Northampton College turned outdated pay structures into a strategic win, driven by transparency, engagement and rigorous evaluation.

✔️ 165 roles rewritten with the FEDRA model
✔️ 400+ grades upgraded
✔️ Gender pay gaps reduced
✔️ Applications up 52%
✔️ Student numbers rising

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Some tools quietly prove themselves year after year.

HERA and FEDRA have done that for 30+ years. Used across 130+ institutions to evaluate roles for half a million staff, and never found at fault in a tribunal.

Sometimes, constants matter.

Have a great weekend 🙌

#FridayThought

If AI isn’t your new HR sidekick yet… it’s about to be. Our AI for HR course is back in Jan 2026!

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This COP30, recognition & reward matter 🌍

95% of UNISON members are concerned about climate change.
Universities are responding with low-cost, values-led initiatives. Green Impact awards, cycle-to-work perks & eco-vouchers, boosting morale & engagement.

How’s your workforce going green? 🌱

#COP30

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩? With salary benchmarking still a top HR focus for 2026, are you ready to compete? ECC reports give you real insight, not guesswork, to stay ahead in the pay race.

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Labour’s higher education reforms represent a “radical” shift for the sector but the fee rises universities are being offered as “quid pro quo” for making changes won’t go far enough, according to vice-chancellors. Patrick Jack reports #edusky https://ow.ly/9rqy50XfFUX

We're always keen on a bit of reward & recognition. Today it's our turn - we're shortlisted for Contractor of the Year in the GO Awards 2025!

It is so great to be recognised for the work we do for our 130+ members and clients.

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