Employee news

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It’s okay to talk
How one colleague's idea is helping to bring ANDYSMANCLUB support to the Council.
13 Oct 2026
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29 Sep 2026
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29 Sep 2026
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23 Sep 2026
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17 Sep 2026

September 2026

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Climate Week 2026: what's on for staff
This year's Climate Week has activities running from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September.
17 Sep 2026
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Housing Transformation: revised void standard takes effect and customer service training expands
The Board reviewed progress across repairs, lettings, training and finance.
15 Sep 2026
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Your survey can make a difference beyond the workplace
For every survey submitted, £1 will be donated to charity.
15 Sep 2026
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Transformation through Collaboration – Joint Staff Forum update
Forum included updates from teams working on Emergency Planning & Resilience and Revenues & Benefits.
14 Sep 2026
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Staff networks are available! Find out what they are and how to join
Staff network sessions are running throughout September.
11 Sep 2026
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Spotlight on our teams: Helix Park Grounds Maintenance Team
Chief Executive Kenneth Lawrie visits the Helix Park Grounds Maintenance Team to find out more about their work
2 Sep 2026
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Every response moves us forward
Employee Survey 2026 now open. 🎉
1 Sep 2026

August 2026

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Transformation through Collaboration: August update
Two projects move forward as work continues on the first business cases.
28 Aug 2026
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Employee Survey 2026 is nearly here
This year’s survey opens on Tuesday 1 September.
27 Aug 2026
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Turning feedback into action
📢 Chief Executive Kenneth Lawrie shares an update on the Employee Survey commitments.
17 Aug 2026
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Purchase annual leave scheme now open!
The popular policy allows you to purchase extra days off work.
17 Aug 2026
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Our new Learning Platform is live!
There's a new place to learn, develop and grow.
3 Aug 2026

July 2026

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Learning through experience
Summer intern Christie Anderson reflects on four weeks with Falkirk Council's Housing Service.
31 Jul 2026
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Housing Transformation: early access pilot to begin and void standard updated
The Board reviewed work to reduce the time homes sit empty.
9 Jul 2026
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A new learning platform is coming on 1 August
Olle will be replaced by a more modern system making learning easier to access.
8 Jul 2026

June 2026

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Transformation through Collaboration: June update
Council update, new projects and business case development among latest programme updates.
26 Jun 2026
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Keep your cool: staying safe during hot weather
Helpful tips to help you keep your cool during hot weather
23 Jun 2026
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Increase to mileage rate from July
Increase to mileage rate from 1 July 2026
15 Jun 2026
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Your feedback: six commitments we are focusing on
The Chief Executive highlights the work undertaken since the Employee Survey 2025 results were published.
11 Jun 2026
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Making sensory support more visible for colleagues
Wellbeing Group explores new ways to support colleagues with sensory impairments.
10 Jun 2026