Already Implemented:

• University of Aberdeen
• Abertay University
• Dundee University
• University of Edinnburgh
• University of Glasgow

Expected to implement by Easter:

• Glasgow School of Art
• Heriot Watt University
• University of Paisley
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Stirling

No up to date information:

• Edinburgh College of Art
• Napier University
• Robert Gordon’s University

Role outline forms are now being sent out to staff from HR, if anyone whishes to use an electronic version it can be downloaded here.

As many of you will have noticed by now we have started the process of interviewing members of staff for benchmark roles. There will be approximately 140+ benchmark roles although this is likely to rise. The interviews are conducted by 2 trained role analysts (one from a union and 1 from HR) in an informal manner and so far the feedback has been positive. Approximately 12% of the interviews have been completed and it is envisaged to finish interviews by the end of Feb / start of Mar. If you have been selected as a benchmark role holder and have any questions feel free to contact George MacLeod or anyone in the HR project team.

The next dates for HERA training have been set for Mon 28th Feb and Tue 1st Mar. This course will be run by George Orr (ex Amicus).

Amicus will be holding the following training courses at Esher College, HERA training, 21/22 March, HAY training, 5/6 May. If you would like to book a place at one of these courses please contact Vera Titmus or telephone Vera on 0247-622-7522

Final agreement of the use of HERA as the job evaluation method to be employed at Stirling.
Initial training by HERA to be run at Stirling in early Jan 2005. This will in the first instance only involve members of the steering committee. However, other union volunteers will receive HERA training soon afterwards.
Benchmarking of roles to begin around Feb 2005.
Pilot role evaluation exercise around Mar/Apr.