Set up employment policies for your business
Introduction
You do not have to have a staff policy on every single aspect of your business. Indeed, some types of policy may be irrelevant or unhelpful.
However, if you have five or more employees, you are legally required to have written policies on certain issues - such as disciplinary and grievance procedures and health and safety.
In instances where there may be no legal requirement, it is still good practice to set out formal written policies so that workers understand what is expected of them and what they can expect in return. Policies also help to create a culture where issues are dealt with fairly and consistently.
This guide identifies key policies that have to meet certain legal requirements and those that have no legal grounding but should be considered for best practice. It also considers which policies should be put in place for different business needs and gives practical guidance on how to write staff policies.
Subjects covered in this guide
- Introduction
- What types of policies should I set up?
- Policies on working time and time off
- Equality and diversity policies
- Health and safety policies
- Policies on discipline, grievance, bullying and harassment
- Policies to help you protect your assets
- Training and performance management
- Pay, rewards and benefits
- Managing personal relationships at work
- Writing and communicating staff policies
