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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

13 May 2014: CSV. 26th of each month. To check all people you expect to be paid have been.

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

1 Oct 2014: Access all areas Disability and Access Information about all aspects of disability including physical access, Access to Work and the University's Disability and Employment Policy can be found on the website for the Human Resources Division and the

30 Jun 2014: Search site. Human Resources. Risk Assessment Process. Organisations are required under health and safety legislation to protect people as far as is ‘reasonably practicable’.

29 Sep 2014: About the form The OHF29 Job Hazard Evaluation Form must be completed and a copy forwarded to Occupational Health where a position being recruited to involves exposure to job hazards that require the individual to be registered on a health

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

4 Jun 2014: If you wish to request mediation please contact the HR Business Manager or HR Adviser for your Institution who will make arrangements, through the Mediation Coordinator, to initiate a formal mediation. Two mediators, who will not be members of the

8 Dec 2014: Harassing a person with a disability on account of that disability is unacceptable behaviour and unlawful under the terms of the Equality Act. This issue is dealt with in detail in the University's Dignity at Work Policy.

30 Jun 2014: Wellbeing Strategy Statement Introduction The University is committed to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all staff. The wellbeing strategy aims to support the University’s mission and core

13 May 2014: Description This report lists all employees in an institution who have a current or impending maternity/adoption/shared parental leave absence recorded on the CHRIS system. The following columns are shown: School (or equivalent) Institution Location

1 Oct 2014: Protections in law The Equality Act 2010 provides protection against unlawful direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation of staff, students or visitors on the grounds of religion or belief. These protections apply

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

1 Jul 2014: Absence or Special Leave Special Leave (Rules B31–35) In addition to the provision for annual leave and for maternity, paternity / co-parent and parental leave, there are a number of schemes which provide for special leave in particular

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

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

6 Jun 2014: Shopping Discounts The University of Cambridge employees have access to hundreds of local and national shopping discounts. Find out more here. Costco Membership Along with others within the Education Sector, University of Cambridge employees are

10 Sep 2014: Higher Education Staff Development Agency (HESDA) Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) The UK Research Councils Universities UK

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

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

30 Jun 2014: Grievances and disciplinary matters The relevant procedures for the holders of University offices are as set out in Schedule to Statute C, Chapter III, Special Ordinance C(xii) and Special Ordinance C(xiii). There are also equivalent procedures in

10 Sep 2014: Accommodation Service A to Z of HR Policies and Procedures Cambridge Life Career Management Scheme Index of Administrative Offices Induction Checklist Overview of Research in the University P-DOC (Association of Cambridge University post-docs) HR

17 Oct 2014: Following HR Committee approval, the HR Division has begun trialling the use of social media in the recruitment process. The aim is to use social media channels as an additional means of promoting the University as an employer, highlighting specific

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

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

28 Jul 2014: Financial Matters 1. University financial regulations All financial transactions taking place within the University — from dealing with invoices and cheques to the University's ethical policies relating to finance — are governed by the Financial

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,

4 Jun 2014: Then you will be asked if you wish to involve those people who do hold the necessary authority.

4 Jun 2014: Search site. Human Resources. FAQs for institutions. Q. What is the purpose of mediation at work? The objective of mediation is for two neutral, independent mediators to assist those in conflict to resolve their differences and reach a mutually

25 Jun 2014: For academic, academic-related and research staff The Staff Guide provides a wide-range of valuable information for academic, academic-related and research staff on employment matters. It is an essential guide to key policies, practices, terms of

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

8 May 2014: If you have chosen to use behavioural attributes as selection criteria, you will have retained the behavioural attributes section in the HR7 Further Information document for your vacancy. This instructs applicants to provide specific examples from

30 Jun 2014: Leave Annual leave A summary of annual leave entitlement by staff group can be found here. Sickness Absence Reporting Procedure If you cannot attend work due to ill-health you should notify your manager (or a designated person within your Institution

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.

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.

1 Oct 2014: Religious holidays Managers should be aware that members of staff may make requests for leave in order to observe religious or spiritual festivals and observance days. The University's annual Diversity Calendar, of religious and diversity dates,

30 Jun 2014: Promotion Promotion is the appointment of existing members of staff to another post or office at a higher grade than the one previously held. This may be the result of either a successful application for an advertised vacancy, or, where appropriate,

13 May 2014: Description This report lists all current employees in an institution who have a sickness absence recorded on the CHRIS system that has no end date, or has an end date in the future. The following columns are shown: School (or equivalent)

25 Jun 2014: Appraisal Staff appraisal was introduced in the University in 1987 and applies to all staff. Various schemes are in operation, and are currently being reviewed following a consultation exercise. Revised guidelines on a common scheme will be

1 Oct 2014: Dietary requirements Some religions have dietary laws which prohibit certain foods, or the mixing of foods. For example, certain meats may be forbidden, such as pork (Judaism or Islam) or beef (Hinduism), or meat may be required to be prepared

8 May 2014: You should also take care to avoid taking into account any factors which could have a disproportionate impact on people with a particular characteristic, unless this can be objectively justified.

30 Jun 2014: Security arrangements in the University aim to protect people and property around the University.

25 Sep 2014: Steps to take in all cases: If a staff member has suffered the loss/theft of either their passport containing their visa or their Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), they must immediately do the following: Contact the police in the country they are

30 Jun 2014: Hours of work Your expected hours of work are normally agreed between you and your head of institution, in accordance with what is appropriate to your duties. Working Time Regulations All members of staff fall under the scope of the EU Working Time

28 Jul 2014: His work involves visiting Departments and helping people explore the relationship between work and faith.

6 Jun 2014: The University is committed to providing a healthy and fulfilling working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all staff. The wellbeing strategy aims to support the University's mission and core values of freedom of thought and

3 Sep 2014: Payroll Giving is a simple, tax-efficient way for employees to make monthly donations to any national or local charity or registered good cause directly from their gross pay. Because the donation is taken from employees' pay before tax is deducted,

13 May 2014: Description This report lists all current employees in an Institution whose expected occupancy end date or expected position end date is in the past or is within the next 12 months (unless the occupancy has already been terminated on CHRIS). For

30 Jun 2014: Confidentiality and “whistle-blowing” (public interest disclosure) Subject to your rights of freedom of speech under the Education (No.