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Poetic feedback

After a fantastic day meeting some of the #SPAENFamily members in Dumfries, I was genuinely moved to receive a poem penned by Joe McGurk, a long-time member of SPAEN.

The poem is beautifully written, captures the events of the day and portrays the emotions we, as a group, shared together.  Joe is a very talented wordsmith and to use his amazing ability to put on paper what occurred in that moment we all shared is something very special!

A million thanks Joe, your poem will take pride of place in our offices in Bellshill as a timely reminder to everyone who works, volunteers or supports SPAEN of the reason we exist and the difference we can make.

Please take a few moments to download and enjoy Joe’s poem.

Colin

The SPAEN Experience by Joe McGurk:

It started fine and pleasant,

This we’re in luck with,

Bgins, 9 are present,

It is constructive,

we were not at a loss.

get it on the graph,

the influence that is Ross,

great, what a laugh

ready to speak – all in,

get solutions,

speak to Colin,

talk of evolution,

we would work as a team,

to say what’s in the highs

Partnership, that’s the cream.

Things were very much simplified,

there is no reason why it’s dull,

talk of possible legal wrangle,

Who would be liable?

No worries, we’ve an angle!

The legal side, on facts,

let our work be with pride,

more than contracts,

the interest we’ve got is joint.

Think about what that is though,

it’s great having talking points.

such as tax issues,

from this so much we will get.

Curiosity, wow, it is thrilled,

different skill sets.

now we will build.

Having the chance of the stages,

Some set to wince?

so good to get answers on pages.

Talk about preference,

about the service.

PVG’s,

the points were this,

we see these,

all the ways,

plausible,

In terms of holidays,

what is possible?

People feeling fine are present,

have the highs,

time is of the essence,

how to advertise?

How to put it all,

all squint?

What is suitable,

see the small print.

Each opinion, we heard it out,

how clients will be empowered,

one value things is word of mouth.

How can build up hours.

Things were so swell,

each part went well,

talk of personnel,

in terms of the department.

At times I was Devil’s advocate,

let things get planned,

it just had to fit,

there are ways to expand.

People share their bliss,

the heights they’re to scale,

time to compare, awareness,

a delight at the Cairndale!

11.06.2019

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Get Networked

SPAEN is launching a range of new “closed Facebook groups” to allow Personal Assistant Employers across Scotland to network and connect.

The groups will be based on local authority council areas initially with SPAEN members on Facebook requesting to join the group or groups that are most relevant to them.  To get the groups started, the “administrator” role will be held with SPAEN but we’d like to encourage members and users to take greater control and ownership of the groups with individuals volunteering as “moderators” and “contributors”.

Because the group is closed, members of the group and their online discussions will be hidden from internet search engines, allowing you to talk openly and safely about your experience of being a PA employer; Self-directed Support or any other issue or topic you might think will be of interest to others in your area.

SPAEN Facebook groups will only be available to registered SPAEN members but we continue to welcome non-members on our open Facebook page where you can source the latest employment related updates.

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Payroll goes Portal

Keeping up with changes in legislation and regulation can be difficult.  At SPAEN, we aim to keep things as simple as possible that’s why we’re launching a new payroll portal for all Payroll and Managed Account customers.

The new payroll portal will ensure you comply with the new GDPR (Data Protection) regulations, allow you to upload timesheets direct to the portal rather than having to mail them to us; make pay adjustments quicker and simpler and provides you and your employees with quick, secure access to your payslips and related documents any time, any where.

We’ll be rolling out the new portal from 29th April 2019 and will be contacting all our members with a date and time to talk you through using the new portal, getting you and your PA’s set up and ready to use it and answering any questions you have.  You will shortly receive a letter offering you a telephone appointment with one of the SPAEN team so we can give you one-to-one support in preparing and getting the new system set up.

If you’re not currently using SPAEN’s payroll or managed account but would like more details, please e-mail us or call (01698) 250280 and we’d be happy to discuss your needs.

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Document Storage Service Launches

Using a Direct Payment to take back control of your life is great.  Being a PA employer and having to store payslips; contracts; timesheets; Direct Payment agreements and keeping up with Data Protection Regulations isn’t.

That’s why SPAEN is now launching it’s new Safe Storage Scheme – you’ve taken back control of your life, now you can take back your home too!

Launching today (1st April 2019), all existing and new SPAEN members will be able to use our Safe Storage Scheme FREE OF CHARGE.

No more hunting for safe places around the home or worrying about where you left those important documents.  Send all your important papers to SPAEN and we’ll securely store them for you.  When you need them again, just give us a call or drop us an e-mail and we’ll e-mail a copy right back to you.  We can also make sure that all your documents are securely destroyed when they’re no longer required.

To start making use of YOUR safe storage option, just give us a call or drop us an e-mail and we’ll get you set up straight away.