tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post1120395203406213294..comments2024-03-28T07:32:23.397+00:00Comments on On Probation Blog: Morale in the CRCsJim Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-48714455963139379402017-04-04T15:42:53.421+01:002017-04-04T15:42:53.421+01:00What about other CRCs? - I think you need to have ...What about other CRCs? - I think you need to have some balance<br />Rob Allen's piece yesterday states good morale and does not mention about high level of staff morale. I interact with DTV and other areas and by and large the morale in DTV is good compared to other areas. Even so the management there are trying to get people involved and asking for input.<br />When it comes to workstreams I've never expected all my suggestion to be taken on board by management. Having some is surely better than never being asked. <br />Also you speak to people in DTV and the model was designed by staff. There was a mutual involved in the bid and still involved now. They are facts that can't be disputed. We also know from lots of research that one of the best ways to reduce offending is to work with someone in their community. One to one work is possible anywhere people find it comfortable for them - maybe it's different and it makes us feel uneasy but if I recall correctly the old "office" way of working hadn't exactly delivered a low rate of re-offending for the DTV area - was it over 50% back in the glory days?!?!<br />I’ve heard there has also been a number of improvements there and things that from an outside view I would love to have. Staff parties, recognition schemes, high street vouchers and long service awards to name a few. And of course agile working and the ability to work to suit me and my offenders. Something you clearly don’t like but maybe you need to ask yourself some searching questions….<br />If all you are going to do is see the empty side of a business trying then perhaps you need to think is it me…..? but hey it’s not fashionable to be pro-success in a climate of doom is it<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-32672725591519830202017-04-02T16:32:05.753+01:002017-04-02T16:32:05.753+01:00How convenience that the first of the month falls...How convenience that the first of the month falls on a weekend, therefore any standing orders or direct debit's will be leaving staff accounts on Monday the third which is the day we are supposedly been paid, therefore minimising the collateral damage. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12679673395163640011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-79876646613307238622017-04-02T12:59:31.668+01:002017-04-02T12:59:31.668+01:0011:32 Hang your head in shame! Any member of staff...11:32 Hang your head in shame! Any member of staff should expect to get paid on time regardless of who they work for. Absolutely shocking and TUs should look at a legal case against the company in question regarding illegally withholding wages?.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-10849210827512825922017-04-02T12:05:57.145+01:002017-04-02T12:05:57.145+01:00Im in the NPS and morale is the lowest in Manchest...Im in the NPS and morale is the lowest in Manchester than Ive seen it in 20 yearsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-57634838051145204632017-04-02T10:53:52.519+01:002017-04-02T10:53:52.519+01:00Changing the topic slightly. I recently applied fo...Changing the topic slightly. I recently applied for a job as a PSO for London CRC at the beginning of March. We were told that we would hear the outcome in a weeks time. However it's now been a month and haven't heard whether I am successful or not. The recruitment team have emailed us with delayed feedback dates. It seems that each week the date keeps getting delayed. We were told that the start date would be 10/4. Is this normal? End of the tax year is looming is this why there is a delay? It's been very stressful not knowing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-15567741279583680492017-04-02T10:45:58.719+01:002017-04-02T10:45:58.719+01:0007:09 You are very quick to turn what was a positi...07:09 You are very quick to turn what was a positive comment into a criticism and a bit of union bashing. <br /><br />Speaking as Co-Chair CRC of Napo London Branch David Raho in fact said <br /><br />'In situations like this I am very glad that I am in a union and I have such reliable union colleagues to call upon who I know will step in and support their colleagues (whether members or not) but of course members will get ongoing assistance and support whereas non member colleagues cannot expect union assistance.' <br /><br />He definitely does not say the problem did not affect all staff as you inaccurately assert.<br /><br />He was writing in response to a ex-napo member who had requested assistance and advice. <br /><br />Advice and support was given generously however this was a reminder that only napo members can expect to get ongoing union assistance when things go wrong wheras non-members must rely on themselves and employers for assistance. Why wouldn't he say that? It is factual and branch policy. Even after joining napo (and most other unions) you are restricted to advice and support for the first 3 months to stop the practice of people waiting until they have a problem before joining.<br /><br /><br />Criticising a branch chair for prioritising resources for the support of members over non-members seems a bit odd. Unions will as David rightly says give limited assistance to non-members to remind them what they could have if they joined/rejoined and yes this is to aid recruitment. So yes when things go wrong and non-union members are asking unions for help then it is a very obvious recruitment opportunity. