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1 Jul 2014: Online Payslips The University's Employee Self-Service (ESS) system enables employees to view and download payslips online. Further details of ESS and the log-in page can be found on the HR Systems web pages. Online payslips have been adopted by

30 Jun 2014: Terms of Employment This section of the Staff Guide explains key terms of employment and procedures which are relevant to academic, academic-related and research staff. Please click on the relevant links to learn more about arrangements for pay,

1 Oct 2014: Guidance on Religion and Belief for Staff 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

4 Sep 2014: Salary progression Incremental progression through the service-related points in grades 1 to 10 occurs on the incremental date. For Academic, Academic-related and Research staff this is the anniversary of appointment. For Assistant staff who have

27 May 2014: The University and Staff Joint Board The University and Staff Joint Board (USJB) is a joint consultative and negotiating body. The University has granted voluntary recognition of the three trade unions: The University and College Union (UCU), Unite

29 Sep 2014: About the form This form should be completed by internships (all administered by the Temporary Employment Service (TES)). Interns should insert all start and finish times for each day's work onto the timesheet plus all daily and weekly totals to the

20 Nov 2014: UCU has agreed to the suspension of all industrial action from 20 November until after the JNC scheduled for 15 January 2015. The University has been advised that UCU will be writing to all its members to advise them of this today. The following

1 Jul 2014: Wellbeing support services The University employs health, fitness, and welfare specialists to assist with employee wellbeing. The Safety Office, Occupational Health Service and Counselling Service are just a few of the support services available to

17 Sep 2014: Dear Colleagues, Senior Researcher Promotions Procedure 2015 I would like to inform you of the launch of this year’s procedure for senior research staff seeking promotion to the positions of Principal Research Associate (PRA) and Director of

10 Dec 2014: What is the Research Passport? A Research Passport is the mechanism for non-NHS staff to obtain an Honorary Research Contract or Letter of Access (LOA) when they propose to carry out research in the NHS. This replaces the previous Honorary Research

1 Jul 2014: Retirement & Pensions The University's Pensions Section is based in the Finance Division and manages the following pension schemes: Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Cambridge University Assistants' Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) National

1 Oct 2014: Getting around The University extends across Cambridge City Centre. The University Map is a useful means of identifying where the University is located. The University's Estate Management provide detail on travel matters, including the University's

29 Sep 2014: Dear Colleagues, This October, the University Public Engagement team will present the seventh annual Festival of Ideas – a celebration of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. With hundreds of free debates, workshops, talks, exhibitions, and

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!

1 Jul 2014: Search site. Human Resources. Web Recruitment latest developments. Bulletin Date:. Monday, 24 March, 2014. ... During Phase 2, we have gathered feedback from departments and institutions which has played a key role in shaping the latest developments of

5 Nov 2014: The University has been notified that the University and College Union (UCU) has secured a mandate to call on its members to take action short of a strike in the form of an assessment and marking boycott commencing from 6 November 2014. Additionally,

14 Nov 2014: Following a meeting of the USS JNC on 13 November UCU and UUK have agreed to issue the joint statement announcing that they will consult with their constituent structures on the prospect of a suspension of the current industrial action from 20

25 Jun 2014: This section of the Staff Guide sets out the policies, development opportunities and support which are provided by the University to ensure that each member of academic, academic-related and research staff is treated fairly and supported to maximise

4 Jun 2014: Dignity@Work Policy Disciplinary action, grievances and appeals Support services at the University

30 Jun 2014: Statement of Policy The University has a duty, both in law and as a responsible organisation, to take reasonable care of children and adults at risk coming onto its premises. The University aims to adopt the highest possible standards and take all

26 Sep 2014: About the form All TES temporary workers should use this form to report all sickness absences. Queries can be raised by calling the CHRIS Help Desk on (7)60999. Obtaining a copy of the form Form CHRIS/73 may be downloaded in PDF, Word or Rich Text

25 Apr 2014: Who needs a right to work check? All potential employees require a right to work check, regardless of their nationality. This must be conducted before employment/work commences. Guidance on completing right to work checks For those individuals who

28 Oct 2014: Dear Colleague, Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Applications are invited for the next termly round of contribution increments for research and comparable staff. Requests

13 May 2014: Appraisal Report (2nd of each month) All current employees in an Institution where an Appraisal date has been set. Change of hours or working pattern in next calendar month (28th of each month) All employees whose hours and/or working pattern are

25 Jun 2014: Induction is the process for welcoming newly recruited employees and supporting them to adjust to their new roles and working environments. Starting a new job can be a stressful experience and new employees need help to settle in. The University’s

