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Bulletin ID Bulletin Title Bulletin Summary Author Action Audience Bulletin Date
156 New survey launched to gather views on the researcher reward and progression proposals New survey launched to gather views on the researcher reward and progression proposals. Alexandra Collett Action Required All staff 22/01/2024
156 A spotlight on some ‘behind the scenes’ roles at Cambridge University Take a look at some technical staff roles across different parts of the University Alexandra Collett Information Only All staff 24/11/2023
138 New Dignity at Work and Grievance Policies Details of New policies to help us develop and maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive community. Human Resources Division Updated Policy Information All staff 20/06/2023
137 Career Support fund open for applications Details about the latest round fo the Career Support Fund. Human Resources Division Action Required All staff 26/05/2023
136 Hybrid Working Policy launched today Details about the new Hybrid Working Policy Human Resources Division New Policy All staff 27/04/2023
135 Data clean-up in preparation for the new HR system Details about the data clean-up in preparation for the new HR system. Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 14/04/2023
134 Apprenticeship Awards 2023: Nominate by 31 March 2023 There is still time to make a nomination for the Apprenticeship Awards 2023. Human Resources Division Action Required All staff 23/03/2023
133 Please check and update the personal details we hold for you We are asking all staff to log in to Employee Self Service to ensure that the personal information we hold for you is up to date. Human Resources Division Action Required All staff 09/03/2023
132 New HR and payroll system, myHR Update on the HR Transformation Programme. Human Resources Division Process Changes All staff 03/02/2023
131 International Working Policy consultation: views sought by 6 March 2023 Details of the University-wide consultation on a draft International Working Policy. Human Resources Division New Policy All staff 30/01/2023
130 Career Support Fund: Apply by 31 January 2023 Details about the latest round of the University’s Career Support Fund. Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 16/12/2022
129 Review of the University’s Retirement Policy Details about the upcoming review of the Retirement Policy. Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 01/12/2022
128 Cost of living support for staff Details of support for staff with the rising cost of living. Human Resources Division New Policy All staff 26/10/2022
128 New Workforce Policy and Review of Casual Workers Launch of the new Workforce Policy Human Resources Division New Policy Heads of Institutions, Heads of Schools, Secretaries of the Schools, Departmental Administrators 10/10/2022
127 HR Division administration teams update Updates about the HR administration team and where to send CHRIS and HR forms. Human Resources Division Process Changes Departmental Administrators 01/09/2022
126 New name and position titles for the HR School/NSI teams Details about the new name for the HR School/NSI teams. Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 25/08/2022
125 Have your say: Hybrid Working Policy consultation A consultation is now open on a draft Hybrid Working Policy. Human Resources Division New Policy All staff 13/07/2022
124 Exceptional Covid Payment: Q&As Questions and Answers page about the Exceptional Covid Payment. Human Resources Information Only All staff 15/06/2022
123 Festival of Wellbeing 2022: Now open for bookings Details about the Festival of Wellbeing 2022 Equality and Diversity Information Only All staff 09/06/2022
122 Apprenticeship Awards 2022 Details of the Apprenticeship Awards Event 2022 PPD Information Only All staff 18/05/2022
122 Staff review and development - resources  Updated Staff Review and Development resources Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 16/05/2022
120 Policy 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. HR Division Action Required All staff 04/05/2022
117 Apprenticeship Awards 2021 Results Winners, runners-up and nominees confirmed. PPD Information Only All staff 02/07/2021
116 Book Now: Festival of Wellbeing 2021 (28 June - 9 July) Details about the 2021 Festival of Wellbeing. Equality and Diversity Action Required All staff 18/06/2021
113 CAMbens has a new look! CAMbens just got easier with the introduction of the SmartHub. HR Reward Information Only All staff 12/05/2021
111 Apprenticeship Awards 2021: Nominate and book your place at the event Details of how to nominate under the Apprenticeship Awards 2021 and book your place to attend the event. Human Resources Division Action Required All staff 13/04/2021
110 Watch Now: International Women's Day Lecture 2021 You can now watch the International Women's Day Lecture 2021. Equality and Diversity Information Only All staff 12/03/2021
109 Career Support Fund: Now Open Launch of the Career Support Fund Human Resources Division New Policy All staff 15/02/2021
