Staff stories
Stories, messages and blogs from colleagues across the council.
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- Our Chief Executive's blog
- You're living our values
- Health and wellbeing
- Cyber security
- Colleague stories and blogs
- Share your story
Our Chief Executive's blog
Blogs and videos from our Chief Executive, Alan Russell
Message from Chief Executive, Alan Russell - April 2025
"The work we do in local government isn't about structures or systems, it's about people..." - Alan reflects on recent visits to our Children's Houses to meet the managers and staff who are helping shape, nurture and support the lives of care experienced young people.
Improving Our Workplace Survey results and next steps
Alan shares the key findings from our recent Improving Our Workplace Survey.
Thank you message from Chief Executive Alan Russell
Alan recognises Council teams for their response to Storm Éowyn.
Message from Chief Executive, Alan Russell - January 2025
Alan Russell looks ahead to what promises to be a challenging but exciting 2025 for the council.
Message from Chief Executive, Alan Russell - December 2024
In his final message of 2024, Alan looks back on a significant twelve months and thanks colleagues for your hard work and commitment throughout the year.
You're living our values
Our nominees recognised for being fair, helpful, great collaborators and learning
Living our values helps keep The Promise
Siobhan drives support for Care experienced children and young people.
Our Soft FM team are bursting with helpfulness
Our values in action kept schools open despite burst water pipe.
Caring and values go hand-in-hand
Providing care at home with a personal touch.
A helping hand unlocks new homes
Allana's compassion had a lasting impact on a local property owner and the community.
Dan is rocking our values
Team leader, Cheryl Kelly, recently nominated her colleague Dan Drennan as a great example of bringing our collaboration value to life by organising a live gig for young musicians through our Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP) Gateway service.
Championing fairness nurtures employability
Our Invest—Skills for Employment team have been nominated for living our values following positive feedback for their work to support people with criminal convictions back into employment.
Tommy's inclusive approach supports colleague to thrive
Open-minded leadership helps navigate the challenges of autism in the workplace.
Collaboration unlocks success in Paisley
Fitting-out Paisley Town Hall and Learning and Cultural Hub with our values
Lisa Carrigan's tireless efforts transform a tenant's life
Recognising the human impact of living our values
A passionate ambassador for Renfrewshire, every single day
Bus driver Jim's helpful and caring approach to pupil wellbeing
Fairness, trust and respect
Sarah's key ingredients for a healthy team culture
Empowering communities
Insights from our #YouDecide team
"Fabulous" feedback from colleagues
Recognising staff commitment to supporting unpaid working carers
We can count on Ellen
Helpful, friendly support recognised by colleagues
Values led approach to supporting young people
Living our values leads to success for Project SEARCH team and supported interns
Values at the heart of cancer support
Louise and Charlotte recognised for their help and care
Collaboration key to our digital experience ambition
HR&OD, Procurement and DXP teams add value with combined expertise
Achieving more with kindness and understanding
Susan Allan explains how being fair at work makes all the difference
Crew talents not wasted!
Alan Connelly's quick thinking team save the day
Serving up smiles and support at The Atrium
Café team praised for their positive approach
Values recognition for Ukrainian refugee welcome team
Our housing support staff embody our values in action
Health and wellbeing
Colleagues share their stories and advice.
Talking helped me take back control—Martin's wellbeing story
Talking about Coeliac disease, finding support and raising awareness.
I'm a mental health first aider
Meet Lesley Rodgers, a mental health first aider who works as a waste adviser within our Environment, Housing and Infrastructure service.
Hazel's story
Hazel*, who works in our Chief Executive's service, tells us how talking about mental health at work set her on the road to recovery.
Kevin's story
Kevin Milliken, procurement advisor, tells us how opening up and talking helped him take control of his mental health.
Catherine's story
Catherine O'Regan, content designer, shares her wellbeing story
Moya's story
Moya Garner, team leader, tells us why she became a mental health first aider.
Cyber security
Learn from your colleagues and stay safe online
Introducing our new security and compliance manager, Cathie Fraser
Meet Cathie and read her 5 golden rules for staying safe online.
Colleague stories and blogs
Read more about some of the great work and achievements of your colleagues
Working with foster carers is a privilege
Aileen Byrne shares her experience of working with foster carers in Renfrewshire.
Celebrating our colleagues on World Social Work Day
Hear from one of our social workers Eirinn Cassidy about her role and what inspired her career choice.
Walking 500 miles, and 500 more
Proud mum Joan talks about her son Craig's epic Euros charity fundraising adventure.
Paying tribute to our Armed Forces
Gareth Richards shares his moving experience in Normandy for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings.
Invaluable carers support is a 'weight off my mind'
Ellen Pyra shares her experience as a working carer and calls for colleagues to access the supports available
Amy helps foster carers every step of the way
From finding out if fostering is for you, to supporting foster carers through their placements, Amy and the fostering team are always here to help.
Delivering for the community in all weather
Hot meals for local people come rain, hail or shine.
Council work experience review: Charlotte's web of possibilities
Senior pupil, and aspiring media student, Charlotte Smith, from Johnstone High School, tells us how her recent work experience with our communications team has inspired her hopes for the future.
How Val is helping her team to #KeepThePromise
Empowering care experienced young people through creative local events.
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