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29 Sep 2014: HR23 Welcome Letter About the template This document provides a template letter which is designed to be sent to a new employee to explain arrangements for his/her first day at work and to provide an induction schedule. This will reassure the new

1 Jul 2014: Staff update I am delighted to let you know that Andrea Hudson has been appointed to the role of HR Business Manager for the School of Physical Sciences with effect from 1 August, taking over from Ed Webster when he leaves us in the summer. Andi

27 May 2014: Trade Union and University joint meetings Pleas click on the links below to access minutes of the following meetings: University and Staff Joint Board Partnership Working Group

20 Oct 2014: Dear colleague, This is an important message about the Universities Superannuation Scheme. If you are an administrator, or have HR responsibilities, please forward to all colleagues who are members of USS and, where appropriate, include a reference

15 Sep 2014: to safeguard people. ... risks to the University’s people, property and assets more appropriately.

25 Jun 2014: It helps newly arrived wives, husbands, partners and families of Visiting Scholars and Senior Members of the University to settle in Cambridge and gives them an opportunity to meet local people.

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 Oct 2014: Search site. Human Resources. Managing workplace relations. The University brings together people from across the world with different religions or beliefs (including no religion), adding to the richness of the University ... Additionally, CHESS, a

8 Dec 2014: 4.3 Anyone concerned with recruitment to the University should assess what applicants with a disability can do to meet the requirements of the post, should avoid the assumption that people ... a different way from other people.

25 Sep 2014: About the form This document must be completed by the Head of Recruitment (or nominated deputy), or by the relevant department/institution with assistance from the Head of Recruitment, when a criminal conviction (or caution, absolute discharge,

8 Dec 2014: advisory services, and for promoting a positive approach to the employment of people with disabilities throughout the University.

25 Apr 2014: Where an individual is subject to UK immigration control, they will require a visa to work in the UK.

10 Sep 2014: This page describes how your personal information is used and stored if you are required to undergo certain additional recruitment checks or procedures as part of the job application and offer process. It supplements the general webpage about how we

1 Jul 2014: New HR Business Manager for the Clinical School I am delighted to let you know that Gail Christey will join the University's HR Division on 9 June as the HR Business Manager for the School of Clinical Medicine. Gail is an experienced HR manager

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

1 Jul 2014: Leaver administration There are a number of situations and processes which result in an individual becoming a leaver. The most common are detailed in the table found at this link

1 Oct 2014: The impact of fasting may vary between individuals and the number of people involved.

1 Jul 2014: Dear Colleague, Web Recruitment System – Phase 2 delivery Today as planned, Phase 2 of the Web Recruitment System has been released to departments and institutions. The new functionality includes: • The generation of correspondence to

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

27 Oct 2014: Form PD25 Model Appraisal Form Please refer to the guidance on Staff Review and Development Download the form Form PD25 is available in PDF, Word and Rich Text Format: Form PD25 (PDF) Form PD25 (Word) Form PD25 (Rich Text Format) Self-appraisal form

10 Sep 2014: This page provides information about the use of personal information provided by job applicants to the University of Cambridge. 1. What is ‘personal information’? ‘Personal information’ means any information which relates to or identifies

10 Sep 2014: Salary Salary Scales Career development Computing Service Training Centre for Personal and Professional Development Programme in Higher Education Practice (PHEP) Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative (WiSETI) Apprenticeships Job

22 Apr 2014: Making an application If you wish to apply to register with TES, please complete our online form below and upload your CV. We have a large pool of temporary workers and so we are not able to register all applicants. Applications are considered based

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 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

8 May 2014: Staff review and development (appraisal) Once a member of staff has successfully completed their probation period, their performance and development should be reviewed using the University's Staff Review and Development Scheme. Staff review and

17 Mar 2014: two or three referees. • One of the two/three people you list as a referee should be your current or most recent employer and, ideally, the other should be a previous ... employer. However, if this is not possible (e.g. because you have not been

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

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

4 Jun 2014: If you would like to know more about the process, or would like to discuss how mediation might help please contact: Jackie Stone, Mediation Coordinator tel: (7) 65544, email mediation@admin.cam.ac.uk Louise Akroyd, Mediation Coordinator: tel. (7)

10 Dec 2014: For general advice and queries about the Research Passport application process and signing off section 5 of application form: For School of Clinical Medicine staff or visitors: Email: cshrstaffhub@admin.cam.ac.uk For all other School's staff or

1 Oct 2014: Pensions The University's Pensions Section manages the following pension schemes: Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Cambridge University Assistants' Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) National Health Service Pension Scheme (NHSPS) Cambridge

2 Oct 2014: ​Accessing timesheets All temporary workers are required to complete a weekly timesheet, stating the start and finish times and breaks for each day’s work.

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

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

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

1 Oct 2014: Probation Probation is a formal arrangement at the start of an appointment, whereby new members of staff demonstrate their suitability for a particular job within a set timescale. The probation period for your appointment is set out in your offer

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

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

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

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

8 Dec 2014: 5.2 Absence from work through ill-health is normally no more prevalent among people with a disability than among staff generally.

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,

17 Mar 2014: REFERENCES • One of the two people you list as a referee should be your current or most recent employer and, ideally,. ... because you have not been employed before), remember that you can provide the details of other people who can confirm that you

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

17 Oct 2014: This month's HR bulletin can be accessed by clicking on the link below. October edition of the HR Bulletin It contains various news items and updates, including key details about: The new Director of HR New HR web pages Social media in recruitment -

6 Jun 2014: The University of Cambridge Careers Service and the Career Pathways Project are just a few of the ways that the University provides valuable careers support. University Careers Service The Careers Service provides careers advice and information to

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 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

4 Jun 2014: Agreement to Mediation Record of Mediation Mediation Evaluation Form Mediation Request Form (HR use only)