Colleague Council Meeting 3rd Oct 20
Chairperson: Jane Simmons
Minutes Secretary: Liz Bateman
1 Welcome
Jane Simmons welcomed all colleagues to the meeting. She explained the aim of the Colleague Council—issues which are of concern to staff members can be raised and discussed by the group, and then addressed to Personnel Manager, Penny Kacelnik, in the second half of the meeting. Meetings will be held four times a year.
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE
MINUTES 2 Lifting of International call barring
The council asked if it would be possible to have the phone system changed so that international calls can be made.
All phones in Sales & Marketing will be modified in November to allow for international calls. Anyone else who needs to call overseas should contact Asif Din in IT.
3 Recycling of paper
The council enquired if the correct route for raising recycling issues was through John Evans, Office Services Manager.
Penny agreed that this was the correct route. She also added that she would welcome everyone looking at the paper they use and cutting down if possible. Individuals are reminded that they can also make a difference by turning lights and monitors etc. off.
4 Healthy snack options in snack machines
The council requested that a healthy range of snacks be available from the snack machine.
Penny reminded everyone that the canteen offers healthy lunch-time options. She will discuss the contents of the machine with the leasers (租赁方) when the lease comes up for renewal next month. Feedback to be given at Jan meeting.
5 Removal of study grants
The council expressed regret that study grants for non-professional courses were no longer available. People should be encouraged to take language courses, for example, given our growing international market.
Penny explained that Management felt this money could be better used on paying for courses which would lead to professional qualifications, such as Accountancy, Credit Control. She also suggested that in-house language courses could be taught by members of staff.
Next Meeting: Will be January, precise date to be confirmed
Attendees: Louisa Barlow, Gary Brown, Natalie Cole, Orla Doyle, Tariq Ali, Penny Kacelnik (Personnel Officer)
40. The word “
Minutes” is closest in meaning to “________”.
A.unexpected emergencies |
B.the duration of a meeting |
C.written records of a meeting |
D.suggestions from employees |
41. What proposal did the Colleague Council put forward?
A.Holding the Colleague Council Meeting four times a year. |
B.Allowing the employees to make international calls. |
C.Dealing with documents on the computer instead of on paper. |
D.Asking the canteen to provide more healthy lunch options. |
42. What suggestion did Penny Kacelnik give to those who want to take language courses?
A.Shifting to a course leading to professional qualifications. |
B.Applying to the Personnel Office for a special grant. |
C.Turning to a colleague who speaks that language. |
D.Referring to the growing international market. |