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Staff Handbook

Starter Information

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Staff Handbook Index

 

Section 1

Introduction to the Company 


Section 2 

Information for new starters


Section 3 

Employment Policies 


Section 4 

Contract of Employment


Section 5 

Written Statement of Particulars

  
Section 6 

Grievance Code

Disciplinary Code

 

External links

 

ACAS Disciplinary and Grievance Code

ACAS guidance on written statements

The objective of this section is to provide new employees with useful information they need for the first few days.  If a standard sheet is prepared with the list of issues then the final document can be completed by hand and included in the handbook. If nothing else the new starter feels they are welcome!

 

The issues may seem mundane but for someone new to an organisation we assure you they are very important!

 

The department you will initially be based, nature of the work/ name of manager.

Work colleague who has been asked to help you settle in initially.

Nearest toilet/ coffee machine.

 

Use of telephone for private calls

 

Obtaining stationery/ office equipment/ computers etc

 

Photocopying

Lunch breaks.

Hours of working/ flexibility.

How to claim expenses.

 

How to find out about the company pension scheme/ social club etc.

When will I be paid. etc.