28 Jul 2014: Glossary The following terms are used throughout the Staff Guide: Staff Any person who holds a University office or post and has a University contract of employment. Institution All academic and academic-related departments, including administrative

10 Sep 2014: This page describes how the University of Cambridge uses the personal information of research staff and research students associated with it or its Colleges. It supplements the general webpages about our uses of personal information (see

15 Dec 2014: Description This quarterly report shows current employees with a record of all their Honorary Research Contracts (HRCs) and/or their most recent Letters of Access and Letters of Assurance (LoAs) with each Trust. Please note that the recording of

25 Jun 2014: The University has a responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you receive an offer of employment, this will be subject to the University verifying that you are eligible to work in

8 Dec 2014: The policy is designed: to emphasize that applicants must be considered for employment according to their aptitudes, abilities, and qualifications, and that applicants with a disability are not at any substantial disadvantage compared to

10 Sep 2014: What to do if you wish to change your personal details All changes to names and dates of birth should be submitted in writing to your HR Business Partnering team. Employee Self Service can be accessed for other changes to personal details.

6 Jun 2014: Childcare Please see the Childcare Office website for further information about the support available to University staff with childcare responsibilities. Leave Family friendly leave is available to assist with employees' work-life balance. Please

13 May 2014: Latest Return Date (i.e. the day after the maximum 52-week maternity/adoption leave entitlement is due to end).

13 May 2014: Description The report lists the main personal and contractual data (including basic pay and costing information) for each current employee (and research student paid through the monthly payroll).

5 Jun 2014: The University of Cambridge operates a number of contribution reward and progression schemes for the various staff groups, summarised below. Academic Career Pathways (Research and Teaching) The Academic Career Pathways (Research and Teaching) Scheme

11 Aug 2014: Managing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing at Work policy Introduction The University's Managing Stress and Promoting Wellbeing policy provides a source of reference material for all staff dealing with stress at work. Managing stress presents a

1 Oct 2014: Religious dress For religious reasons, some employees may want or feel obliged to follow specific dress codes, or to wear their hair in a certain way or wear a head covering, such as a turban (Sikh head dress), hijab (Muslim head dress for women) or

8 Dec 2014: Members of the University and University staff are expected to be aware of these guidelines and to treat those with disabilities in accordance with their provisions. The appropriate authority has special responsibility for advising staff on all

30 Jun 2014: Retirement The normal retirement date for each member of staff is now specified in their contract of employment. For those holding University offices, it is currently the end of September following the 67th birthday and for other staff, the end of

30 Jun 2014: Private consultancy If you are working in a private capacity, or acting as a consultant, you do so at your own risk, as such work is not covered by the University's insurances. You are strongly advised to take out personal insurance. However,

6 Jun 2014: University employees can access shopping discounts in three ways. National discounts on thousands of retailers from CAMbens Discounts, by purchasing a TOTUM (previously NUS Extra) card and by showing your University card in selected local stores.

25 Jun 2014: Employee Self-Service (ESS) allows you direct access to some of your data held in the Human Resources system, CHRIS (Cambridge Human Resources Information System) and the University Payroll system. Employee Self-service enables staff to: Supply HESA

25 Jun 2014: Disability and employment policy The University's Disability and Employment policy was first published in Reporter on 16 July 1997. Since then, guidance on the practical steps that can be taken and the legal context of the policy has been compiled.

4 Sep 2014: Introduction The University is committed to developing and promoting a sustainable travel policy to reduce the adverse impact of traffic on people, the organisation and the environment. The Travel Plan is documented on the Estate Management website.

6 Jun 2014: The University's appraisal process enables employees to develop themselves professionally on an ongoing basis. There are also a range of other useful services and facilities including a Personal and Professional Development (PPD) programme, language

10 Dec 2014: Extensions to Research Passports A Letter of Access (LoA) or Honorary Research Contract can be issued to cover you for up to a maximum period of three years. Once a Research Passport has become three years old, a new application must be made

28 Apr 2014: Family members of individuals with a Global Talent/Skilled Worker/GAE visa Eligibility University employees with a Global Talent, Tier 2, Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker GAE visa may apply to bring their family to the UK as their dependants. For

22 Apr 2014: What type of work is available? We can have over 400 temporary workers undertaking assignments in the University, its colleges and affiliated institutions at any one time. We specialise in office support work such as secretarial, clerical, reception,

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

30 Jun 2014: Pay Your pay will depend on the grade of your post. Any adjustment to pay must be recommended by the head of your institution and authorised by Human Resources. Payment of salaries for all staff is monthly and in arrears, no later than 26th of each