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Record your first aid certificate in SSO
Capturing information about staff is important for the University to meet legislative requirements and ensure a safe environment for staff and students. This particularly important when the University has paid for training.
HR Tips Q2 2019 - University Staff transfer (and secondments)
Coordinating and managing staff transfers in an effective manner is important, both to ensure that our staff are afforded the opportunity to grow and build their careers within the University and to ensure that business goals and objectives continue to be delivered effectively to the University.
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HR Tips Q1 2019 - PDR and Leave management at the University
The University expects all continuing staff and staff on fixed term contracts of greater than 12 months to participate in the University’sÌýPlanning, Development and Review (PDR)Ìýprocess.
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HR Tips Q4 2018 - Supervisors and Safety
Do you supervise staff or higher degree research students?
HR Tips Q3 2018 - Staff Induction
Are you recruiting a new staff member?
HR Tips Q2 2018 - What to do when a Staff member resigns
In your capacity as a manager, it’s inevitable that your staff members will resign for a number of reasons. This quarter’s HR Tip will guide you through this process and set out your obligations in managing resignations.
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HR Tips Q1 2018 - Working Flexibly at the University
Creating a flexible workplace is part of a modern working organisation and is important for staff to balance work demands with caring and personal commitments. Flexibility helps attract and retain talent, leading to improved staff satisfaction, retention and productivity.
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HR Tips Q3 2017 - Managing the end of fixed-term contracts
As the end of the year approaches, we turn to consider your responsibilities when a staff member’s fixed term contract is coming to an end. This quarter’s HR Tip provides advice on the process you should follow to confirm the contract is ending or to renew the contract when you have an ongoing need for the position, including notice periods and severance pay.
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HR Tips Q3 2017 - Leave management at the University
Staff Services OnlineÌý(SSO) is the University’s online, self-service tool which, among other things, allows staff to apply for and manage leave. Your staff need to record leave that they’ve taken in SSO for several important reasons.
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HR Tips Q2 2017 - Ready and willing staff but no contract of Employment
Welcome to the second of our quarterly HR Tips for 2017. This quarter will highlight the importance of compliant employment contracts for your staff members.
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