Union response to National Employers 2022/23 final pay offer for NJC staff
Further to the recent staff communications outlining the National Employers 2022/23 final pay offer for NJC Staff, we have been informed that all three recognised trade unions will be consulting with their members.
We are committed to challenging inequality, celebrating diversity and creating an environment where everyone feels safe and included. To help achieve this, and in response to the Race Equality Audit, we are making changes to workforce policies and practices.
As we’re coming towards the end of summer and some of us are thinking about the busy new school year, it’s important that we watch our stress levels and look after our mental health. Luckily, Microsoft can help us with this. From monitoring our mood, being reminded to take breaks and booking in dedicated time to focus, there’s plenty of tools at our disposal to help manage our work-life balance. If you want to learn more, join the Digital Change Team’s session ‘My Analytics and Insights’ on Wednesday 24 August.
Guidance from the UKHSA for those travelling abroad visiting family and friends
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published a series of resources for people travelling overseas. The resources give information for those travelling to visit friends and family abroad and emphasise that English residents don’t have the same protection against infections as local residents of the overseas country even if they have frequently visited or lived in the country.
When a contractor works for any of our service areas or schools, we are legally obligated by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to assess the work to determine the worker’s tax status and when the appropriate Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions (NIC) are paid. These regulations are known as employment status and the Off-Payroll Working (IR35) Rules.
Employment Status and Off-Payroll Working Regulations can be confusing, plus the process can be complex and time-consuming. Colleagues now have a chance to raise these issues at regular employment status surgeries hosted on Microsoft Teams.
Our Public Health Intelligence team is pleased to announce a new webinar about Behavioural Risk Factors, taking place on Wednesday 24 August at 11:30am. The aim of this exploratory webinar is to discuss the proposed first iteration of the Behavioural Risk Factors Dashboard. The session will focus on the dashboard, review objectives and gather feedback, which will contribute to the development of the project.
CDS and Airband honoured to take on challenge of connecting Hartland Quay
Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) and Airband are committed to delivering full fibre broadband to hard-to-reach locations in the region and it doesn’t come much more challenging than the stunningly rugged coastline at Hartland Quay.
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