Toggle menu

Archived 'Join us' Staff Training and Events 2025

January 

DATE, TIME AND SIGNUPTRAINING and EVENTS

Wednesday 22 January 2025

 

9.30am - 12.30pm

MS Teams

Sign Up

Autism Awareness Workshop

Autism is a complex and challenging condition for many individuals and their families. This 3-hour interactive virtual workshop delivered by Signs4Life will provide you with an understanding of what autism is, language/Communication Stereotypes and other behavioural social interaction learning

Thursday 23 January 2025

2pm - 3.30pm

MS Teams

Sign Up

New Year, New Start: Get Active at Work

Are you feeling sluggish and need to get your oomph back? Then why not come along to a fun and interactive session on MS Teams delivered by our colleagues from the NHS GG&C Employment & Health Team. We will look at how our work environments contribute to sedentary behaviour, and discuss some easy to implement solutions for being more active during our work days such as 'exercise snacking'. We will also take you through some simple keep fit and stretching activities!

Thursday 23 January

Room 2.24, City Chambers East Building at 40 John Street

various slots

email to book

Seated Acupressure Massage Sessions

Take time out of your busy day for you and your wellbeing and book a 15-minute seated acupressure massage with Grace Taylor from Incorporate Massage. Cost £15 - payment to Grace on arrival.

Booking conditions apply - This health and wellbeing service is very popular with staff and places fill up quickly. Please provide 24 hours if you need to cancel otherwise you may be charged for missed appointments. 

Location and access - Massages will be carried out in the private Wellbeing Room 2.24, City Chambers East Building at 40 John Street. If you do not have access to the building, please report to the reception at 40 John Street - where you will be issued with a temporary building pass for this session. Please make sure that you return your pass to reception, before you leave the building, so it can be used by the next visitor.

Massage format - The massage uses Swedish Massage Techniques, Incorporating the head, neck, shoulders, back, hands and arms, to help reduce stress. It is fully clothed with no oils used. Various 15 minute time slots are availble from 10am onwards

To book - email to book and title it "GCC Massages". Please provide your name and both the date and time slot you are interested in. 

30 January 2025

11am - 12pm

Online Sign Up

*Requires an ENEI account, free for GCC staff and simple to set up.

Last chance to sign up! Open to All: Safe Spaces, Preventing Harassment Webinar

Harassment has no place at work. Delivered by ENEI, in partnership with the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), this session will cover legal definitions, employer responsibilities, prevention strategies, and fostering a save, inclusive culture. Aimed at all staff, the webinar will help you to:

  • Understand the legal definition of harassment and our responsibilities to prevent this at work
  • Learn practical strategies to prevent harassment and create a safe and inclusive environment for all
  • Develop skills to confidently address and respond to incidents of harassment, including harassment by third parties
  • Understand how to prevent harassment in customer-facing environments.

 

 

February 

DATE, TIME AND SIGNUPTRAINING and EVENTS

Tuesday 4 February

10:00 am to 10.45am 

register here 

 

Having the Mental Health Conversation - Bitesize Webinar 

Around one in four of us will experience a mental health problem at some point in our lives, yet people are still afraid to talk about it. Talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone. It can reduce stigma and help people feel comfortable to seek help when they need it. That's why, in the run up to this years' Time to Talk Day on 6 February, we are joining forces with the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) who will be delivering this bite sized session to help equip us with the skills to have mental health conversations in the workplace. This session is for anyone with an interest on this subject.

The session will:

  • explore the definition of mental health and wellbeing, and how this shapes initiating a supportive conversation
  • provide practical advice and guidance on how to facilitate a helpful conversation, including the use of positive and supportive language.
  • discuss tools that can be used to help facilitate an effective conversation about mental health.

4 February 2025

10am - 12pm

MS Teams

Sign Up

Making the Most of Your Money

Learn how to make the most of your money through the use of simple budgeting techniques, finding out how the credit scoring system works, understanding debt, borrowing and 'buy now, pay later' schemes.

