Who Is Allowed to Contact a Directors Desk Consultant?
When your centre is navigating an HR situation and needs support, knowing who can reach out to your Directors Desk consultant matters. This isn’t about gatekeeping, it’s about making sure the right people are having the right conversations, and that your consultant always has the context they need to actually help. The ‘one point of […]
When Should I Use Directors Desk VS a Lawyer?
This is one of the questions we get asked most often, and it’s a great one. When you’re dealing with a tricky staff situation or an HR issue you’ve never encountered before, it’s natural to wonder: do I need a lawyer, or is this something my HR platform can handle? Here’s our honest answer- Always […]
What Does “Fair Usage Policy” Mean?
Directors Desk operates a ‘Fair Usage Policy’ that sets the tone for how our subscribers use the portal and their consultant. Here’s the Simple Explanation of ‘Fair Usage’ When we built Directors Desk, we didn’t just build a place to store documents. We built a full resource hub complete with videos, tools, templates, and step-by-step […]
What if our Budget Changes and we Need to Cancel our Directors Desk Subscription?
Budgets in childcare centres can shift and it’s a fair question to ask before signing up for any software platform. If circumstances change, what happens? Here’s the straightforward answer. You Can Cancel at Any Time There’s no penalty for cancelling your Directors Desk subscription. If your centre’s budget changes and you need to cancel, you […]
What If I Already Have Policies? Do I Still Need Directors Desk?
This is a great question, and one we hear often from directors who have spent real time and effort building out their policy library. If you’ve already done that work, it’s fair to ask whether Directors Desk still makes sense for your centre. The short answer is yes, and here’s why. Your Existing Policies Are […]
What Happens to My Documents if I Cancel my Directors Desk Subscription?
It’s one of the most important questions to ask before storing anything in a software platform: if I leave, what happens to my data? When it comes to Directors Desk, the answer is simple- your documents are yours, and you’ll get all of them back. Your Documents Don’t Disappear When you cancel your Directors Desk […]
What Exactly is Directors Desk?
If you’ve heard about Directors Desk and want to understand what it actually is before exploring further, this post is your starting point. The short version: Directors Desk is an HR software platform built specifically for the childcare sector. Here’s what that means in practice. Built Just for Childcare There is no shortage of HR […]
What Templates Are Included in Directors Desk?
So what’s actually inside the platform? The answer is- a lot. Directors Desk is built around nine HR modules, each stacked with templates designed for the real situations you face running a childcare centre. This article tells you exactly what you get. Nine Modules Covering the Full Employee LifecycleThe Directors Desk template library is organized […]
What Can the Learning Seat (Supervisor) Access in Directors Desk?
The Learning Seat is one of the seat types available in Directors Desk, and it’s designed specifically for supervisors. It’s called the Learning Seat for a reason with the focus being on training, community, and professional development rather than HR document management. Here’s exactly what a supervisor sees when they log in. Who Is the […]
What Can the Leadership Seat (Assistant Director) Access in Directors Desk?
The Leadership Seat is one of the seat types available in Directors Desk, and it’s built specifically for the assistant director or a Supervisor involved in employee management. If you’ve been wondering what this seat actually includes, this post breaks it all down. Support and Communication When a Leadership Seat user logs in, they can […]