108 Policy Consultations 2020/21 Summary Report Publication of a summary of consultation responses from the Michaelmas consultations on the Mutual Respect Policy, Grievance Policy and the Redeployment Framework. HR Division Information Only All staff 23/12/2020
107 HR and UIS launch a new HR Transformation Programme Launch of the HR Transformation Programme HR Transformation Programme Information Only All staff 02/12/2020
106 Enhanced arrangements for the December 2020 closure period Further information about the enhanced arrangements for the December 2020 closure period Human Resources Division Updated Policy Information All staff 05/11/2020
105 Team Leader/Supervisor apprenticeship webinar 29 October Apprenticeship webinar 29 October PPD Information Only All staff 23/10/2020
104 Policy Consultations in Michaelmas Term 2020/21 Views are sought on the development of three key policies; a Mutual Respect Policy (to replace the current Dignity at Work Policy), a revised Grievance Policy, and a new Redeployment Policy. HR Division Action Required All staff 28/09/2020
102 Professional Services Recognition Scheme 2020 Details of the 2020 Professional Services Recognition Scheme Human Resources Information Only All staff 10/09/2020
101 TES – Here for your temporary worker needs Update on TES Temporary Employment Service Information Only Recruiters 21/08/2020
100 Furlough scheme updates Updates on the University's furlough scheme. Human Resources Division Updated Policy Information All staff 01/07/2020
99 Festival of Wellbeing: 22 - 26 June 2020 Details of the 2020 Festival of Wellbeing. Equality and Diversity Information Only All staff 10/06/2020
98 New public health measures for all UK arrivals from 8 June 2020 Details of new public health measures for all UK arrivals coming into effect from 8 June 2020 HR Division New Policy All staff 04/06/2020
97 Reminder: Use CHRIS Electric Profile by 31 May Reminder to use CHRIS electric profile by 31 May HR Systems Action Required All staff 28/05/2020
96 Linkedin Learning: Now available Details of the newly available Linkedin Learning Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 19/05/2020
95 Big White Wall: New source of support Information about Big White Wall Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 18/05/2020
94 Mental Health Awareness Week: 18 - 22 May Details of Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 Equality and Diversity Information Only All staff 18/05/2020
93 Coronavirus: Financial hardship schemes launched Financial hardship schemes launched HR Division New Policy All staff 22/04/2020
92 New HR Coronavirus Guidance and Resources Details of additional resources. Human Resources New Policy All staff 07/04/2020
91 Coronavirus: Latest News & HR Resources Now Available Coronavirus: Latest News & HR Resources Now Available Human Resources Division Updated Policy Information All staff 19/03/2020
90 University Guidance on Coronavirus Link to the University's guidance on Coronavirus Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 10/02/2020
89 New Recruitment and Global Mobility Policies Details of the new Recruitment and Global Mobility Policies Resourcing New Policy All staff 10/02/2020
88 West Cambridge Nursery rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted West Cambridge Nursery rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted Childcare Office Information Only All staff 04/02/2020
87 April 2020 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers: Now open The April 2020 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers is now open, the closing date for applications is 12 March 2020. HR Division Information Only All staff 03/02/2020
86 New CHRIS Electric user interface Information about the new CHIS Electric user interface being introduced in February 2020. Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 28/01/2020
85 Support for Staff - bullying and harassment Information on support for staff Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 09/01/2020
84 Returning Carers Scheme Round 15: Now Open Round 15 of the Returning Carers Scheme is now open for applications. Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 06/01/2020
82 Improved Emergency Leave for Dependants This bulletin informs staff of the changes to emergency leave for dependants as from 1 October 2019. HR Division Information Only All staff 01/10/2019
82 HR Consultations: Michaelmas Term 2019 Overview and link to full consultation details. HR Division Action Required All staff 30/09/2019
80 Returning Carers Scheme Round 14 Round 14 of the Returning Carers Scheme launches on 19 August 2019 for the spending period 1 February 2020-31 July 2020. The closing date for applications is 4 October 2019. Beverly Anderson Information Only All staff 19/08/2019
