Free SME HR Starter Pack Download

Starting a new business can be daunting, and especially when it comes to providing your employees’ or workers with policies and procedures. This is an area with which you must comply.

Peninsula has created an SME HR starter pack download that includes an employment contract sample, a flexible working policy, and a bereavement leave policy. Helping you be legally compliant from day one. Download our free SME HR starter pack now and take your first step to legal compliance.

Why are policies and procedures important in the workplace?

Policies and procedures are vitally important to your business as they create an organised, compliant, and fair workplace for your employees to thrive. As well as ensuring they receive their statutory employment rights.

As an employer, you have a legal duty to provide certain documentation to your staff before they start their employment. Some of these documents are legally binding, such as employment contracts – meaning you must get it right.

Peninsula offers a full HR contracts and documentation service, where one of our experts will craft watertight policies for you.

What is a contract of employment?

A contract of employment is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee or worker. These contracts start as soon as the job offer is accepted, and outlines the following:

• Job conditions.
• Work duties.
• Employment law rights – through verbal or written statements.

This document is key to solidifying work relations between an employer and a new employee or worker from day one, meaning the relationships starts correctly. As well as ensuring both parties know their expectations regarding the employment.

What is a flexible working policy?

All employees have a right to apply for flexible working from day one of employment. Flexible working is an umbrella term for a wide range of working styles, such as working remotely or adjusting their start and finish times.

One way to manage flexible working in your company is to create a flexible working policy, included in this document should be:

• How to request flexible working.
• Types of flexible working available.
• Who is eligible to apply and how they can apply.
• The right to appeal.

What is a bereavement leave policy?

Bereavement leave is a period of time that someone is allowed off work following the death of a family member or loved one. These events can’t be planned for, so it’s important you have a policy in place that clearly explains the process for your staff members.

Included in your bereavement leave policy should be:

• How much time off someone can have.
• When they can take the leave - all in one go or flexibly over time.
• If this time if paid or unpaid.
• Support available on their return to work.

What happens if you don’t have workplace policies in place?

Not having workplace policies in place within your company can lead to serious consequences. For example you may be taken to an Employment Tribunal – which as a new business owner, could be overwhelming.

This can lead to financial and reputational damages, higher employee turnover, and ultimately – effect how successful your new business is.

Download your free SME HR starter pack now

As a new business owner, it’s vital you provide the correct workplace policies to your employees.

Failure to do so could lead to serious consequences, as well as a breakdown in the working relationship between yourself and the people you employ.

Download our SME HR starter pack today and ensure total legal compliance for your company.  Peninsula also offers expert advice on HR, as well as ongoing support with any issues you face.

Want to find out more? Contact us on 0800 028 2420 and book a free consultation with a qualified HR consultant.