Office of Human Resources - Return to Work - Policy Guidance December 2021
Transitioning our return to the workplace in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Human Resources Policy Guidance for all duty stations (other than UNHQ-NY) - Version 2 – 6 December 2021
COVID-19 FAQ on the Novel Coronavirus vaccines
UN Covid-19 page for UN Personnel, including Fact Sheet on Vaccination for UN Personnel, FAQs and other resources.
Covid-19 Resources page for UN Personnel
A one stop center for the latest updates for UN system personnel, including a section on Vaccination (Topic 2).
Covid-19 Vaccines - Frequently Asked Questions (For UN System Staff)
FAQ from the UN iSeek dated 21.01.21, published courtesy of the HLCM for UN Common System Staff Members.
Operating the UN System Under Crisis Conditions - Insights Paper from FOGGS
This Insights Paper attempts to reflect in a concise and structured way some of the many useful ideas put forward during the early June session and follows on the steps of the Discussion Paper entitled “The United Nations and the COVID-19 Global Emergency” and the Action Plan entitled “The UN System and the World Post COVID-19” that resulted from the previous two sessions respectively. All three papers are part of a series of consultations held and papers produced under the UN2100 (UN to 100) Initiative of FOGGS, which aims to promote innovative and practical ideas towards a modern, more effective, ethical and people-centered United Nations.
The UN System and COVID-19
Read the other two papers here.
The United Nations and the Covid-19 Global Emergency, April 2020
The UN System and the world post Covid-19, May 2020
Admininstrative 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
WHO guidance on return to workplace
WHO's authoritative guidelines for countries and organizations for use in the workplace.
Return to workplace policy draft - IAEA
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.
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.
Return to workplace guidelines - United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG)
FICSA is sharing the return to workplace policies that UN organizations 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.
Return to workplace - Information resources shared by SCBD Montreal
You can find a collection of guidelines, information materials and articles curated by SCBD that may inform you further on this topic.
Return to workplace guidelines - UNAIDS Geneva HQ
Safely back to UNAIDS Headquarters - Framework for Phase 1
Return to workplace guidelines - UNHCR Geneva HQ
An interactive guide to prepare offices as part of COVID-19 response
ICSC information on Danger Pay - COVID 19
Information letter from Mr. Larbi Djacta, ICSC Chairman, on Danger Pay related to COVID 19
UN WebTV broadcasts of videos on COVID-19
Including statements from UN Secretary General, WHO Director General and other Executive Heads and senior officials in the UN System.
UN Secretary General letter to all Staff
UN Secretary General's open letter to all staff dated 17 April 2020.
UN HR Return to the duty station and/or workplace in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Return to the duty station and/or workplace in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Human Resources Policy Guidance for all duty stations other than New York Headquarters where alternate working arrangements were implemented
Version 1 – 23 September 2020
Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT)
The Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT) systematically collects information on several different common policy responses that governments have taken to respond to the pandemic on 17 indicators such as school closures and travel restrictions. It now has data from more than 180 countries. The data is also used to inform a ‘Lockdown rollback checklist’ which looks at how closely countries meet four of the six World Health Organisation recommendations for relaxing ‘lockdown’.
WHO official page on COVID-19
Refer to this site for authoritative information on COVID-19, including public advice, country and technical guidance, frequently asked questions, situation reports, and more.
UN official page on COVID-19
The official UN page on COVID-19 response, including a section dedicated to UN personnel.
Information from the UN System
Obtain a high-level overview of how the various entities in the UN System are mobilizing on COVID-19, with links to the various UN offices, field missions, agencies, funds and programmes.
Comm 26/22 - Covid 19 Vaccination requirements
Government actions related to COVID-19 (quarantines, social distancing requirements and lockdown measures) and measures to ensure that citizens are vaccinated against COVID-19 have directly and indirectly impacted the lives of international civil servants. In particular, staff members have been impacted by new rules and practices implemented by their employers to address COVID-19 and align practices with their host governments.
Comm 39/20 - 1st May – Labour Day and New FICSA Social media
Watch FICSA President's statement on Labour Day, and the new normal in our working conditions after COVID-19.
Comm 38/20 - NewSpecial Magazine
The latest issue of NewSpecial Magazine features articles and interviews on staying at home, virtues of turning virtual, and several other opinions and articles on COVID-19.
Comm 37/20 - Survey on Staff Arrangements
This important survey includes a question on staff representation in crisis management. The deadline has been extended to 28 of May, and we encourage you to respond!
Comm 25/20 - FICSA letter to Executive Heads
Read FICSA's letter to Executive Heads on COVID-19
Comm 24/20 - COVID-19, working from home, staying healthy and motivated
Read General Secretary Evelyn Cortum's letter to members on how to stay healthy and motivated while working from home
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.