79 Please update your personal details by 31 August In common with all publically-funded universities, the University is required to send information about staff to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) every year. In preparation for this year's annual return, all staff are being asked to log into Employee Self Service by 31 August to ensure that their personal details are up to date. Simon Virr Action Required All staff 22/07/2019
78 Updated HR Forms layout The HR Forms page has been updated to make it easier and quicker to find the right form. HR Division Information Only All staff 10/06/2019
77 New: Inclusive Leadership and Career Development Programmes Details of two new University development programmes Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 13/05/2019
76 Research Contribution Increments Launch of 1 October 2019 Research Contribution Increment Exercise. Beverly Anderson Information Only All staff 10/05/2019
75 EU Settlement Status scheme Latest news on the EU Settlement Status Scheme. HR Compliance Information Only All staff 10/04/2019
74 Launch of the University Diversity Fund Information about the new University Diversity Fund Equality and Diversity Information Only All staff 18/03/2019
73 Now Open: Staff Survey 2019 Details of the Staff Survey 2019. HR Division Action Required All staff 05/03/2019
72 Gender Pay Gap Report 2018 The 2018 Gender Pay Gap Report is now available. HR Reward Action Required All staff 06/02/2019
70 Recruitment Administration and Web Recruitment Systems: Update and Briefings Details of forthcoming improvements to the Recruitment Administration and Web Recruitment systems and briefings on the changes HR Systems Information Only All staff 01/02/2019
69 Hiring now: Holiday Playscheme Playworkers Holiday Playscheme Playworkers needed Childcare Office Information Only All staff 24/01/2019
68 EU Settlement Scheme: Next Phase Details of the next phase of the Home Office pilot of the EU Settlement Scheme, which opened on 21 January 2019, including how those eligible can apply in this pilot phase. HR Compliance Action Required All staff 22/01/2019
67 Survey: National inquiry into racial harassment in higher education Staff are encouraged to fill in a survey to report their experiences. Equality and Diversity Action Required All staff 02/01/2019
66 Winners: Professional Services Recognition Scheme 2018 Professional Services Recognition Scheme 2018: Winners HR Information Only All staff 14/12/2018
65 EU Settlement Scheme pilot: Briefings now available to book Details of the EU Settlement Scheme pilot and bookable briefings. HR Compliance Team Action Required All staff 25/10/2018
64 January 2019 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers January 2019 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers Reward Team Information Only All staff 22/10/2018
63 Professional Services Recognition Scheme 2018: Now open Professional Services Recognition Scheme 2018 now open. Human Resources Information Only All staff 15/10/2018
62 Senior Researcher Promotions: 1 October 2019 exercise launch Details of the launch of the 2019 Senior Researcher Promotions Procedure. HR Division Information Only All staff 26/09/2018
61 Nurturing a Culture of Mutual Respect Survey: Thank you and next steps Thank you to all staff who participated in the recent survey and next steps being taken. Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 25/09/2018
60 Senior Academic Promotions: 1 October 2019 exercise launch Launch of the Senior Academic Promotions 1 October 2019 exercise Human Resources Division Information Only All staff 12/09/2018
59 Pay Award 2018: Implementation in September 2018 HR Reward Information Only All staff 03/09/2018
58 New: Visa Loan Scheme Visa Loan Scheme now available. Information Only All staff 01/09/2018
57 Request for staff to update their personal details All staff are asked to log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to ensure that their personal information is up to date. HR Systems Action Required All staff 01/08/2018
56 October 2018 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers October 2018 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers Reward Team Information Only All staff 08/05/2018
55 April 2018 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers April 2018 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers Reward Team Information Only All staff 05/02/2018
54 Childcare Voucher Schemes closing to new applicants Important information about Childcare Voucher Schemes closing to new applicants. Childcare Office Action Required All staff 30/01/2018
53 Telephone line disruption Telephone line disruption within the HR division HR Division Information Only All staff 04/12/2017
51 January 2018 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers January 2018 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers Reward and Employment Relations Team Information Only All staff 23/10/2017
50 National Pay Award 2017/18 The University will be implementing the 2017/18 national pay award for non-clinical staff in September, backdated to 1 August 2017. The award provides for a 1.7% increase on all scale points except points 11 to 28 where the increases are between 1.72% and 2.43%. HR Reward Information Only All staff 05/09/2017
