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Plymouth University & MidlandHR: Project synergy - creating an effective project
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aving implemented MidlandHR's iTrent - the single specialist solution for talent management, workforce planning, HR and payroll - the university now has high levels of automation for the majority of its operational processes, has increased levels of online applications saving 880 hrs per year, as well as establishing a platform for future developments. Lynn Tincler, Head of HR Operations at the university, explains: “We place great value in employee diversity and consequently, consider students’ experience to be enriched. Individuals’ contributions are recognised and rewarded in line with the university’s strategic aims, which are evident in our range of HR policies.” One of the university’s objectives was a commitment to developing e-business. Aligned with this, HR’s strategy to prove its commitment to delivering the university’s strategic objectives was to develop an integrated HR system. “HR system development objectives were to be operationally efficient; improve customer service through better functionality; improve access to data; and reduce paper usage. Further objectives were to enhance the reputations of both the HR department and the university by providing key HR information across the university; and to develop project skills in the HR operational team,” comments Tincler.
Establishing specific, measurable, attainable,
realistic and time framed goals was essential to the success of the project. Three key phases were identified. First, upgrade to iTrent. Second, implement web recruitment for online applications, in addition to piloting Manager Self- Service (MSS). The final phase introduces performance development reviews and the rollout of MSS.
Since using iTrent, HR has aligned with the university’s strategic aims for technology and e- business. iTrent’s implementation and ongoing developments have facilitated HR in driving use of the system and improving customer service. The
Silverstone Study Centre is top of the class T
he Silverstone Study Centre has shown itself to be at the top of the class for educational visits after being awarded a Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge. The award recognises the high standard of Silverstone’s interactive educational offering for children of all ages.
Awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, the LOtC Quality Badge is the national benchmark for organisations with educational packages outside of the classroom, granted to those who have demonstrated excellence within their educational experiences and effective risk management.
project team’s success has subsequently led to the decision to identify a team within HR to focus on continuing system and process improvement to enable realisation of the university’s future aspirations.
Consistently ranked in the top three modern universities, Plymouth has over 30,000 students and almost 3,000 employees.
u0115 945 7712
uwww.midlandhr.com
The Silverstone Study Centre has tailored its educational guided tours of the venue to elements of the National Curriculum, taking pupils on an exciting and engaging journey, including the historical importance of the circuit and it’s transition from a WWII airfield into the British hub of motor sport that it is today. In addition, the Silverstone Study Centre also offers workshops in-keeping with aspects of Key Stage 1 to 3 History, Geography, Maths, English and Science, Key Stage 2 and 3 Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and Key Stage 4 and beyond Business Studies. Tailored programmes linked to the National Curriculum and specific learning needs also give children and young people the opportunity to experience education in a truly engaging and inspiring setting. The circuit has a unique offering, delivering educational material in a fun, legendary setting and providing a day that visitors won’t forget.
u0844 3728 344
uwww.silverstone.co.uk/education
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www.education-today.co.uk October 2012
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