What HR documents do I need for my business?

As a minimum, employers should ensure that all employees receive an employment contract which sets out the particulars of their employment and they should also have a staff handbook detailing all rules, policies and procedures applicable to the relationship.

Employment contracts should be bespoke rather than a “one size fits all” document, to ensure that they contain the provisions which you want to apply to that particular employment. You should ask, would it be sensible for your business to employ a senior manager or director on the same written terms which are provided to junior admin employees?

There are also numerous other documents which are advisable for a business to have in place such as job application forms, induction packs and appraisal forms, to name a few.