Members’ Area

From receiving expert help and guidance to benchmarking your business’ performance, the Members’ Area is a gateway to resources, services and support specifically developed for those working in the field of design.

Some sections are exclusively accessible to DBA members, connecting you to the extensive range of benefits your membership provides.

DBA membership extends to everyone working within your business – all members of your team can register for their own password – ensuring the whole team benefits.

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Resources

Essential guidance, templates, insight and tools to support you on all aspects of the business of design. From contracts to client opinion, legal updates to exporting support, our resources give you instant access to expert advice and tools to help solve a wide range of business challenges.

If you can’t find the information you’re after please email membership@dba.org.uk or call 020 7251 9229 and we’ll look to source or signpost you to guidance to match your needs. 

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Transfer of undertakings TUPE guide


This manager / business owner briefing sets out what you need to know about TUPE, how you can ensure you comply with your employer duties and can help you to manage the transfer.

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Redundancy policy example


Redundancy is occasionally inevitable – having a policy in place like this example, will help you set out your business’ approach to dealing with redundancies.

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Redundancy checklist


This manager / business owner briefing sets out practical actions for successfully handling redundancies.

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Redundancy process tips


Practical actions for successfully handling redundancies.

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Exit interview – template and process guide


Many organisations use exit interviews or questionnaires, such as this example, and find that these are useful in improving practice and planning for the future.

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Letter giving first written warning for misconduct or capability


This is a template of a letter that could be adapted for use following the decision of a disciplinary/capability hearing to issue a formal written warning.

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Grievance process flowchart


This visual guide outlines the stages of the grievance process in a clear and accessible format.

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Disciplinary process mind map


A visual guide to help you understand and correctly apply the disciplinary process.

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Visual guide to dealing with difficult performance issues


A mind map to help steer you through the sensitive process of dealing with difficult performance issues within your team.

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Giving feedback tips


A very handy one-pager on the do’s and don’ts of giving feedback to your staff. Useful for all managers.

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