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This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Unfortunately, they are not very effective, and I would prefer they leave and recruit new members. They all have been...
Ocean King
Hi All, We're looking at potentially changing our HR system as we need something that have more functionality than the fairly basic system we already use. We've got c.50 employees but also have c.70...
Maddy Wall
Can anyone point me in the right direction to establish if some individuals are entitled to holiday pay please? We pay our coaches to run a few clubs and a throw away remark on the radio has got me t...
Peter Dun
Hi folks We're an intersectional feminist charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse. We have an EDI working group, which looks at how to reach all sectors of society and ensure services are acce...
Claire Donaldson
We are recruiting for a marketing and project support post and i wondered if anyone could suggest anywhere that we are missing with our advertising. We have currently listed it on:  Charity job inde...
Susan Eardley
As a charity, we have a small staff but a high turnover rate. We prioritise taking care of our employees and ensuring that we have proper HR processes and procedures in place to protect ourselves in...
Jonathan Spencer
Hi all, I currently work in the charity sector in data services. My interest is in research and reporting/evaluation/research.  Does anyone have any advice on relevant study/courses that would help t...
Hannah M
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Hi, I have been applying for positions on CharityJob over the past few months. I feel I have had the transferable ski...
Ocean King
I work for a charity with 150-200 staff. Our benefits are currently pretty basic (pension), eye test vouchers. We want to look at introducing  a benefits package but not too costly, does anyone have...
Rachel Jamieson
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Do you use professional, paid-for coaching within your organisation and how do you find a good coach?
Ocean King
Hi Charity Connect community! One of my clients is reviewing their HR provider. They (obviously) want a reasonably priced one as they are a small charity (income £600k) Any recommendations greatly re...
Phyllida Perrett
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Hi, we are a micro/small charity and we are looking for any recommendations for HR services/support. Are other organi...
Ocean King
Good morning all, 🌻 I'm Maria and I'm brand new to this platform! Hoping to have the opportunity to connect and share ideas with you all! 🌎 I have been in the no-profit sector for the last three ye...
Maria Kusheela Maroni
Our charity has steadily grown year on year and we are at the point whereby we cannot grow any further without our first paid role, overseeing the day to day work at the animal rescue centre. We woul...
Jon Beresford
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Any examples of charities who make use of self-employed/freelance workers as an ongoing part of the operating model?...
Ocean King
Hi everyone, I’m Ekaterina, the Marketing Manager at New Challenge. We offer fully funded NCFE Level 2 courses in Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG), Mental Health, and Counselling Skills to eli...
Ekaterina Litvinova
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Hello, I'm moving from HE to the charity sector. I have a skills and experience in income generation and bid writing,...
Ocean King
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: I am a Trustee for a small charity, currently struggling due to unprecedented funding cuts. Employing 6 soon to be 5...
Ocean King
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: I'm considering working for an organisation where they are offering a 7 year contract. Is this strange? What are your...
Ocean King
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Hello all, I’m hoping you can help. We have a team member who was initially recruited on a 1-year FTC expiring in Jan...
Ocean King
Hello all, Does anyone have recommendations for an affordable umbrella company / Employer of Record (EOR) service provider? A France-based non-profit that I work with is looking to hire 1 or 2 UK-bas...
Ibis Lilley
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: As a charity we have spent time encouraging staff with lived-experience to join our organisation as they have a wealt...
Rose Cruickshank
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: Anyone know where an 'Interim Service Manager' can be sourced? Anyone recommend anyone or any organisation who had a...
Ocean King
Hi there, I work for a global NGO and we are looking at reaching out to values-aligned global celebrities to help raise our profile. We have a strong following in the UK, and a number of high profile...
Victoria Evans
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: I have recently joined a charity and I am reviewing the sick pay. I have established out of 20 other charities. Major...
Ocean King
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: How much does age discrimination crop up in your experience? Are employers more likely to employ someone in their 30'...
Ocean King
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: We are reviewing our probation periods and wanted to know what probations period you have for permanent and fixed ter...
Ocean King
This question is from a member of our community that wishes to remain anonymous: We have had a request for information from a firm of solicitors and exploring the history to the request, the person...
Ocean King
Hi All, I am looking to change career direction and enter into the charity/fundraising field. I feel as though I have lots of relevant transferable skills and have even had a little experience of fun...
Derek Whitaker
Hi  I am interested in any recommendations re: DBS providers who also offer ID check as part of the package. Also general comments/ tips if you have any. We have a current provider but interested in...
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