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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

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

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

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

7 Jun 2023: The latest round of the University’s Career Support Fund is now open for applications until 14 July 2023. The fund provides grants of up to £10,000 to support staff whose careers have been adversely affected, either by the COVID-19 pandemic or

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.

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

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!

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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.

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

3 Sep 2018: It has been introduced in recognition that UK immigration fees present a considerable burden for non-EEA staff, particularly members of the post-doctoral community who may struggle to meet these

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

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Human Resources. HR DivisionPolicy Consultations in Easter Term 2021/22. Views are sought on the development of a Mutual Respect Policy (to replace the current Dignity at Work Policy) and a revised Grievance Policy. These proposed

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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 Jul 2014: When a member of University staff is promoted to a higher grade, the salary will increase by either two additional increments or will become the first service point on the new grade, whichever is the greater. The maximum possible scale point on

17 Oct 2014: It contains various news items and updates, including key details about:. The new Director of HR. ... It provides quick-view summaries of new and updated policies, employee-related news and details of forthcoming events.

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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

22 Sep 2022: any work is undertaken in the UK, in compliance with the relevant immigration legislation.

1 Sep 2022: From Monday 5 September 2022, the structure of the central HR administration teams will be changing as follows: Life Events Team (excluding Clinical School) – This new team has been established in the HR Shared Service and is responsible for

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

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.

24 Sep 2014: About the form Applications for academic, research and some academic-related posts are made by CV. The CHRIS/6 Cover Sheet for CVs should be used to accompany applications for employment being made by CV. It replaces the PD18 form. Filling out the

6 Feb 2015: Following new proposals put forward by Universities UK as part of the negotiations on reform of benefits in the USS, UCU consulted their members on the revised proposals and suspended the assessment and marking boycott between 16 and 30 January 2015

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

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

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;

24 Sep 2014: The University's Maternity policy can be found online. About the form This form is to be used for employees returning from maternity leave. Queries can be raised by calling the CHRIS Help Desk on (7)60999. Obtaining a copy of the form Form CHRIS/61

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

18 May 2020: In addition to the provision offered by the Staff Counselling Centre, all members of University staff can now access free online support with Big White Wall. This provides access to online mental health wellbeing resources that may be helpful,

13 Apr 2016: Search site. Human Resources. Changes to immigration rules. Bulletin Date:. Wednesday, 13 April, 2016. ... maintained. The Immigration Skills Charge will be levied on Tier 2 employers at a rate of £1,000 per person per year from April 2017, with a rate

3 Sep 2018: The details of the 2018 pay award have been published in Reporter. The award allows for a 2% pay increase with higher increases on the lower points of the scale (11 to 27). The increases will be paid to staff in the September 2018 payroll.

15 Jun 2022: The University's Festival of Wellbeing 2022, which will take place from Monday 27 June to Friday 8 July, is now open for bookings. The programme includes a range of talks, tours, activities and resources aimed at

17 Oct 2016: The Human Resources Committee was established as a joint committee of the Council and the General Board in April 2000 in order to provide a more strategic and coherent approach to personnel management. As such it replaced the separate committees

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 Apr 2020: The following additional HR coronavirus related resources are now available to assist staff and institutions on the HR Coronavirus Guidance and Resources page: Coronavirus Annual Leave Protocol Guidance for Managers: Managing Your Team Remotely

23 Dec 2020: Thank you to those institutions, groups and individuals who participated in the HR Policy Consultation exercise during Michaelmas Term 2020. The Report below summarises the responses received and the next steps to be taken in Lent term to further