campaigns Workforce Background and research The coronavirus pandemic created a backdrop against which many museum practices and approaches were reviewed or evolved. During the pandemic …
campaigns Workforce Professional development Professional development includes all the training, knowledge and skills required to be able to do a role effectively, efficiently and …
campaigns Workforce Inclusion A commitment to inclusive practices, from recruitment to celebration, from communication to improvement, is vital. Including all colleagues working in …
campaigns Workforce Recognition Front-of-house colleagues are the face of the museum. The experience is made possible by these museum professionals engaging with visitors, …
campaigns Workforce Contract and conditions Museums need a workforce that represents their communities, is respected and is rewarded fairly. This representation needs to be modelled …
campaigns Workforce Wellbeing We define wellbeing as the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy; wellbeing is affected by our experience of life …
Analysis Front of House On the front line A new charter will aim to address the low morale among visitor experience teams
News Moves York Museums boss to join National Trust for Scotland Reyahn King will leave in the summer
News Leadership Clare Lilley named director of Yorkshire Sculpture Park Founding director Peter Murray is retiring in March after 45 years
News Workforce York Museums Trust to close for a week in support of staff wellbeing Trust will shut down in early January ‘to give all staff a chance to switch off completely’