Employee handbooks are a staple to any business and, where well written and properly communicated to your workforce, will provide an invaluable reference point for managers and their teams.
Employee handbooks set the expectations between employers and their employees. They provide clear guidelines on the company’s rules and practices and are especially useful when onboarding new employees.
A well drafted employee handbook is a clear introduction to your workplace culture and will guide employees through the processes of requesting leave, disciplinary processes, performance management, health and safety and more.
An employee handbook also creates a level playing field among employees. Written policies that hold everyone to the same standards and practices are crucial to ensure a happy and engaged workforce.
The policies and procedures within your employee handbook will assist your business if you’re faced with employee disputes, in addition to providing a single point of reference for managers, when it comes to making decisions regarding employment, conduct or disciplinary action.
Common complaints that can lead to an Employment Tribunal claim are where organisations do not have clear HR policies and procedures in place for employees to follow, or, when there are internal policies in place, but the organisation has failed to follow them, or the ACAS code of practice.
If your business would benefit from an up to date and comprehensive Employee Handbook, get in touch to know how Specialist HR Solutions can assist.
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