Delivered by Glasgow Credit Union, in partnership with NHS GGC Employment & Health Team, this online session aims to support staff with their financial wellbeing.

6 February

12noon - 1pm

MS Teams: Register Here

Time to Talk: Getting Comfortable Talking About Mental Health

Join the conversation on Getting Comfortable Talking About Mental Health. This webinar highlights how conversations can break down barriers to people seeking help.

6 February 2025

11am - 12pm

Online Sign Up

*Requires an ENEI account, free for GCC staff and simple to set up.

Race Equality in Action: Empowering Change, One Step at a Time

This Race Equality Week (3-9 Feb), ENEI invite all staff to attend this live online event where they will be:

  • Discussing how to move beyond awareness by implementing practical steps for racial equality
  • Discovering how leaders and employees can champion racial equity, creating a united front where every team member feels responsible for upholding inclusion and diversity.
  • Learning to set actionable, measurable goals and track progress to ensure that every action contributes to long-term impactful change toward racial equality.

12 February 2025

10am - 12.30pm

MS Teams

Sign Up

Disability Awareness Training for Employees

Join us for this informative online session with Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) which will provide you with a broad understanding of disability equality issues in the workplace. Develop key knowledge and build confidence in implementing best practice in your workplace engagement with disabled people who are service users

12 February 2025

10am to 4pm

Click here to register on the Public Health Scotland portal.

Please note that the MS Teams link to join will be sent to you separately following registration in advance of the session.

Mentally Healthy Workplaces Line Manager Training

A supportive manager can be crucial in supporting wellbeing, spotting early signs of distress, and initiating early intervention.

This course has been designed by Public Health Scotland to:

  • Identify the key factors that contribute to a mentally healthy workplace
  • Give managers a broad understanding of mental health in the workplace
  • Ensure managers are aware of their responsibilities in relation to health and wellbeing.
  • Improve managers skills and confidence in dealing with mental health in the workplace.

13 February 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 

The Online Sign Up requires an ENEI account, free for GCC staff and simple to set up.

LGBT+ History Month: Activism and Social Change 

ENEI invite all staff to attend this live online event where they will be exploring the history of LGBT+ activism and its ongoing impact on social change, inspiring progress in our workplaces and communities. 

19 February

11am - 12noon

Zoom: Register Here

Inclusive Leadership: Creating a Culture of Belonging

Join us for an interview with ENEI CEO Sandi Wassmer as she shares insights on building and leading an inclusive, thriving workplace culture.

19 February 2025

1.30pm - 4.30pm

MS Teams Sign Up

Menopause Awareness for Managers

Delivered in partnership with City of Glasgow College, this training will cover the impact of menopause in personal, social, and work situations and look at solution focused questioning within the GROW Model to support team members going through the menopause.

20 February 2025

10am - 10.45am

MS Teams Sign Up

Cancer and the Workplace Webinar

Join PAM Wellness in this short bite-size webinar which will explore the potential emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on an individual as well as those around them. Find out how you can support an employee who has been given a cancer diagnosis, as well as family/carers of those affected by cancer and the wider team.

25 February 2025

10am - 12.30pm

MS Teams Sign Up

Disability Awareness Training for Managers

This training, delivered in partnership with Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) will enable recruiting managers to be confident implementing best practices in the recruitment and support of disabled employees. The session will cover how best to promote opportunities to disabled people, how to discuss an individual's support needs, and reasonable adjustments.

26 February 2025

Bookable 15 min slots available throughout the day from 10am to 2.30pm

Limited spaces fill up fast on first come, first serve basis so email Grace now to Sign Up

Seated Acupressure Massage - Incorporate Massage Sessions

Discover the wellbeing benefits that can be gained from taking time out of your busy day to relax with a 15 minute (fully clothed) seated acupressure massage. The massage uses Swedish Massage Techniques and includes head, neck, shoulders, back, hands and arms, to help reduce stress.

