Employment Handbook, Staff Handbook

 

 

There are countless benefits of introducing an Employment Handbook to an organisation, or updating an existing one. Benefits include employee awareness of what is expected of them and of course protection for you from employment tribunals.

When preparing a Staff Handbook you should stop and try and identify the organisation's immediate requirements as well as anticipated future needs.

You will need to look at a list of policies and procedures the company is likely to rely on, it is important to note that policies can be amended and introduced at a later date if required.

We have prepared a list of area’s that should be included; these lists are not exhaustive and for more information please contact us.

Basic policies for inclusion in an Employee Handbook

• Discipline Procedure
• Drivers of Company Vehicles
• Equal Opportunities Policy
• General Rules
• Grievance and Appeals
• Gross Misconduct
• Health & Safety
• Holidays
• Company Property
• Internet and Email Usage
• Timekeeping and Absence

Click here for an example of a Staff Handbook