Crossing Thresholds: The Making and Remaking of a 21st-Century College Chaplain

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providing external stimulation and motivation at appropriate levels to keep the person engaged and responsive and active

The NEU believes that the appraisal review statement at the end of the cycle should be the only source of evidence you require to support pay progression. The policy should enable you to submit additional evidence if you choose but you should not be requested or directed to submit additional evidence or penalised if you choose not to do so. You should not be required to maintain a portfolio of evidence to support your application.

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One last thing: my former line manager, who encouraged me to join Crossing Thresholds; my current manager, who is supporting my development; the panel that recruited me into my new role; the partner who supports me every step of the way and shares the parenting and housekeeping… they’re all men. It’s not just women who are ready to give women time and space to develop in the workplace. Just saying.

Between 31 March 2020 and 31 March 2021, our pay gap reduced, and this was primarily attributable to the significant recruitment of EOs and AOs on fixed term contracts that took place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, altering the overall grade distribution within DWP. As a higher proportion of employees were at the AO and EO grade in March 2021 than March 2022, receiving the same rate of pay (known as a spot rate) the mean GPG had decreased. Colleagues at all grades have access to staff networks to support them throughout their careers and progression.

Piloting the use of diverse jobs boards such as Vercida to promote opportunities to under-represented groups and develop DWP’s employee brand as an inclusive employer. We’re also exploring the use of returners jobs boards aimed at attracting talented career returners seeking to re-enter the labour market. During 2021/22, many colleagues employed on these fixed term contracts left DWP, and the overall proportion of male and female colleagues at lower grades has decreased. There was, however, a greater decrease in the proportion of males at these lower grades, and therefore a greater increase in the proportion of males at our higher grades. There has also been notable recruitment during 2021/22 at HEO and above. These changes to our grade distribution have contributed to an increase in our mean GPG. Turnover has also had a significant impact, with new recruits primarily joining at the pay band minimum, replacing leavers who may be higher up the pay band. Proportion of men and women employees in each quartile BEIS group figures (excluding Executive Agencies) Quartile

When do you take the time to think about what you really want from your career? Well last year I got that time, when I completed the Crossing Thresholds programme; a programme for women grades AO-G6 in the Civil Service looking to develop their career in a structured and supportive environment. Ensured fairness of opportunity by suggesting improvements to development scheme processes, meaning recommending that pictures are removed from Aspiring Leaders Forms to limit any biases across the sifting process. Next stepsDr Amitta Shah is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years’ experience in working with autistic children and adults. She has expertise in the diagnosis and management of catatonia in autism and has published papers on the subject with Dr Lorna Wing. Here she shares her insight and expertise of this under-recognised and poorly understood condition. What is catatonia?

Implementation of ‘name-anonymised’ recruitment. This supports diversity in the workforce by helping to create a more level playing field in the assessment process.

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Catatonia can last anywhere froma few hours to weeks, months, or years. It can reoccur frequently for weeks toyears after the initial episode.” healthline.com We confirm that data reported by DWP is accurate and has been calculated according to the requirements and methodology set out in the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties and Public Authorities) Regulations 2017.