  • Booked sessions take place, with Grace Taylor from Incorporate Massage, in the privacy of our City Chambers Wellbeing Room at 2.24 East Building - John Street.
  • Your session costs *£16 for 15 minutes - please pay Grace on the day.
  • 8 available morning slots - every 15 minutes from 10am to 12noon
  • 8 available afternoon slots - every 15 minutes from 12.30 to 2.30pm
  • Booking conditions apply and 24 hrs notice required for cancellations (or you may still be charged).
  • Use Sign Up to book your 15 minute slot with subject GCC Massages and your name, date and preferred 15 minute time slot. 

*2025 price - increased from £15 to £16 for 15 minutes

 

 

March 

DATE, TIME AND SIGNUPTRAINING and EVENTS

Monday 3 March

2 - 3pm

Online Sign Up

Saving Energy at Home

Many people are worried about the rising cost of energy or perhaps the urgent problem of climate change. Home Energy Scotland (HES) is funded by the Scottish Government, providing free, impartial advice and support. Join this one-hour webinar, hosted by GGC NHS, to find out how to save energy and reduce fuel bills, enabling you to save money whilst doing your bit for the planet.

Wednesday 5 March

2pm - 4.30pm

Online Sign Up

Disability Awareness Training for Managers

This training will enable recruiting managers to be confident implementing best practices in the recruitment and support of disabled employees. The session will cover how best to promote opportunities to disabled people, how to discuss an individual's support needs, and reasonable adjustments.

Wednesday 5 March

10am - 12pm

MS Teams

Sign Up

Supporting employees with long term health conditions

Raising awareness of long-term health conditions (LTC's) and the impact of these in the workplace. Improve your knowledge and understanding of both legislation and best practice in supporting employees with LTC's and the risks of not managing the process correctly. Delivered by the Health Improvement team, NHS GGC and suitable for line managers.

Thursday 6 March and Thursday 13 March

9.30am-12.30pm

MS Teams Sign Up

Women's Confidence

Delivered over two half-day sessions, this course will give you the opportunity to put 'you' at the top of the agenda to think about how life and work is at the moment. Learn how to make the most of your mind, control your thoughts and find focus. Start to understand the power dynamics in your relationships at work.

You are required to attend both sessions to complete the course.

Tuesday 11 March

 7pm - 8pm on Zoom

Register Here

Or to access a recording afterwards, as well as related resources & recordings of past events Click Here

(allowing time for the event to be uploaded onto site)

Endometriosis Explained

Throughout Endometriosis Action Month, Endometriosis UK will be running free webinars aimed at those with endometriosis and those looking to further their knowledge and support others.

This session will discuss what Endometriosis is, its symptoms, treatment and management, and how it is diagnosed.

Wednesday 12 March 

1pm - 2pm on Zoom

Register Here

Or to access a recording afterwards, as well as related resources & recordings of past events Click Here

(allowing time for the event to be uploaded onto site)

 

Endometriosis and work: Breaking Barriers, Building Support

Join this session with Endometriosis UK who have invited a panel of industry experts to discuss how we can break down the barriers and build support in the workplace for employees with endometriosis.

Wednesday 12 March

1.30 - 4.30 pm

MS Teams Sign Up

Working and Managing in a Diverse Environment

In partnership with City of Glasgow College we have developed this course which will cover what do equality, diversity and inclusion mean, summary of rationale and benefits of ED&I, discuss challenges and barriers, identify solutions and support .You will have the opportunity to explore this subject through a mix of training materials and guided discussions and exercises.

Tuesday 18 March

10-11am

MS Teams Sign Up

Financial Wellbeing Workshop - Credit and Debt

In the run up to Debt Awareness Week this year, we are hosting this 1-hour webinar in partnership with Money Advice Scotland who will discuss the main factors to think about when borrowing money, and where people can get help if they are struggling with repayments. This session is suitable for anyone with an interest.