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-37378824112431204722017-04-02T09:22:30.638+01:002017-04-02T09:22:30.638+01:00There is just one person left in my last team and ...There is just one person left in my last team and they're off sick. I managed to move to another team to avoid bullying - that person has now been promoted to SPO. A truly unprofessional, unpleasant and miserable culture in team which once had good management and an excellent reputation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-12654521908153727152017-04-01T16:07:01.918+01:002017-04-01T16:07:01.918+01:00I hope the journalists and parliamentarians with r...I hope the journalists and parliamentarians with resources and authority to investigate that do, it is a very believable scenario in my opinion.<br /><br />If it is true that it was planned the Employers had a duty of care to staff to advise them sufficiently in advance so they could postpone regular payments that were to be made automatically and to adjust other financial arrangements.Andrew_S_Hattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115192522317353139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-52802569106806087652017-04-01T15:29:13.656+01:002017-04-01T15:29:13.656+01:00Which NPS do you work for, because Manchester coll...Which NPS do you work for, because Manchester colleagues haven't spoken a word about any low morale and the staff certainly seem to have more of a voice than the inflicted CRC staff. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-29437265625819680932017-04-01T13:15:32.054+01:002017-04-01T13:15:32.054+01:00Thoughts are with CRC colleagues. The way these co...Thoughts are with CRC colleagues. The way these companies treat their staff is nothing short of abuse. Morale is also extremely low in NPS, previously committed staff and managers continue to leave in droves . Current senior management have no thought for staff who are merely seen as target hitting machines. The attitude is if you don't like it you know what to do. It's all so very sad :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-2908454670803498412017-04-01T13:14:24.108+01:002017-04-01T13:14:24.108+01:00Only if heckling and throwing rotten fruit is allo...Only if heckling and throwing rotten fruit is allowed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-6742094187923348892017-04-01T12:56:03.258+01:002017-04-01T12:56:03.258+01:00Is anyone going to the HMPPS Launch on Mon 3 April...Is anyone going to the HMPPS Launch on Mon 3 April 2017 at HMP/YOI Isis? I've heard our great leader Liz Truss will be there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-56584714349955000102017-04-01T12:48:49.862+01:002017-04-01T12:48:49.862+01:00Off side 11:32 - not sure whom you work for but he...Off side 11:32 - not sure whom you work for but hearing about the poor staff in London not getting paid made me in CGM CRC ( Interswerve ) rather nervous as I wouldn't put a trick like this past them or any of the other private companies in order to keep money in their own accounts !!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-37596230056200949372017-04-01T12:34:18.596+01:002017-04-01T12:34:18.596+01:00I find your comment unfair, regardless of what the...I find your comment unfair, regardless of what they get paid it should be on time. Have you seen the cost of living in London. These sort of comments do not help at a time when we all need to stick together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-23441164860676880722017-04-01T12:07:01.076+01:002017-04-01T12:07:01.076+01:00London staff also have the most expensive out goin...London staff also have the most expensive out goings in the UK. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-35548614474998477432017-04-01T12:00:33.920+01:002017-04-01T12:00:33.920+01:00"Best paid" in comparison to what? You&#..."Best paid" in comparison to what? You're an idiot if you think £70 a week extra in London weighting makes much of a dent in Londons extortionate travel, rental and living costs. I feel sorry for all those punched into the red yesterday because of London CRC's ploy to balance the accounts and show end of year profits. Something they'd only do if they were on the verge of going bust. I doubt MTCNovo will be around this time next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-69612147649569852712017-04-01T11:32:25.072+01:002017-04-01T11:32:25.072+01:00London staff are the best paid in the UK so now I&...London staff are the best paid in the UK so now I've got to feel sorry for them for being paid a day late. .... boo hooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-3531604982698828272017-04-01T11:29:58.037+01:002017-04-01T11:29:58.037+01:00Consider the total Salary costs for MTCNovo, then ...Consider the total Salary costs for MTCNovo, then defer it for 72 hours over the end of tax year into the new tax year. 09:11's old man might have a point:<br /><br />interest on the salaries shows as income + delayed salaries do not impact upon expenditure = report on figures for 2016/17 year end impresses shareholders.<br /><br />Impact upon staff is merely collateral damage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-14420197597308890552017-04-01T11:02:25.271+01:002017-04-01T11:02:25.271+01:00Maybe so. The non payment of ALL staff is not a &q...Maybe so. The non payment of ALL staff is not a "glitch" or "error". They were aware staff were not going to be paid on the usual payday, the question is whether they did it intentionally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-8407725087424567352017-04-01T10:38:12.843+01:002017-04-01T10:38:12.843+01:00Whatever the real reason is for not paying staff, ...Whatever the real reason is for not paying staff, I'd lay a bet that the excuse given will be a glitch occurred while our payroll departments were making changes to our systems to facilitate the changes to the new national living wage. