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'HR' can cover a vast range of issues but we can offer general advice about most HR related matters, if you have a situation you don't know what to do about and you want to talk it over, get in touch; or if you think you need our services but not sure of exactly what, we can work it out together.  If we are unable to help we will try to signpost you to another resource.

No matter what size your business, if you employ someone they legally need to have an Employment Contract and Written Statement of Employment Particulars. 

• A contract of employment is a legally binding agreement between an employer and employee 
• A contract of employment is a document stating the main conditions of employment
• A Written Statement of Employment Particulars must contain certain specified information regarding the employment 
• The Contract and Written Statement can be provided as separate documents, however, the Written Statement is often included within the Employment Contract
• Employers can refer to their Employee Handbook or other policies for precise details of some of the required issues within the Written Statement
• Legally, both documents must be provided to employees, on or before their first day of employment. 

An Employee Handbook can be a valuable resource for employees to acquaint themselves with everything they need to know to be successful in your business and understand the expectations of their employer 

• A Handbook provides guidance and information on a company’s mission, values, policies, procedures, and workplace code of conduct 
• A Handbook can be used as part of the wider Statement of Employment Particulars to provide precise details of some of the required issues
• Employee Handbooks are not a legal requirement on their own, however, it is a legal requirement for employees to be made aware of all company policies, and handbooks are one of the ways to achieve this. 

Employee engagement is a workplace approach resulting in the right conditions for all members of an organisation to give their best each day, committed to their organisation's goals and values, motivated to contribute to organisational success, with an enhanced sense of their own well-being.

• Employee engagement is different within every business
• To understand how engaged your employees are, many businesses carry out an engagement survey or hold focused discussions
• Analysis of the survey /discussions can provide insight to what engages your workforce, what works well and what can be improved
• An engagement strategy can include a continuous cycle of engagement - Ask, Listen, Improve, Reflect, Repeat

By having some key HR policies in place, you won’t only be meeting legal requirements, you will also be setting expectations for staff and aiding your management to be able to address issues effectively.  

• By law, each business must have a Grievance Policy, Disciplinary & Dismissal Policy, and, if employing more than 5 people, a Health & Safety Policy
• In addition, it is recommended to set clear expectations to your workforce on Attendance Management and Performance 
• There are many more policies but your requirements will depend on your business and employee numbers

Creating a Job Description allows an employer to focus their thinking and decide how a role should contribute to their business.

• Employers are not required by law to create a job description
• Job Descriptions provide clear expectations to employees of their role and responsibilities
• Job Descriptions can also include required personal behaviours for a role
• If an employer does not provide clear expectations of a role, they may find it difficult to address any poor performance matters

Promoting wellbeing at work can help create a positive working environment by minimising stress levels, improving employee satisfaction and engagement, and ultimately helping your employees thrive at work. 

• Many small to medium companies feel they can’t offer wellbeing support, but it doesn’t have to be through an expensive provider
• A good starting point is a wellbeing pack signposting to a range of free support resources for your employees personal wellbeing
• Areas covered can include: general health, exercise, diet, mental health matters, financial support etc. 
• By providing wellbeing support, you are showing your workforce it isn’t just the work they do for you that’s important, it’s also about you caring and valuing them as people