Tuesday 18 March

10.30am - 11.30am

Register Now

11.45am - 12.45pm

Register Now

Room B20, 40 John Street, G2 1DU

*** In-person *** Prostate Cancer Awareness Toolbox Workshops

March is also Prostate Cancer Awareness Month so we are teaming up with Prostate Scotland to raise awareness of the risks, possible symptoms, testing options, resources and support available.

Attendees will receive a free copy of theProstate Scotland Workplace Toolkit- packed full of advice, guidance and promotional materials you can share in and around your workplaces.

 

Tuesday 18 March

10 - 11.30am

Zoom Sign Up

 

 

Or to access a recording of this event afterwards, as well as related resources & recordings of previous online women's health events

Click Here

(allowing time for the event to be uploaded onto site)

Conversation Café toolkit for women's health - information and support session

This session provides information on the ALLIANCE Conversation Café toolkit and advice on how to use it. The session is for anyone considering using the toolkit to host a Conversation Café, facilitators who have already used it but are looking for tips and support. And for those who are generally interested in promoting positive discussion spaces on women's health.

Tuesday 18 March

2 - 3pm

MS Teams Sign Up

Supporting Mental Health: Breathing Space Webinar/Q&A

Find out about mental health services provided by NHS 24, including Breathing Space. Learn more about the 'You Matter, We Care campaign - for better mental health in Scotland and find out about other resources and support available.

Thursday 20 March

10 - 10.30am

Online Sign Up

Emotional Regulation for Managers - PAM Wellness

The aim of this workshop is to educate managers about how personality types impact emotional regulation in the workplace. The workshop will show how different personalities respond to stressful/demanding situations and will explore approaches managers should use to match the personality type and to facilitate employees managing their emotions and working more productively.

Thursday 20 March

11am - 12pm

Online Sign Up

*Requires an ENEI account, which is free and simple to set up. Click to Sign Up and follow instructions.

Or to access a recording of this event afterwards, as well as related resources & recordings of past events Click Here  

*Requires an ENEI account, which is free and simple to set up. Click to Sign Up and follow instructions.

Open to All: thinking Differently - Neurodiversity and Work

Understanding neurodiversity is key to creating an inclusive workplace. ENEI are running this panel event featuring guest speakers who will share their insights and practical strategies to support neurodivergent employees.

25 March 2025

Bookable 15 min slots available throughout the day from 10am to 2.30pm

Limited spaces fill up fast on first come, first serve basis so email Grace now to Sign Up

Seated Acupressure Massage - Incorporate Massage Sessions (cost involved)

Discover the wellbeing benefits that can be gained from taking time out of your busy day to relax with a 15 minute (fully clothed) seated acupressure massage. The massage uses Swedish Massage Techniques and includes head, neck, shoulders, back, hands and arms, to help reduce stress.

  • Booked sessions take place, with Grace Taylor from Incorporate Massage, in the privacy of our City Chambers Wellbeing Room at 2.24 East Building - John Street.
  • Your session costs £16 for 15 minutes - please pay Grace on the day.
  • 8 available morning slots - every 15 minutes from 10am to 12noon
  • 8 available afternoon slots - every 15 minutes from 12.30 to 2.30pm
  • Booking conditions apply and 24 hrs notice required for cancellations (or you may still be charged).
  • Use Sign Up to book your 15 minute slot with subject GCC Massages and your name, date and preferred 15 minute time slot. 

Thursday 27 March

10 - 11am

MS Teams Sign Up

Cancer Research UK - Workplace webinar

Find out how to make choices that could reduce your risk of cancer and increase your chances of detecting it early. The session will cover cancer screening programmes available in Scotland, and healthy lifestyle information and advice.

Friday 28 March 2025

12 - 1pm

MS Teams Sign Up

Prostate Cancer Awareness Toolbox Workshop

Delivered in partnership with Prostate Scotland this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness of the risks, possible symptoms, testing options, resources and support available.

Attendees will receive a free copy of theProstate Scotland Workplace Toolkit- packed full of advice, guidance and materials you can share in and around your workplaces.

 

 

Last modified on 29 April 2025

Share this page

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by email