Staff support
Information and support for staff during the coronavirus outbreak
As Test and Protect measures are now in place, if you have symptoms of coronavirus you must:
- self-isolate straight away
- contact NHS Inform or call 0800 028 2816 to arrange a test
- tell your line manager or Nominated person
View guidance on reporting sickness absence due to coronavirus
Returning to campus
Information for staff on how each School and Directorate will open will be added to the Returning to Campus SharePoint pages as it becomes available.
Health and safety measures for returning to campus
Reporting non-compliance with Covid-19 rules
Physical distancing – working and studying on campus
Learning and teaching facilities
Staff social and eating spaces
Dealing with a Covid-19 outbreak on campus
Absences
Reporting sickness absence due to coronavirus or other illnesses when working from home
Annual leave
Annual leave and using holidays when working from home
Annual leave and pay if you are self-isolating or shielding
Dignity at work
See the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page for staff support materials including information on bullying and protected characteristics.
Furloughing
Information for staff who are furloughed
Health and wellbeing
Caring for children or dependents when working from home
Returning to work on campus if you or a family member have an underlying health condition
Looking after your physical and mental health
OPD are still offering a professional development programme running as webinars so do please check the online booking system for upcoming opportunities. There is also some helpful guidance for staff to working productively and for managers who are now managing remote teams.
Home working
Health and safety guidance when home/remote working
Tax relief for staff when working from home
Access to software from home (via student remote desktop service)
Immigration
Visa information for staff during the coronavirus pandemic
IT
Maximise your online experience when remote working
Using the VPN for working from home
Forward your office desk phone to your mobile/home
Introduction to Microsoft Teams
Online meetings guidance and etiquette
Create an online meeting in Microsoft Teams
Create the best quality video content at home
Get Microsoft 365 for free on your own devices
Upload your files onto OneDrive
Data protection for remote working
Procurement
Working hours and contracts
Staff have the option of temporarily reducing working hours as a result of coronavirus. You should agree the changes in advance with your line manager, including the duration.