If you want a 'one-stop shop' for your staff, you should consider having a Handbook. This template contains policies on absence, discipline, grievance as well as family friendly policies such as maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and flexible working.

A guide to handling short and long term sickness absences and adhering to statutory provisions and best practice.

Following the introduction of the Shared Parental Leave Regulations in 2014, this policy provides a practical guide to implementing procedures should you receive a request.

A statutory policy for any organisation employing 5 or more employees – this is a practical policy covering aspects such as fire procedure, first aid, accidents and risk assessment.

Sometimes, employees fail to meet the standards you require – this policy will help you handle these sensitive situations carefully to assist the employee to make the necessary improvements or where all else has failed, to manage their exit from the business.

This policy was updated under the Equality Act 2010 and covers equal treatment on the basis of all 'protected characteristics' under the Act.

Covering all statutory provisions, this policy also guides you through the procedures for handling maternity related matters.

Hot topic! With an increasing number of Employment Tribunals in this area, employers should have clear guidance for employees in use of social media channels at work.

How to handle whistleblowing – employees are obligated to report any wrongdoing they witness at work if they believe it to be in the public's interest. They must not be treated unfairly by having come forward.

There are many reasons an employee may not be able to attend work, other than sickness. This policy attempts to cover these circumstances and how to manage them, in accordance with statutory provisions. Includes jury service, bereavement and emergency leave.