19 and the world of work
Covid-19 specific section and its impact on work.
UN HR Portal - Benefits of Flexible Working Arrangements
Flexible working arrangements (FWA) have become part of the modern workplace. Research shows that FWAs bring considerable advantages to organizations, staff and supervisors
Managing work-related psychosocial risks during the COVID-19 pandemic
The purpose of this guide is to provide employers and managers with key elements to consider when assessing psyhcosocial risks and implementing preventive measures to protect the health and
well-being of workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) FRAMEWORK FOR UN PERSONNEL
The safety and well-being of UN personnel are paramount. Accordingly, the Secretary-General has called for the development of a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Framework covering all UN personnel and their eligible dependents, no matter where they are located.
Special Measures for Post Adjustment and Place to Place Survey - ICSC Circular ICSC/CIRC/GEN/05-2020
Refer to this ICSC circular ICSC/CIRC/GEN/05/2020 with special measures to mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic on post adjustment classifications of group II duty stations.
Available support resources for managers and staff members with families during COVID-19
This overview document captures all resources available within the UN Secretariat, and the UN System, for managers and staff members alike.
WFP's platform on travel restrictions
At a time of border closures, travel restrictions and airline cancellations, this linked platform, provides updated country-by-country information on travel related restrictions and airline operations around the world. Based on multiple sources including IATA (International Air Transport Association), International SOS, Foreign Ministry advisories, open-source media and WFP itself, the platform serves as an easily accessible resource providing guidance to travelers, at a time of increasingly restricted travel. The platform is being consistently updated by WFP staff on a daily basis; however, in view of the rapidly evolving situation, the platform serves only as a guidance resource.