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.

Updated in June 2014 following the revision of the Flexible Working Regulations where all staff have a statutory right to apply for flexible working, providing they have 26 weeks service.

A guide to the recruitment process – from producing a job description, advertising, shortlisting, interview technique and job offers.

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.

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

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.

Covers use of IT systems whilst at work – personal use of email and internet.

Covering statutory arrangements in relation to adoptive leave.

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

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