File 1 - Clerical staff policies and procedures

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OBS/4/2/1

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Clerical staff policies and procedures

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  • c.1970s-1985 (Creation)

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1 file

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File containing policies and procedures for clerical staff of the Observer, largely undated but circa late 1970s- early 1980s.

Contains:

  • notes for clerical staff, nd
  • Training policy, nd
  • 'Knowing Your Way Around' booklet, includes list of key contacts and facilities at the offices, nd
  • application form for the Observer life insurance scheme, nd
  • sick pay scheme for regular full-time staff, nd
  • Observer company policy, 1 October 1978
  • Organogram for editorial staff; nd
  • hand-drawn map of Battersea, nd
  • list of trade unions and chapels at the Observer, nd and the Observer NATSOPA clerical chapel rules, nd

Also includes completed clerical job evaluation form for the position of Arts Secretary (1985), address list for Arts page staff (nd), handwritten list of occassional contributors (nd) and list of weekly incoming copy (nd).

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Access restricted in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

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Copyright: Guardian News & Media

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