Pride Month: 6 ways to support LGBTQ+ Employees and Create an Inclusive Workplace
22nd June 2023 | HR | MATs/Academies
Pride Month, celebrated annually in June, is a celebration designed to recognise the influence of the LGBTQ+. It serves as a reminder of the importance of diversity, equal rights, and the freedom to live without discrimination. Here are 6 ways your school or academy trust can support LGBTQ+ employees and create an inclusive workplace.
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Prioritising Employee Health and Wellbeing: A Focus on Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 in the Education Sector
19th May 2023 | HR | MATs/Academies | Mental Health
This blog aims to shed light on the importance of mental health in the education sector and emphasise the role of Employee Health and Wellbeing services, provided by Strictly Education, in promoting a healthier work environment.
How to get value from your internal scrutiny programme
11th May 2023 | MATs/Academies | Internal Scrutiny
Internal Scrutiny is a requirement but can be so much more than a tick-box exercise. An effective internal scrutiny process can add significant value to an academy trust, by helping to manage risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and promote transparency and accountability.
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Attracting Top Talent: How schools and academy trusts can improve their strategy
4th May 2023 | HR | MATs/Academies | Recruitment
Attracting the best talent is often easier said than done. In this blog, we will explore some strategies that school and academy trust leaders can use to attract top talent and look at sustaining a strong and successful team to ensure ongoing success.
Creating a Successful People Strategy in Education: 5 areas to get you started
26th April 2023 | HR | MATs/Academies
Your people are the most important asset within your school or academy trust. From teachers and administrators to support staff and school business managers, every person in a school has a critical role to play in supporting pupil outcomes. In this blog, we'll explore five key components of a successful people strategy within the education sector and discuss how this can help schools achieve their goals.
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Using analytics and reporting in HR and payroll systems to make data-driven decisions in the education sector
20th April 2023 | HR | MATs/Academies
HR and payroll teams are responsible for ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time, managing employee records, and maintaining compliance with regulations. This blog explores how analytics and reporting can help schools and academy trusts improve their decision making and incorporate data and analytics into their overall people strategy.