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10 Jun 2019: The HR Forms page has been updated to make it easier to find HR-related forms. Forms are now arranged alphabetically by name within eight categories corresponding to different stages of employment, as follows: 1. Recruitment and Employment 2.

18 Oct 2023: Organisational Development (OD) is not always well understood. Although many grasp what it is intuitively, it can be hard to articulate. In essence, it is an area of practice in which a range of tools and techniques are used to improve an

4 Dec 2017: Please note that telephone lines within the HR division have been disrupted over the last few days. Although the problem appears to be resolved, please try again if you have encountered difficulties in contacting us.

29 Sep 2014: Reimbursement of Relocation Expenses Scheme About the form The scheme provides financial assistance (up to £8,000) with relocation costs for moves within the UK and from overseas. The scheme is open to all newly appointed and centrally funded staff

15 Jun 2022: Staff and managers can find questions and answers about the Exceptional Covid Payment on the HR webpages.

12 May 2021: The HR Reward Team have today launched the SmartHub, a new employee benefits portal on the CAMbens Employee Discounts site. On the SmartHub, you can now find information about CAMbens, the employee benefits package available to University staff.

15 Mar 2017: Behavioural attributes (or behavioural competencies) are a way of describing a range of individual characteristics that can be measured and can be shown to differentiate effective and ineffective performance. A job role will usually require the

18 Oct 2023: od_2.jpg The role of the Organisational Development (OD) team Our overarching objective is to ensure that the University of Cambridge is a great place to work. We work to connect all parts of the organisation and support positive cultural change to

22 Sep 2022: 1. Policy Statement 1.1 This Policy sets out the University’s position on engaging its workforce. It has been developed in recognition of the diversity of activity undertaken at the University. 1.2 The University uses a range of contractual

19 May 2015: The University of Cambridge aims to provide adoption benefits which comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law on adoption rights and are in excess of these statutory requirements. This policy aims to inform employees of their contractual

10 May 2019: The October 2019 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers is now open.

1 Jul 2014: The safe arrival of Anna’s baby girl last week was great news and congratulations go to Anna and her growing family!

15 May 2019: Real Living Wage Following a formal application to the Living Wage Foundation, the University of Cambridge has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This ensures that wages for University staff and those of contractors who regularly work on

29 Mar 2017: The University is committed to the development of its employees. Secondments are a valuable tool for individual career development and for developing the skills of an organisation. A 'secondment' is the temporary move or ‘loan' of an employee

13 Oct 2016: Professorial Pay Review 2016 Applications have been invited for the award of professorial contribution increments with effect from 1 October 2016.

13 May 2014: HR and Payroll Reporting for Departments The HR Business Systems and Analytics Team of the Human Resources Division provides relevant and timely HR and Payroll information that supports the operational requirements of departments. When providing

26 Oct 2022: Overview of next steps for implementation The Cambridge Casual Worker System (CCWS) will be available for all Institutions to access from Monday 14 November 2022, subject to final confirmation on Thursday 10 November. This is the system which the

12 Aug 2020: About this template We recognise that COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the HEI sector and many research and teaching staff will have faced difficulties in carrying out their usual duties. We welcome a voluntary statement detailing the impact

6 Jun 2014: With excellent benefits, extensive learning opportunities, and a stimulating and attractive environment the University of Cambridge is a great place to work. The University offers employees a wide range of competitive benefits (including

1 Dec 2022: A review of the University’s Retirement Policy had been scheduled to take place during 2019/20, but this work was postponed due to the Covid 19 pandemic. On 20 October 2022, the Human Resources Committee agreed that the review should now take place

22 Sep 2022: These guidelines are designed to provide advice on the contractual arrangements that are available when appointing individuals. It describes the contractual arrangements available for use by the University’s institutions. It covers employment

2 Jul 2021: The inaugural University of Cambridge Apprenticeship Awards were held on 23 June and celebrated the success of those who have achieved their apprenticeships, recognising those apprentices who have made a real difference to their workplace and used

1 Jul 2024: Staff and Students Relationship Policy Introduction by Professor Kamal Munir, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for University Community and Engagement Dear colleagues, This new policy significantly strengthens the University’s stance on personal relationships

3 Feb 2023: Introducing myHR Andi Hudson, Director of HR, is pleased to announce that the University's new HR and payroll system will be called myHR and will launch in the summer of 2024. myHR is being introduced as part of the University’s HR Transformation

7 Feb 2019: The University has published its 2018 Gender Pay Gap Report. This is the second mandatory gender pay gap report that the University has published in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017. The

5 Sep 2017: The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has confirmed that implementation of the pay settlement effective from 1 August 2017 may proceed.

