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September 23, 2024

Police Force Delays set to continue

Since December 2023, we have been reporting on significant delays to the processing times of some DBS enhanced applications in relation to Local Police Force checks.
  • EmploymentCheck
September 13, 2024

Teachers – Check benefit statements on My Pension Online (MPO) regularly

My Pension Online in a Teachers Pension portal that allows members to keep up to date with their teacher’s pension.
  • HR Connect
  • Payroll
September 13, 2024

HR Connect are proud sponsors of the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards 2025

We are thrilled to announce that HR Connect, Staff Care Services and Kent-Teach will proudly be supporting the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards 2025!
  • HR Connect
  • Kent Teach
  • Staff Care Services
September 12, 2024

Reserve your free space at our Autumn Breakfast Briefing 2024

Join us for the HR Connect Autumn Breakfast Briefing on Wed 6th November 2024 at Mercure Brands Hatch, Dartford, DA3 8PE, for key updates and actionable advice to enhance your school's processes. Reserve your free space today!
  • HR Connect
  • Kent Teach
  • EmploymentCheck
  • Staff Care Services
September 11, 2024

The Importance of Flu Vaccination

Flu vaccination is important because while flu is unpleasant for most people, it can be dangerous and even life threatening for some people in high risk groups.
  • HR Connect
  • Staff Care Services
September 5, 2024

Universal Credit Explained

Learn about Universal Credit, its impact on payroll, and employer responsibilities in our special National Payroll Week update. Discover how earnings affect payments and more.
  • HR Connect
September 4, 2024

Payrolling of Benefit in Kind

In this special update for National Payroll Week, we explore the payrolling of benefits, which is set to become mandatory in April 2026. What are the common benefits in kind and what does it mean when it becomes mandatory?
  • HR Connect
September 2, 2024

A Day in the Life of a HR & Payroll Assistant

It’s National Payroll Week and over the course of this week we’ll share some insights into all things payroll to celebrate our payroll colleagues and what they do to ensure everyone gets paid correctly and on time.  We're kicking off with a 'Day in Life' feature of a HR & Payroll Assistant.
  • HR Connect
July 30, 2024

2024 Teachers’ Pay Award Announced

The Government has now announced the proposed increases to pay for Teachers in maintained Schools from September 2024. On 29th July the Government published the independent School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) report, including their recommendations on Teachers’ pay.
  • HR Connect
July 9, 2024

Dismissal and re-engagement Code of Practice comes into force

Explore the new Code of Practice on 'Dismissal and re-engagement' effective from July 18, 2024. Learn about fair practices, implications for employers, and key provisions to navigate this change in the workplace.
  • Legal Connect
July 8, 2024

Implications for HR and employment following UK election

Stay informed about the implications for HR and employment practices following the UK election in 2024. Learn about Labour's proposed reforms and the potential changes in the workplace landscape.
  • HR Connect
July 8, 2024

Reasons why a DBS Check may be delayed

The likelihood of experiencing a delay with a DBS Check partly depends on the type of check selected, usually Enhanced checks that go to the local police force experience the most delays. However, there are other reasons that applications may be delayed and here is how you can try to prevent them.
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