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Evaluation of the KIT arrangements and introduction of monitoring of KIT University Executive promote the use of KITs in their areas Improved experience for women returning to work after maternity leave 100% recording of KIT days in MyHR E&D Manager and HR BPs. UEG March 2016 December 2017 6.3, 6.4 Issue manager guidance on KIT for women on maternity leave (Athena SWAN action) Improved experience of return to work for women on maternity leave E&D Manager April 2016 6.3, 6.4 Expand membership of the Implementation Group to include a ‘diagonal slice’ of research staff from across the University, from Contract Researcher to Professor, and at least one representative from an Athena SWAN team. New membership implemented. Better informed actions as a result of increased representation of the views of research staff Associate HR Director February 2016 3.13 Conduct CROS. Institution part in CROS 60% engagement achieved Survey results used to inform future activity OD & Training Manager 1 March 2017 2.6,3.2,3.4,3.5 Develop a research programme that provides transferable skills training in research and entrepreneurship as well as career development advice Programme developed 12 researchers on short/medium contracts take part in first programme OD and Training Manager and Head of Research Programme developed by June 2016 for introduction in 2016 Autumn Term 3.1, 3.3, Develop a strategy for nurturing ECRs post REF 2014 Strategy implemented. Impact and Engagement Manager Strategy developed by February 2016
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