News from FAME
A New OASIS
March 27th, 2019
OASIS (https://oasis.ac.uk/) is a data capture form through which archaeological and heritage practitioners can provide information about their investigations to local Historic Environment Records (HERs) and respective National Heritage Bodies. As well as being an information-gathering medium, the OASIS records also allow the practitioner/contractor to upload reports for the HERs to access and for release […]
Design and integration of archaeology as part of a construction project
March 19th, 2019
For professionals in the construction sector looking to work with archaeologists or address heritage in your work we would like to share this article with you. Tim Malim, chair of the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers (FAME) and technical director at SLR Consulting, explains how to get the best outcomes and plan effectively for […]
Record Levels of Commercial Investment and Employment for Archaeologists in the UK: Press Release
March 13th, 2019
Headlines Record Levels of Commercial Investment and Employment for Archaeologists in the UK. Summary The latest Archaeological Market Survey report is now available. Key Findings £239m investment in the economy through applied archaeology In financial year 2017-18 the sector grew in terms of the number of employees , financial turnover,and profit levels. 6,812 people were […]
Job: FAME CEO
February 27th, 2019
FAME, the voice of commercial archaeology managers and employers, is seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive to represent FAME with major stakeholders and to take lead responsibility for FAME’s advocacy work, with effect from June 2019 when the current post holder is due to step down. This is a role for an independent, senior […]
FAME H&S survey is open
February 20th, 2019
Part of FAME’s Health & Safety strategy is the compilation of industry data to allow organisations to benchmark their performance against figures for the whole sector. We have created a very short survey to collect this data and would request that you support FAME by answering it. There are a maximum of ten questions – […]
Stress policy example
February 13th, 2019
Several weeks ago we highlighted the resources available at the Health and Safety Executive website. This week we would like to highlight one of the their specific resources, the example stress policy. The H&SE website has an example stress policy that organisations can use to craft their own. It is well worth using for your […]
FAME Forum 2019 Dates
February 4th, 2019
Thursday 20th June, 5.30pm FAME AGM, Barley Hall York Friday 21st June, FAME Forum, Merchant Taylors Hall, York The theme of this year’s Forum will be ‘Building a culture of well-being’ –and we will be asking the question ‘are archaeological employers doing enough to create a safe environment for their employees?’ The day will bring […]
The Archaeology Training Forum awards – Call for Nominations
January 30th, 2019
The Archaeology Training Forum Award recognises and promotes best practice in training or professional development in archaeology. The award aims to recognise excellence in the fields of learning, training and professional development and is open to archaeological organisations, individuals, partnerships and collaborative projects throughout the United Kingdom, whether paid or voluntary. Entries must demonstrate an […]
FAME and CIfA response to the “UK Shortage Occupation List” Consultation
January 25th, 2019
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recently put out a call for evidence for the “UK Shortage Occupation List”. FAME and CIfA respond to their form with the following entry: Consultation questions: Please indicate from which of these industries are you providing evidence? (Please select all that apply). Mining and Quarrying Activities Construction Other – […]
Handling Stress in the Workplace
January 15th, 2019
The law requires employers to tackle stress . Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 – they need to assess the risk of stress-related ill health arising from work activities. And under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 – the need to take measures to control that risk. […]
