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Probationary period procedure
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This sample will help you set and follow an effective probationary period procedure.
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Why have an employee handbook?
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Although there is no legal requirement for an employee handbook, there are many benefits of having one. This guide outlines why it’s useful, what should be included, and an example for you to reference in developing your own.
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Code of conduct
By Design Business Association
An example code of conduct for staff, to help you set standards and create a positive working environment.
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Dignity at work policy
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As an employer you have a responsibility to secure the dignity of your staff whilst at work and this policy example sets out definitions of behaviours that are unacceptable and procedures for dealing with them.
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Social media policy example
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Activity on social media websites can cause issues in the workplace – this example will help you put in place a policy to either limit its use or for open access and explains how to enforce this.
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Email, internet and IT policy example
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You can use this model policy to outline your business’ stance on the personal use of email and the Internet at work, whether be it a liberal stance or not.
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Absence management policy example
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This example can help you set out your agency’s stance and procedures in regards to absence.
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Grievance policy and procedures
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This example procedure is designed to help you encourage all employees to achieve and maintain expected standards of conduct, attendance and job performance and to encourage employees with grievances relating to their employment to seek satisfactory solutions.
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Disciplinary policy and procedures
By Design Business Association
This example procedure is designed to help you encourage all employees to achieve and maintain expected standards of conduct, attendance and job performance and to encourage employees with grievances relating to their employment to seek satisfactory solutions.
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Disciplinary and grievance procedures
By Design Business Association
Employers and employees should follow the regime set out in the ACAS code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures – this guide takes you through all the detail.