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Payroll Best Practices for Schools and Academy Trusts
23rd August 2024 | EduPeople | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions
Implementing payroll best practices can significantly reduce errors, save time, and ensure smooth payroll operations. Whether you’re handling payroll in-house or outsourcing it to experts, here are some of our top tips that every school or academy trust should follow.
Summary of proposed Employment law changes – July 2024
18th July 2024 | HR
During the recent state opening of Parliament and the King's Speech, the Government gave further information about its Employment Rights Bill, which will make wide-ranging and radical changes to employment law in the coming years. In advance of the publication of the full detail of the Employment Rights Bill, here is a summary of the main areas that will affect HR policies and procedures.
The Role of Social Media Checks for Safer Recruitment in Education
18th June 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies | Recruitment | Safeguarding
In a world where our lives are increasingly intertwined with social media, educational institutions face a unique challenge in ensuring the safety of their pupils. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance recognises the importance of incorporating social media checks into the recruitment process. This blog explores the role of social media checks in education and how they can enhance a safer recruitment process.
Strategic Workforce Planning in the Education Sector
18th April 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies
Workforce planning should start with an understanding of the organisation, which means looking both externally at the evolving regulatory context and shifting pupil needs in addition to examining strategy and culture. A proactive approach can ensure that establishments have the right people in the right roles at the right time and are able to adapt to the changing needs.
Investing in Employee Growth and Success
11th April 2024 | EduPeople | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions
Investing in employee growth is not just a strategic asset but a necessity. This blog delves into the benefits of investing in employee growth and success, their link to retention, and the role of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) in facilitating a comprehensive view of learning and development opportunities.
How technology can unlock back-office efficiency
27th March 2024 | EduPeople | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions
As Strictly Education marks its 20th birthday, managing director Heather Marchbank assesses the key challenges faced by schools now and in the future.