The next phase of the Reward Project is about to start, and will focus on staff in the MSA and TAE career pathways at levels 4-7. This is a key strategic project that supports the University’s goal to ‘reward and recognise staff for their performance and contribution’*and ensure staff feel valued and engaged in the work they do to contribute to the success of the University.
The Reward Project is being managed in phases, to enable meaningful engagement with different groups of staff and to ensure resources are sufficient to meet the requirements of the project.
The project has focused so far on the ERE (academic) community, all of whom are at levels 4-7. Representative working groups of staff designed proposals, which informed policy development and are now in the process of being implemented.
A key and universal output of the project is the provision of an improved appraisal framework, and investment in appraisal training and other resources to support the changes needed. This builds on feedback including staff surveys about the need to improve the quality of appraisals.
The next phase of the Reward Project will involve staff at levels 4-7 in the MSA and TAE career pathways, who are represented in all areas of professional services and all the faculties. The project will then focus its attention on all staff at levels 1-3.
As in the previous phase of the project, representative volunteers will be sought to engage on the project and representatives from the relevant trade unions will also be involved from the beginning. Further information on how to get involved will follow shortly.
Steve White – Chief Operating Officer
Sponsor, Reward Project MSA and TAE 4-7
Adam Wheeler – Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost
Sponsor, Academic Reward Project (ERE)
For more information about the project to date please view the Project website or email us if any queries.