Addressing HR Challenges in Schools: The Benefits of Outsourcing
25th September 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies
The education sector faces a number of challenges, from budget constraints to regulatory requirements, and one area that often demands significant resources and expertise is human resources (HR). Outsourcing certain HR functions can provide schools and academy trusts with a strategic advantage, allowing them to focus more on education and improving pupil outcomes.
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.
Leveraging People Analytics for Strategic Decision Making in Schools and Academy Trusts
22nd March 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions
People analytics is a data-driven approach that empowers schools and academy trusts to adapt their human resources strategies and gain a strategic advantage. In this blog, we explore the key points and benefits of data-driven HR and leveraging people analytics in schools and academy trusts.
Metrics that Matter: Improving Strategic Decision-Making in Education
14th March 2024 | HR | MATs/Academies | Payroll & Pensions
As schools strive to meet the diverse needs of students and navigate complex challenges, the role of metrics in informing these decisions cannot be exaggerated. Metrics provide tangible data and insights that allow school leaders and HR professionals to make informed choices, driving continuous improvement and success.