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Increase diversity among the staff of the Department of Welfare
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Review skill requirements for Department of Welfare positions to remove obstacles for people of foreign origin. Actions to reach these goals:
- Ensure staff members of foreign origin have the opportunity to attend Icelandic language classes
- Increase the emphasis on hiring staff with language skills that are useful for positions involving direct contact with users
- Increase hiring of people of foreign origin into positions of responsibility and expertise
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
Status: In progress
Status report on January 1, 2023
A variety of Icelandic lessons are available to Department of Welfare staff for free of charge. In the fall of 2022, a class was conducted at 13 municipal functional units. All managers can also request Icelandic courses at their workplaces free of charge to the unit in question, focusing on work-related vocabulary. The Central Human Resources Service handles grant applications for workplaces. The number of those who have been hired is being compiled.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description | |
| July 2022 |
A variety of Icelandic lessons are available to Department of Welfare staff for free of charge. Courses are offered by language schools, with agreements made with Mímir, Multikulti, Tin Can Factory, and RETOR Education. Courses are also available at various municipal workplaces based on skill level. In the fall of 2022, courses will be held at 13 municipal functional units, and anyone can apply to the one that suits them best. All managers can also request Icelandic courses at their workplaces free of charge to the unit in question, focusing on work-related vocabulary. The Central Human Resources Service handles grant applications for workplaces. Human Resources Advisors are very conscious of this measure and regularly discuss all opportunities to hire staff of foreign origin for managerial and specialist positions. The number of those who have been hired is being compiled. |
The actions of the Green Deal are linked to Reykjavík City's policies, which include:
- Reykjavík City Welfare Policy to 2030 (7.3.3-7.3.5)
Reykjavík City departments:
Related actions
A city for people
- 1. For all of us The aim of Reykjavík City is to provide welfare services that promote the well-being of residents and ensure that Reykjavík is for everyone.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True The future vision of Reykjavík City is that through intensive school and recreation, children and adolescents acquire education and experience to realize their dreams and positively impact their environment and society.
- 3. Culture and arts become an integral part of city life The aim of Reykjavík City is to ensure equal opportunities for all residents to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all The aim of Reykjavík City is to encourage most residents to participate regularly in sports, physical exercise, or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health The public health aim of Reykjavík City is to create a health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community that supports safety, equality, active participation, and well-being for everyone in the health city of Reykjavík.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved dialogue with residents Inclusion is the goal of Reykjavík City in human rights and democracy, giving residents the opportunity to work with the City to improve their living conditions and environment.