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Managing Staff and Volunteers Useful Links
Useful Links
TOPIC: Managing Staff and Volunteers
Listed below are a range of recommended sources of further information and advice regarding managing staff and volunteers. Remember! The legal framework regarding voluntary and community organisations based in Northern Ireland is different from other parts of the UK. However, good practice principles and advice will be relevant to all groups.
Local support
Search the Signposting Directory for a fuller list of organisations in Northern Ireland who support and advise regarding the role of Management Committees.
Provides guidance on employment, including a list of Basic Rights at Work and answers frequently asked questions.
Department of Trade and Industry: Employment Relations
Provides downloadable information on most aspects of employment practice.
Provides a range of downloadable publications on topics such as disability, equal pay, fair employment and treatment, race, sex and sexual orientation, single equality bill and statutory duty.
Provides downloadable information and guidance on health and safety related areas including risk management and assessment.
Provides information on tax, PAYE, rates, and information regarding charities under its “businesses and corporations” section.
Comprehensive one-stop-shop for information, advice, downloadable publications and free training on employment practice.
A resource site with guidance on topics such as employee wellness and performance, human resources management, supervision, volunteers, etc.
Up-to-date information on the national minimum wage and free helpline telephone 0845 6500 201.
A range of downloadable resources on employment, insurance and good governance. Search for their Good Employment Guide – a downloadable manual specifically developed for the sector (NB any legislative changes since publication not incorporated) – and NICVA’s Staff Handbook which provides an up to date example of staff terms and conditions.
Tailored Interactive Guidance on Employment Rights
Provides user-friendly guidance for employers and employees on minimum wage, maternity, paternity & adoption rights.
Provides training, support and good practice guidance on issues relating to volunteering, volunteer management, child protection and voluntary management committees. Check out the publications list for a wide range of downloadable guidance and good practice resources for organisations involving volunteers.
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