HR Policies and the Staff Handbook

This course will:

• Discuss generally the impact and drafting of HR policy frameworks, including utilisation of staff handbooks
• Consider the impact of legislation associated with family friendly policies
• Outline best practice policy frameworks
• Provide practical guidance regarding implementation of HR procedures

Learning Outcomes

Following this course, trainees will understand:

• The internal and external factors influencing HR policies
• The framework of policies relating to employment contracts, eg grievance, working time, pay
• The framework of ‘family friendly’ policies
• The framework of governance policies, eg equal opportunities, smoking, alcohol and drugs
• The statutory minimum requirements relating to these policies
• The role and structure of the staff handbook