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-91725236244992161582017-04-01T10:19:47.651+01:002017-04-01T10:19:47.651+01:00The MoJ are trying to make courts operate between ...The MoJ are trying to make courts operate between 8am and 8:30pm. It's outraged the lawyers. But it's also going to impact severely on all aspects of the CJS. <br />Who can you contact that time of the morning or that late in the evening for information? Social services? Mental health services? NPS to CRC or vice versa? Don't think so. <br />Will prison staff having to process a wagon load of prisoners (not getting the money they thought they were getting) through reception at 10 or 11pm at night be willing to do so? <br />Surely witnesses will fail to turn up, and the professional experts being paid to provide evidence will want a lot more money. <br />Admin staff preparing paperwork and legal documents for those sentenced or given court orders may be required to work until midnight. <br />The list is endless. <br />The MoJ and the whole CJS is in meltdown, not because the people that work within its collective parts can't do a good job, but because people like Liz Truss keep dreaming up idiotic policy and reforms. <br /><br />'Getafix <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-92011308200081139102017-04-01T09:46:20.615+01:002017-04-01T09:46:20.615+01:00When the general secretary can't answer a ques...When the general secretary can't answer a question at the Justice Committee about the pay spine for POs...classing it as a curveball, then I do wonder about effective representation. But, of course, only through the collective can the individual worker progress terms an conditions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-36981030700277676982017-04-01T09:46:15.043+01:002017-04-01T09:46:15.043+01:00We knew it was all a con! Pardon the pun!We knew it was all a con! Pardon the pun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-32700195527394865832017-04-01T09:25:12.451+01:002017-04-01T09:25:12.451+01:00Only 5% of existing prison staff in England and Wa...Only 5% of existing prison staff in England and Wales will receive new pay allowances of up to £5,000, BBC News has discovered.<br /><br />Internal documents also reveal that many of the officers who will receive the increase were already receiving allowances of £4,000.<br /><br />The details were not included when the pay rise was announced by Justice Secretary Liz Truss. Officials deny they have given out any inaccurate or misleading information.<br /><br />When the announcement of the new allowances was made, the Ministry of Justice said it would apply to "Band 3" front-line prison officers in 31 jails where it had been hard to recruit and retain staff.<br /><br />The jails are in London and south-east England, and include Bedford, Belmarsh, Brixton, Chelmsford, Feltham, Pentonville, Wandsworth, Whitemoor and Wormwood Scrubs.<br /><br />The Prison Officers Association said at the time that although it welcomed any additional pay for its members, it was a "divisive" decision because it "ignored" many other grades of staff. The department said "thousands" would get an "immediate" pay boost. But an internal briefing note seen by the BBC reveals that the number benefiting immediately is 1,617 prison officers out of more than 30,742 staff working in public-sector prisons - 5.26% of the workforce.<br /><br />The document also reveals that the new allowances, worth £3,000 in some jails and £5,000 in others, replace existing payments of £2,500 and £4,000.<br />When the rises were announced, the Ministry of Justice did not disclose how much the current payments were worth, saying only that the new allowances replaced "existing pay increments". Its decision to leave out important details may have led to the impression that the pay increase was more widespread and substantial than it really was.<br /><br />In March, Ms Truss's department was heavily criticised by Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, for its handling of an announcement to extend a programme to allow vulnerable witnesses to be cross-examined before a trial.<br /><br />Lord Thomas said there had been a "complete failure" by the ministry to understand the practical difficulties of extending the scheme, saying judges had to correct a "serious misapprehension" about the roll-out. The Ministry of Justice has not issued an official statement in response to the latest disclosures, but officials said its February press release did not contain anything that was factually incorrect or misleading, and pointed out that staff joining the 31 prisons would also be entitled to the payments.<br /><br />The document said about 2,400 new prison officers, who are expected to join the selected jails during 2017-18, would be eligible to receive the allowances which will be available annually at least until March 2021.<br /><br />As part of other changes, Band 3 prison officers at the jails will be paid from the "midpoint" of their pay range. It means they can expect to earn between £26,456 to £31,453, including the allowances, as a "minimum".Jim Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258147767051200157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578343158425987632.post-8369555287604373932017-04-01T09:11:39.992+01:002017-04-01T09:11:39.992+01:00I looked at my bank account, it has listed my sal...I looked at my bank account, it has listed my salary as paid on 03/04/2017, i.e a future date. Do banks normally list future payments ? My old man thinks it is some kind of end of year scam to make MTC novo look like they have done better this year than is really the case, be deferring a month's salary. To the next financial year. Will we ever know the truth as to why staff was severely inconvenienced?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com