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HR Policy Manual
Introduction
HR Policy Manual
This Human Resources Policy Manual is provided as a central reference for all managers, supervisors and employees and applies to staff across all locations where the Company carries out its work.
The specific policies that follow promote the philosophy of with regard to standards of excellence; terms of employment; employee development; and employee services.
It may is necessary to change these policies from time to time to reflect changes in the workforce, employment trends, economic conditions and UK and European legislation. However, any changes in policy will be consistent with the Company’s approach to:
• Employing talented individuals whose creativity and imagination will support and contribute to achieving the Company’s business objectives; • Communicating Company standards and expectations in all aspects of employment including performance; • Valuing diversity, and assure equal employment opportunity and a workplace where relationships are based on mutual respect; • Treating all staff, workers, contractors and customers in a professional, non-discriminatory manner; • providing safe, effective working conditions, and; • providing competitive terms and conditions in our workplace market
Any Policy changes will be fully consulted on and communicated to all staff through normal communication channels. This Policy Manual will also be updated as necessary.
This Policy Manual should be read in conjunction with the Company Staff Handbook.
Signed:_________________________________
**Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive
Contents
Introduction 2
Contents 3
Section 1 – Employing Staff: Employing staff fairly and expertly, ensuring they are properly inducted, and ensuring they are aware of the required standards of business conduct including use of email and the internet. 7
1. Recruitment and Selection 8
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References: should normally be made in writing or email, but those received by telephone will be accepted, provided that a note of the conversation is recorded and placed on file. 3.8 All candidates will be asked to declare on the application form whether they have ever been convicted of any criminal offence which cannot be regarded as ‘spent’ in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 3.9