HR Seminars 2019/20
(Thu 23 May 2019 - Tue 7 Jul 2020)
May 2019
Thu 23 |
This session will provide staff in HR related roles with an overview of how to best support managers with staff who are about to go on, or return from, a period of family leave. |
June 2019
Tue 18 |
This session is for staff in HR related roles and will:
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July 2019
Wed 17 |
This session will provide staff in HR related roles with a greater understanding of the experience of trans people, shed light on the meaning and use of important gender terms (such as cis, non-binary, transgender, etc.) and share information, insights, and guidance. |
August 2019
Thu 15 |
This session is for staff in HR related roles and will:
Please note: The seminar will be very similar in content to the Global Mobility Seminar held in August 2019. |
September 2019
Wed 25 |
This session is an interactive workshop for staff with HR related roles who would like to increase their understanding of ‘race’ and racism. The aim of the session is not only to enhance the participants’ confidence in speaking about ‘race’ but also to provide them with tools to reflect on their role in the circulation of racism and to build their capacity to challenge racism. |
November 2019
Thu 7 |
Employment Law Update
Finished
In this session, the Legal Services Office will provide staff in HR related roles with an employment law update, including the latest in case law and forthcoming legislation changes. |
Thu 14 |
Immigration and 'Brexit' Update
Finished
This session is for staff in HR related roles and will provide an overview of recent changes to the UK immigration system for non-EEA nationals, and an update on ‘Brexit’. For the latter, practical guidance will be provided in respect of EU nationals and recruitment/immigration matters in the context of the ongoing Brexit negotiations. |
December 2019
Thu 5 |
New Online Career Development Tool
Finished
This is a chance to see a demonstration of the new Online Career Development Tool. During its pilot phase, the new tool is available to participants on the Professional Services Career Development Programme https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/cppd/event/2998518 The CDP is designed to support career development and progression, and particularly welcomes women, BAME staff and other under-represented groups. After evaluation of the pilot, it is intended that the tool will become available to other Professional Services staff. |
January 2020
Mon 20 |
This session is for staff in HR related roles and will provide an overview of different types of Academic Leave and how and in what circumstances they should be applied. |
February 2020
Mon 10 |
Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)
Finished
Equality Impact Assessments: Embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) is the University’s mechanism for undertaking equality analysis of new, or changes to existing, policies, functions or practice. This helps us to understand the actual, or potential, impact of policies, functions or practice when assessed against the nine protected characteristics. This session will explain:
Examples will be given examples of situations where EIAs have been used. |
March 2020
Thu 12 |
This session will provide an update on apprenticeships within the University. It aims to help HR colleagues across Schools and departments to understand the role that they can play in utilising this resource to support the development of staff and embed apprenticeships into the fabric of the University’s recruitment and workforce strategies. This could include succession planning, and individual personal development and aspirations. |
April 2020
Tue 21 |
New Recruitment Policy and Guidance
CANCELLED
This session will introduce and promote the new Recruitment Policy, highlighting the key sections of the policy and how this can support Recruitment activity at the University. The session will also explore the changes to the recruitment guidance, including a demonstration of the key functionality, a summary of the feedback received during testing and some of the new features that have been added. There will be ample opportunity to ask any questions relating to the policy or guidance during the seminar. Please note: The seminar will be very similar in content to the HR Forum sessions that will be taking place over Lent term. |
May 2020
Tue 12 |
Staff Review and Development (Appraisal) provides the opportunity for supervisors, managers and academics to engage in constructive discussion with their staff or academic colleagues about current and future work and their personal and career development. This session is to clarify the nature of SRD and its objectives, and consider best practice for individuals and those supporting SRD more broadly in Departments. |
June 2020
Thu 11 |
Flexible Working
CANCELLED
This session is an opportunity to find out more about the work ourcambridge and colleagues in the HR Division are progressing on supporting flexible working opportunities. You will hear about the different types of flexible working, the benefits, how to overcome barriers and how you can help build a flexible working culture within your area. |
July 2020
Tue 7 |
New Global Mobility Policy and Guidance
CANCELLED
This session is for staff in HR related roles and will:
Please note: The seminar will be very similar in content to the Global Mobility Seminar held in August 2019. |