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HR Policies & Procedures:-

• Pay & Benefits
  Well thought out pay and benefits not only reward hard working staff but can help retain them. They can also make all the difference in attracting new high quality staff but they need not be too costly.
  
• Data Protection
  Are you confident that you are complying with the Data Protection Act and have you appointed your Data Controller?
  
• Dismissal
  Make sure you are not at the wrong end of a claim for unfair or wrongful dismissal.
  
• Discipline & Grievance   Changed in April 2009
  Do your policies comply with the newly introduced ACAS Code of Practice?
  
• Email and Internet
  Did you know that without robust policies it will be your Firm that will be liable for abuse of e-mail correspondence or the inappropriate use of the Internet?
  
• Equal Opportunities
  We are all used to complying with the usual discrimination legislation but are you complying with the age discrimination regulations?
  
• Induction
  Good induction training can ensure new staff become as effective and productive as possible in the shortest possible time.
  
• Maternity and Paternity
  The rules surrounding Maternity Leave can be surprisingly complex but did you know that they have recently changed?
  
• Recruitment and Selection
  Make sure you avoid the many traps for the unwary when looking for that new member of staff
  
• Redundancy
  If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to make redundancies make sure you comply with the law when selecting and consulting with those affected.
  
• Sickness and Absence
  You want to take care of the genuinely sick employee but how do you deal with the minority of people who try to take advantage?
  
• Training and Development
  Make sure your training is targeted to deliver the most return from your investment
  
• Retirement
  Did you know that with the introduction of the age discrimination regulations you will need procedures to deal with those nearing retirement age?

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