Stress in DWP Over recent months PCS members have been reporting that they are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress. Members put this down to the ever decreasing staff levels, loss of experienced staff and managers, constant change, unrealistic targets and a more oppressive organisational culture. For example members of all grades working in Jobcentres have … Continue reading Guidance on Managing and Reporting Stress at work

Although this is entitled get ready for your mid year it also has the details in about challenging any unfair marking:  Dispute unfair ratings  It is best practice to try to resolve disputes informally and only resort to formal action as a last resort. However, you can raise a formal grievance and appeal under People … Continue reading Challenge Unfair mid year ratings

The PCS National Executive Committee has called a ballot of union members recommending rejection of the government’s attack on the Civil Service Compensation Scheme. The ballot will run from 7 – 28 November 2016. Make sure you vote.   The Government's attack on the Civil Service Compensation Scheme will make getting rid of staff easier and … Continue reading Vote to reject the attack on the compensation scheme

Members have raised questions with the Branch on specific points. We have raised these with PCS DWP Group and have received answers, the details are published below: Question 1: I have been informed that colleagues working in the Corporate Centre/ IT will not be allowed to flex on from 7:30 am and that the flexi … Continue reading DWP Pay – AA to HEO – Snippets

Members have raised questions with the Branch on specific points. We have raised these with PCS DWP Group and have received answers, the details are published below: Question 1: I have been sent a factsheet with the following details: “Assumed Consent Employees should have some freedom to vary the non-fixed start or end of the … Continue reading DWP Pay – AA to HEO – Snippets

Members have raised questions with the Branch on specific points. We have raised these with PCS DWP Group and have received answers, the details are published below: Question 1: I have been sent a factsheet with the following details: “Assumed Consent Employees should have some freedom to vary the non-fixed start or end of the … Continue reading DWP Pay – AA to HEO – Snippets

Members have raised questions with the Branch on specific points. We have raised these with PCS DWP Group and have received answers, the details are published below: Question 1: I have been informed that colleagues working in the Corporate Centre/ IT will not be allowed to flex on from 7:30 am and that the flexi … Continue reading DWP Pay – AA to HEO – Snippets

The following details have been supplied by the TUC: Conservative c onference commitments from prime minister Theresa May and Brexit secretary David Davis to protect and improve employment rights are welcome – but must be translated into action, the TUC has said.  David Davis told last week’s Tory conference: “To those who are trying to … Continue reading Workers’ rights must be more than a soundbite

Members have raised questions with the Branch on specific points. We have raised these with PCS DWP Group and have received answers, the details are published below: Question 1: Can you please see the details about the 7:30 am start for those people who fix at 8:00 am. “Commencing at 7:30 am for those with … Continue reading DWP Pay – AA to HEO – Snippets

As we have received several requests to upload the full employee deal, please click the following link: DWP Pay Offer 2016