49 Supplement In Lieu of Pension Policy Supplement In Lieu of Pension Policy HR Reward New Policy All staff 01/07/2017
48 Request for staff to update their personal details Please can all staff update their personal details using employee self-service (ESS) by the end of June 2017. Simon Virr Action Required All staff 12/06/2017
47 October 2017 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers October 2017 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers Reward and Employment Relations Team Information Only All staff 02/05/2017
45 April 2017 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers April 2017 Contribution Increment Scheme for Researchers Reward and Employment Relations Team Information Only All staff 08/02/2017
44 New Employee Self Service (ESS) UIS and the HR Division have launched a new version of Employee Self Service (ESS). Simon Virr Action Required All staff 07/02/2017
43 HR Bulletin - Michaelmas 2016 HR Bulletin update for departmental and faculty administrators and staff with HR responsibilities at the University of Cambridge. Danielle Attridge Information Only All staff 19/12/2016
42 EC HR Excellence in Research Award Progress against published Concordat action plan (2014-2016) and strategy (2016-18) Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Information Only All staff 19/12/2016
41 Professorial Pay Review 2016, Committee Membership Committee membership has been finalised for the Professorial Pay Review 2016 and is published accordingly. Sarah Sutton Information Only All staff 01/12/2016
40 Research Contribution Exercise January 2017 Launch of the Contribution Increments Scheme for Researchers: January 2017 exercise Reward and Employment Relations Team Action Required Heads of Institutions 26/10/2016
39 National Pay Award 2016/17 implementation in the November 2016 payroll The University will be implementing the 2016/17 national pay award for non-clinical staff in November, backdated to 1 August 2016. The award provides for a 1.1% increase on all scale point except points 11 to 19 where the increases are between 1.6% and 3.1%. Reward and Employment Relations Team Information Only All staff 25/10/2016
38 Professorial Pay Review 2016 Applications have been invited for the award of professorial contribution increments with effect from 1 October 2016. Reward and Employment Relations Team Action Required Heads of Institutions 01/07/2016
37 Research Contribution Exercise October 2016 Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Reward and Employment Relations Team Action Required Departmental Administrators 27/05/2016
36 Changes to immigration rules The government has released its response to the Migration Advisory Committee’s review of Tier 2. Information Only All staff 13/04/2016
35 Research Contribution Exercise April 2016 Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Reward and Employment Relations Team Action Required Departmental Administrators 02/02/2016
34 Research Contribution Exercise January 2016 Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Reward and Employment Relations Team Action Required Departmental Administrators 20/10/2015
33 Staff Review & Development (SRD) – Phase 1 Launch Phase 1 of the online Staff Review & Development (SRD) System, which introduces effective online administrative support for SRD activity in institutions, is now available Sheila Gupta - HR Director Information Only All staff 29/09/2015
32 Senior Academic Promotions 2016 Exercise Senior Academic Promotions 2016 Exercise Sheila Gupta - HR Director Action Required Heads of Schools 21/08/2015
31 Shared Parental Leave Policy Shared Parental Leave Policy introduced: providing clear guidance for employees who become parents and wish to opt into Shared Parental Leave. Sheila Gupta - HR Director New Policy All staff 20/07/2015
30 Cambridge has retained its HR Excellence in Research Award The University has retained an excellence award which demonstrates its commitment to improving the working conditions and career development of research staff. HR Division Information Only All staff 01/07/2015
29 Immigration and Recruitment Updates June 2015 These updates provide important information on various immigration and recruitment matters. Graeme Ross and Liz Timperley-Preece Information Only Departmental Administrators, Support Staff, CHRIS Users, New RAS Users, Web Recruitment Users, HR School Teams 12/06/2015
28 People Matter Week 2015 People Matter Week is a series of events and activities for University Staff running from 15th - 26th June 2015. HR Division Information Only All staff 03/06/2015
27 Immigration and Recruitment Updates April 2015 This bulletin and its attachments provide important information on various immigration and recruitment matters. Graeme Ross & Liz Timperley-Preece Process Changes Departmental Administrators, Support Staff, CHRIS Users, New RAS Users, Web Recruitment Users, HR School Teams, Recruiters 07/04/2015
