Measuring up: Benchmarking in the UK medical research charity sectorIn May 2018 we circulated a survey of 50 questions to our member charity CEOs and formal representatives. This resulting report is the first of its kind, providing UK medical research charities with crucial benchmarking data to inform the management of their organisations and staff. Any organisation can only be as good as the people it recruits. Staffing decisions are among the most important that charities make. Over recent years, employment law has become increasingly wide-ranging and ever more complex - subject to constant change. Consequently, our member charities need to take a proactive approach to managing their employees and the working environment. For a PDF version of this report please contact our Communications Officer, Leo. If you have any questions please contact our Impact Analyst, Jocelyn. With thanks to the RSA group and participating charities. Home Introduction Participants How to use this report Explore the survey results Sector impact Member stories Charities in action reports 6) Employee training and relations Key findings Most charities have a probation period of 3 or 6 months. Passing probation is often linked to increased benefits. Questions Typically how long is your probation period for new staff? Is passing this probation period tied to eligibility for any enhanced benefits? What was the average spend per head for training during 2017? How many employee relations cases did you have in 2017? How many of these were handled by internal processes? Do you have a trade union or employee representatives group? Typically how long is your probation period for new staff? Is passing this probation period tied to eligibility for any enhanced benefits? If yes, please describe briefly. The graph above shows a summary of the most common responses. Other responses included: enhanced maternity/paternity pay medical insurance increased notice period wellness allowance eyecare vouchers What was the average spend per head for training during 2017? (Excluding FTE cost of staff time) How many employee relations cases did you have in 2017? (For example: grievances, disciplinary actions, etc) How many of these were handled by internal processes? Do you have a trade union or employee representatives group? Manage Cookie Preferences