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January ACEVO Jobs Newsletter

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Welcome to the first edition of 2024 of the ACEVO Jobs newsletter

Our monthly newsletter provides information relevant to social sector workforce leaders. Feel free to forward this email to your colleagues and networks!

WCVA - Spotlight

Friday, December 22, 2023

Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) is looking for a new Chief Executive.

Employing ex-offenders | Changes to disclosure periods for criminal convictions in England and Wales

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

In a groundbreaking move toward reducing reoffending and reintegrating ex-offenders, the UK government has revised the law surrounding the disclosure of criminal convictions in employment in England and Wales.

The reforms, which came into force on 28 October 2023 under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, shorten the duration of time during which individuals are obligated to disclose previous criminal convictions to prospective employers.

It is hoped that this will remove barriers to societal integration and empower individuals with a criminal history to rebuild their lives and make positive contributions to the workforce.

Managing the risk associated with volunteers

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

In this second and final part of our series about managing risk associated with volunteers, we will be discussing the best practices for an effective and efficient team of volunteers. As a charity insurer, who are both owned by a charity, and have close relationships with many local charities we support, we have a lot of insight on how charities can best operate and run smoothly. This article will discuss some of the top things to consider.

Managing your recruitment budget

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Welcome to the March edition of the ACEVO Jobs newsletter
Our monthly newsletter provides information relevant to social sector workforce leaders. Feel free to forward this email to your colleagues and networks!

Time to flex: embracing flexible working

Monday, February 14, 2022

ACEVO and NCVO have joined forces to produce ‘Time to Flex’, a report aiming to support leaders and individuals to approach flexible working in their organisations.

How to support your employees with year-end tax planning

Monday, January 24, 2022

With Christmas and New Year behind us, year-end tax planning should now be on your employees’ radars. The 2021/22 tax year will end on Tuesday 5th April. This year, there is no Spring Budget and Easter arrives on 15th April, so there shouldn’t be any obstacles standing in the way for your employees. However, the sooner they start their year-end tax planning the better, as some of the decisions they might have to make cannot be made quickly.

Hybrid Working – Practical Guidance

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Members of the Flexible Working Taskforce, including Working Families, have published new practical guidance to help employers develop fair and sustainable hybrid working practices.

How to recruit diverse candidates: The case of St George’s Hospital Charity

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Eastside Primetimers contributed a case study to the From Here to Diversity Guide to demonstrate best practice of inclusive recruitment.

Attracting top talent to your organisation – why employer brand matters even more than ever

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Due to the impact of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s job market is highly volatile. Some industries face crippling labour shortages whilst others face numerous applications to a select numbers of roles. As a result of this, it is more important than ever for charities to focus on their employer brand to ensure they are able to recruit effectively.