Did you know that at UCL researchers have a number of benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, gym discounts, seasonal TFL tickets, pension scheme and shared parental leave?
Our research has shown that many of us are not aware of some of these benefits. All staff members should be aware of their own benefits within their work environment.
Answers to the Quiz questions in bold and links to relevant information:
- Who is your employer?
- Your Principle Investigator (PI)
- Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
- UCL
- Research Funder (MRC, NIHR, etc)
- During your induction and / or probation were you made aware of? (tick all that apply)
- Core working hours (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/working-hours)
- Worklife balance / flexible working options (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits/annual-leave-and-work-life-balance)
- Annual leave and sickness absence policies (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2020/apr/annual-leave)
- MyView/MyHR (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/myview)
- The probation policy and agreed dates for your review meetings (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/induction_probation.php#:~:text=4%20Probationary%20periods%20at%20UCL,the%20nature%20of%20the%20role.)
- Appraisal process (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2020/apr/appraisal-review-and-development-scheme)
- Academic Career Framework (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/ucl-130418.pdf)
- Health and Wellbeing benefits (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits/health-and-wellbeing)
- Assistance Programme (EAP) (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/health-wellbeing/occupational-health/employee-assistance-programme-eap)
- Supportfor career development (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/rs/careerdev.php)
- Financial benefits (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits/financial-benefits)
- Which of the following benefits are you aware of? (tick all that apply)
- Interest free season ticket loan (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2020/apr/season-ticket-loans)
- Cycle Scheme (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/payroll/tax-and-national-insurance/ucls-cycle-scheme)
- Free eye test (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/staff/task/book-eye-test)
- Gym memberships (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits/health-and-wellbeing)
- Voluntary healthcare schemes (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2014/dec/voluntary-healthcare-scheme-reminder-end-medical-history-disregarded-window)
- Wider wallet (https://uclbenefits.widerwallet.com/login)
- Give As You Earn (GAYE) (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/give_as_you_earn.php)
- Time Higher Education (THE) subscription (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits/financial-benefits/times-higher-education)
- UCL Library (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/)
- Costco membership (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-benefits/staff-benefits/financial-benefits/costco-membership)
- UCL Centre for Languages and International Education (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/languages-international-education/)
7. UCL and Brexit – Which of the following are you aware of? (tick all that apply)
- Brexit loan via UCL (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/brexit/immigration-loan-guidance)
- Immigration advice
- Work of the Brexit Mitigation Group
9. What are the UCL core hours, during which obligatory meeting should take place?
- 9 am – 5 pm
- 10 am – 4 pm
- 8 am – 6 pm
- What is the leave entitlement for full-time employees?
- 27 days
- 27 days plus bank holidays
- 27 days plus bank holidays and UCL closure days
- Which of the following is provided as support for career / professional development? (tick all that apply)
- Career surgeries (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioo/about-the-institute/athena-swan/careers/careeradvicesurgery)
- Career development training courses
- Mentorship (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/learning-development/career-experiences/coaching-and-mentoring)
- Coaching (same as above)
- -On the job training
- -None of the above
- How long do you need to be employed by UCL to be entitled to occupational maternity pay?
- There is no qualifying period
- Three completed months
- -Six completed months
(https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/maternity-leave)
- Are you eligible to apply for shared parental leave, if your partner does not work for UCL?
- Yes
- No
(https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/maternity-leave)
- How long do you need to be employed by UCL to be able to request flexible working?
- There is no qualifying period
- Three completed months
- Six completed months
- When should you notify your line manager / PI if you cannot attend work due to illness?
- One hour after your agreed starting time
- At least 30 minutes before your agreed starting time
- You do not have to report sickness absence
For further information contact the Early Career Researchers Focus Group