29 Mar 2017: 1.Context 1.1.The University of Cambridge is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of all employees. This policy and the associated guidance aim to promote supportive and effective management of absence due to ill-health (commonly known as

7 Jun 2023: The latest round of the University’s Career Support Fund is now open for applications until 14 July 2023. ... Bulletin ID:. 137. Bulletin Summary:. Details about the latest round fo the Career Support Fund.

23 Jan 2017: Please click here to view the HR Bulletin for Michaelmas 2016. If you wish to be added to the distribution list then please email danielle.attridge@admin.cam.ac.uk. The next HR Bulletin will be available in the Lent Term.

16 Aug 2019: Search site. Human Resources. Returning Carers Scheme Round 14. Bulletin Date:. Monday, 19 August, 2019. Action:. Information Only. Audience:. All staff. Author:. Bulletin ID:. 80. Bulletin Summary:. Round 14 of the Returning Carers Scheme launches

27 Apr 2023: The Council and the General Board have approved a new Hybrid Working Policy to set out the University’s ongoing approach to working practices since the pandemic. The new policy was developed following engagement sessions with Heads of Institutions

22 Sep 2022: What is workforce planning? Workforce Planning is a process of analysing the current workforce, determining future workforce needs, identifying the gap between the present and the future, and implementing solutions so that you can achieve your

3 Sep 2018: The Visa Loan Scheme is now available to current and prospective staff members. This new employee benefit provides interest free loans up to £8,000 to use towards meeting the costs associated with Tier 2 visas for staff members and their dependants.

9 Feb 2024: Read and watch the highlights of the Technicians' Conference 2024 here.

21 Mar 2017: The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive

18 Feb 2021: The first round of the Career Support Fund is now open for applications and will close on 15 March 2021. This new fund is available to all staff who can provide evidence that their careers have been, or are being, disrupted as a direct result of the

19 May 2020: Linkedin Learning is now available for all University and College staff and students, alongside existing provision for Professional Development and academic study. This resource, widely used by many high performing Universities, offers online

26 Jan 2023: latest, to verify right to work before the 28 days after expiry deadline, as the ECS response can take up to 5 working days to be received.

14 Apr 2023: As the Human Resources Transformation Programme (HRTP) continues preparations to move the University to the new HR and payroll system, myHR, it is important that unwanted and outdated data is removed from our current HR system, CHRIS. Keeping

16 May 2022: The University is working to increase the frequency, quality and impact of Staff Review and Development (SRD) conversations. As part of this, the SRD guidance on the HR webpages has recently been simplified and streamlined to make it more user

5 Mar 2019: The first University Staff Survey is now open and closes at midnight on 25 March 2019. The survey provides all employees with the opportunity to say what they think about a range of workplace topics. All responses are anonymous. All staff members

28 Jan 2020: CHRIS, Employee Self Service (ESS) and UPS will be unavailable all day on Thursday 27 February 2020, whilst CHRIS is upgraded. The main change that users of CHRIS will experience will be the new and improved ‘Electric’ user interface. CHRIS

19 Jul 2024: Search site. Human Resources. Reward TeamJanuary 2019 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers. Applications are invited for the January 2019 exercise of the Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers. Institutions should send completed

1 Jul 2014: Introduction of the University’s Sickness Absence Policy with effect from 1st April 2014 The University is introducing a Sickness Absence Policy to provide a clear framework for reporting and recording sickness absence and promoting a supportive

15 Mar 2017: Capability refers to an employee's ability to perform the work expected of them to the standard required. This may be assessed by reference to an employee's skill, aptitude, health or any other physical or mental quality in relation to the job that

10 Apr 2019: At the beginning of this academic year, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Stephen Toope spoke about the importance of strengthening equality and inclusion, and of promoting dignity, respect and a sense of belonging for all at the University.

4 Jul 2017: The changes to pension taxation rules on how much an employee can save up to the Annual Allowance (AA) or Lifetime Allowance (LTA) has made membership of a pension scheme potentially unattractive for some employees. If you believe you may be

1 Oct 2019: The University's provision for emergency leave for dependants is being extended with effect from 1 October 2019. The changes include up to 5 working days' paid leave in any rolling 12-month period (pro-rated for part-time employees), with a limit of

5 Oct 2015: Context This policy aims to: protect all staff and those visiting and working in University buildings from the harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke; ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities;

3 Jun 2015: University of Cambridge’s People Matter Week “The University is fully committed to ensuring the wellbeing of its staff and students. I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to attend, and benefit from, the wide range of activities on offer during