26 The Careers Service Careers Service webpages and podcasts on combining academic careers with raising a family/caring for dependents. HR Division Information Only All staff 25/03/2015
25 HR web page and form changes A number of HR forms and web pages have been updated to reflect the fact that Release 4 of the Web Recruitment System (available from the same date) introduces a new offers and appointment process. Liz Timperley-Preece Process Changes Departmental Administrators, Support Staff, CHRIS Users, Web Recruitment Users, HR School Teams, Recruiters 26/02/2015
24 Additional Service Points in grades 1, 5 and 6 Additional Service Points in grades 1, 5 and 6 HR Division Information Only All staff 25/02/2015
23 UCU Industrial Action Update UCU vote to accept USS proposals for reform and end assessment and marking boycott. HR Division Information Only All staff 06/02/2015
22 Immigration and Recruitment Update - January 2015 This bulletin and its attachments provide important information on various immigration and recruitment matters. Graeme Ross & Liz Timperley-Preece Action Required Departmental Administrators, Support Staff, CHRIS Users, New RAS Users, HR School Teams, Recruiters 16/01/2015
21 Suspension of UCU industrial action from 16 to 30 January 2015 Confirmation of suspension of the UCU industrial action from 16 to 30 January 2015. HR Division Information Only All staff 16/01/2015
20 Industrial Action Commencing 16 January 2015 Information regarding industrial action due to commence on 16 January 2015. HR Division Action Required All staff 13/01/2015
19 Immigration and Recruitment Update - November 2014 This bulletin and its attachments provide important information on various immigration and recruitment matters. Graeme Ross & Liz Timperley-Preece Action Required Departmental Administrators, Support Staff, CHRIS Users, New RAS Users, Web Recruitment Users, HR School Teams 26/11/2014
18 Industrial Action Update: Confirmation of Suspension An update in relation to the UCU industrial action and confirmation of suspension. HR Division Information Only All staff 20/11/2014
17 Industrial Action Update: Consultation on Suspension An update in relation to the UCU industrial action and consultation on suspension. HR Division Information Only All staff 14/11/2014
16 Industrial Action Commencing 6 November 2014 Information regarding the industrial action due to commence on 6 November 2014 HR Division Action Required All staff 05/11/2014
15 Research Contribution Exercise January 2015 Unestablished research staff: termly exercise for the awarding of contribution increments after appointment Liz Timperley-Preece Process Changes Departmental Administrators 28/10/2014
14 Universities Superannuation Scheme Universities Superannuation Scheme Dr J W Nicholls - Registrary Information Only All staff 20/10/2014
13 Launch of Social Media (Linked In) Recruitment Tools for Departments/Institutions Details of social media recruitment tools now offered to departments/institutions by the HR Division free of charge for the next 12 months. Emma Stone Action Required Departmental Administrators, Support Staff 13/10/2014
12 HR Bulletin - October 2014 The HR Bulletin is a monthly e-newsletter for departmental administrators and staff with HR responsibilities at the University of Cambridge. It provides quick-view summaries of new and updated policies, employee-related news and details of forthcoming events. HR Division Updated Policy Information Departmental Administrators, Support Staff 10/10/2014
10 Universities Superannuation Scheme Universities Superannuation Scheme Dr J W Nicholls - Registrary Information Only All staff 29/09/2014
9 Cambridge Festival of Ideas - starting 20 October Cambridge Festival of Ideas - starting 20 October The Festival Team - Office of External Affairs and Communications Information Only All staff 29/09/2014
8 Senior Researcher Promotions Procedure 2015 Senior Researcher Promotions Procedure 2015 Emma Stone Information Only All staff 03/09/2014
7 Senior Academic Promotions: 1 October 2015 Exercise Senior Academic Promotions: 1 October 2015 Exercise Emma Stone Information Only All staff 28/08/2014
6 Recruitment and Immigration Update Recruitment and Immigration update Recruitment Services Process Changes All staff 15/09/2014
5 Launch of Policies Relating to Safeguarding and Screening Checks Launch of Policies Relating to Safeguarding and Screening Checks Emma Stone New Policy All staff 14/07/2014
4 Sickness Absence Policy Introduction of the University’s new Sickness Absence Policy with effect from 1st April 2014 HR Division New Policy All staff 01/04/2014
3 New HR Business Manager for the Clinical School New HR Business Manager for the Clinical School Emma Stone Information Only All staff 01/04/2014
2 Staff update HR staff update and the HR Business Manager for the School of Physical Science Emma Stone Information Only All staff 25/03/2014
1 Web Recruitment latest developments Web Recruitment System - Phase 2 delivery Indi Seehra Information Only All staff 24/03/2014