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  • Update: Pension contributions

    The government introduced automatic enrolment in 2012 to help employees and workers get the retirement they want. Since then, millions of employees and workers, supported by contributions from their employers, have begun saving into a workplace pension. The next step is for the minimum amount paid towards your workplace pension – by the Museum and by you – to increase to 8%. This will help towards building your pension pot for your future.

    From 6 April 2019, for individuals in the Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme, the Museum will contribute 4% (currently 3%), and you will be required to contribute 4% (currently 3%) from your qualifying earnings, making a total of 8% paid into your retirement savings.

    Did you know that:

    • Saving into a workplace pension is a simple and easy way to help ensure you get the kind of retirement that you want
    • The earlier you begin saving, the more time your savings have to grow. You can also choose to save more than the minimum if you wish
    • The money will remain yours, including the contributions made by your employer, even if you change jobs
    • When you retire, you will be able to choose how to use your pension savings

  • Morning Briefings are Changing from 13 Feb

    We’re changing the way we do our daily briefings to bring everyone who interacts with our visitors together.  It’s to try and ensure that everyone receives the same information about things that might affect the visitor experience and that everyone is given greater context into the wider operation and performance of the Museum.

    Those who are in non-visitor-facing roles will also be joining the briefings once a week on a day of their choice and on the second Wednesday of every month, Andrew Lovett will join the session to give a briefing.

    We will be kicking off the new briefings with an address by Andrew on Wednesday 13 Feb at 9.15am in the WI.

    From then on, all briefings will take place in the WI unless you are informed otherwise. On a daily basis, they will begin at 9.30am, will last no longer than 10 minutes and will be delivered by alternating members of the Museum’s management team.

    Andrew’s monthly address will begin at 9.15am.

    Please do arrive promptly so that the briefings can start on time and our front line colleagues can then get into position ready for opening.

     

  • HR arrangements

    Until we put in place long-term arrangements, I’m very pleased to let you know that Michaela Fallon-Williams will be taking-on additional responsibilities for Human Resources, and is now your primary contact.  Michaela’s contact details are unchanged. [email protected] Ext 238.

    From next week we will be joined by Helen Astill to further strengthen HR, to support and line-manage Michaela, and to lead on certain projects, including  consultations with colleagues on proposals to restructure how we operate.  Helen is a highly experienced HR professional and will be on-site for a few days a week.  Helen will report to me.

    Andrew

  • Food & Drink Events – Staff & Volunteer Tickets Available

    Want to come with your friends and family to the Food & Drink evenings tasting events? Take advantage of a reduced price of £25 per person for all of the events throughout the year.

    Our next events are Burns Night with Glenlivet on Fri 25 Jan, Meet the Mixer with Fevertree Fri 1 Feb and Wine Tasting – British Wine Revolution on Fri 8 Feb. For more information take a look at the website or speak to one of the Food and Drink management team!

    In other events news, tickets for the Museum’s Special Tier 1 evening events (except Peaky Blinders Nights) will go on sale to Members, staff & volunteers on Mon 4 Feb. Peaky Blinders Nights tickets will go on sale to Members, staff & volunteers on Wed 27 Feb. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the ‘Staff tickets for Events‘ Policy which has been slightly changed in light of feedback received last year.

  • Last Few Places Left On Training Sessions

    There are still a few places remaining on some of the optional training sessions taking place over the next couple of weeks.

    The following sessions still have spaces, if you are interested in attending then either contact your manager or Lucy Bennett in HR (ext 219).

    Personal Finance – Led by The Money Charity

    Thursday 10th January AM or PM

    These sessions will cover all aspects of personal finance from current accounts to mortgages and pensions and attendees will be able to ask for specific subjects to be covered.

     

    Personal Wellbeing – Led by WEA

    Wednesday 16th January 09:30 am, 11:00 am or 13:30 pm

    These sessions will be led by the Workers Education Association and will be bite-sized 1 hour sessions aimed at improving your wellbeing and looking at techniques you can use to stay healthy both physically and mentally.

