Part Time Staff Group
Purpose:
The purpose of the group is to provide an informal support network for people who currently work flexibly or on a part time basis, or who would like to do so in the future.
By sharing experiences the group will identify common problems and areas of good practice and will work with the equality and diversity function to improve the way that flexible and part time staff are managed within the University.
Membership:
The group is open to anyone who works flexibly or on a part time contract, or who would like do this.
The Officers of the Group shall be:
Chair elected by and from the Part Time Staff Group.
Facilitators:
Staff Development (Equality and Diversity) Adviser.
Staff Development (Equality and Diversity) Assistant .
Meetings:
Wednesday 14th September 2011, 12-1.30pm, SMB01.0
Contact:
Liz Quimby-Fountain, Staff Development Assistant, Equality and Diversity
Telephone: 01509 222177
Useful contacts:
- The Athena SWAN Charter is a scheme to recognise and share good practice on gender equality in SET in higher education employment. www.athenaswan.org.uk
- The Flexible Employment Options project, funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, has produced research and guidance on the practicalities of flexible working in the higher education sector. www.staffs.ac.uk/feo
- The Joint Negotiating Committee for Higher Education Staff has published Work–Life Balance Guidance for Higher Education Institutions. www.ucea.ac.uk/objects_store/JNCHES_Work-Life_Balance_Guidance.pdf
- The final report of the former Equal Opportunities Commission’s investigation into the transformation of work is entitled Enter the Timelords: Transforming Work to Meet the Future. www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/projects/workingbetter/transformingwork/Pages/default.aspx
- The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has produced a factsheet and other guidance on the health aspects of work–life balance. www.cipd.co.uk/subjects/health/worklifebalance
- The University of Bristol’s ‘Positive Working Environment’ web pages provide a range of advice and information on the benefits of a work–life balance. www.bris.ac.uk/pwe/work_life_balance.html