     

    Non-Neurotypical Awareness – Led by Signs4Life

    Wednesday 16th January AM

    Thursday 17th January AM

    These sessions aim to increase your awareness of the Autism spectrum or as it is becoming more frequently referred to, Non-Neurotypical awareness. The sessions will be useful for all colleagues as they relate to both visitors and staff.

  • Sickness Absence – Reminder

    If you are absent from work due to sickness or injury for 7 days or less you will need to complete a Self Certification Form. If the sickness or injury lasts for longer than 7 days you will need to provide a Fit Note from your doctor.

    Self Certification forms can be found on the intranet: Documents/Information & Policies/ Forms, Guides and How To/ Forms/ For Staff

    Once the form has been completed this needs to be returned to HR.

    BCLM SELF CERTIFICATION SICKNESS FORM Dec 2018

     

  • Museums & Resilient Leadership (MRL) programme 19/20 – Applications now open

    Museums & Resilient Leadership (MRL) programme 19/20 – Applications now open

    The Museums & Resilient Leadership Programme (MRL) has been run by the Museum for the last 5 years, thanks to funding from Arts Council England.  It’s a year-long programme aimed at those working in the cultural sector who wish to develop their leadership ambitions, particularly (but not exclusively) to those at the mid-point of their career.  The Programme will help you become more resilient and work out how you can best make a contribution to our sector.

    A place is secured each year for a member of staff from BCLM.  Applications for the MRL 2019-2020 Programme are now open, & will be until 5pm on 31 January 2019.  You can apply via this link – http://www.museumresilience.com/application-mrl-2019-2020/.

    If you’re interested in applying but want to find out more, or discuss your eligibility, then please take a look at the website (http://www.museumresilience.com/), or you can contact Jo Turner to arrange a chat with Andrew or one of the MRL Directors.  You should also discuss your interest with your line manager.

  • Shutdown Training Programme Live

    2019’s shutdown training timetable will run from Monday 7th January to Friday 18th January, followed by the Staff Social on Monday 21st January.

    The training programme contains mandatory training which all colleagues will need to attend on either the 9th January or 11th January for a full day as well as some mandatory training sessions for specific colleagues in First Aid, Cash Handling and Tessitura on other days.

    There are also shorter sessions on various topics which you can sign up to attend if interested and these range from Personal Financial Planning to Personal Well-being.

    Last but not least we have sessions planned specifically for managers focusing on sickness absence management and contracts.

    If you are interested in attending any of the optional sessions shown then please contact your manager to sign up. Your manager will let you know which mandatory sessions you will need to attend.

    You can find the programme at Useful Contacts & Support/HR/Training & Development/Programme of Museum Training 2018 & 2019

     

  • NMDC Reciprocal Free Admission Scheme

    National Museum Director’s Council (NMDC) has updated the details of their reciprocal free admission scheme, available for all staff at member institutions.

    For a list of sites included in the scheme please click NOV 18 – NMDC Reciprocal Free Admission Arrangements

    Anyone that is interested in the scheme will need a headed letter from HR in order to be granted free admission. Requests should be made via email: [email protected]

     

  • E-payslip portal – an update

    The email invitations for the new e-payslip portal have now been sent out. Please check your email for a message from [email protected] and click on the link to register.

    As previously advised, you will need your NI number to verify your identity.

    The most common reasons for failed verifications are as follows:

    • Employees adding dashes to their NI number e.g. AB-12-34-56-A rather than AB123456A
    • Employees adding dashes to their DOB rather than a slash e.g. 01-01-2001 rather than 01/01/2001
    • Random inclusions of dashes where there should not be any

    You will then receive a second email to activate account using your chosen user name and password – you must do this within 24 hours.

    If you are having any difficulties please contact Diane, Caroline or Sam in Finance for assistance.