Workplace and Environment

Extension of probationary period letterWhere a probationary employee is not achieving the standards of performance or conduct that you expect, you might wish to consider extending their probationary period. You may also wish to do this where they've b... Read more

IT security induction helpsheetAs cybercrime and cyber security attacks are two of the biggest business threats you face, it's advisable to cover IT security as part of your induction programme for new employees. Key areas to include are password secu... Read more

Probation period review formAt the end of an employee's probationary period, your three options are to confirm their appointment, extend probation or dismiss them. Our probation period review form allows you to formally assess their performance and co... Read more

Probation checklistThis checklist will help you successfully operate probationary periods to ensure that new recruits are up to the job.  It contains two sections; the first deals with setting up a probationary period, while second covers its operat... Read more

Election for quarantine period for agency workerInstead of paying a transfer fee or opting for an extended hire period where you want to directly employ a temporary agency worker, you could stop using the worker and wait for the quarantine period to ... Read more

Internal statement announcing new employeeBefore a new employee's agreed start date, it's worth announcing to your other staff that they've been appointed, and you can use our internal statement to do this.A positive impressionWhilst you don't have to fo... Read more

Equal opportunities statementWhen drafting external job ads to go online or in hard copy publications, it's worth stating your stance on equal opportunities to encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.Legal positionThe Equality Ac... Read more

References consent formOur references consent form enables the prospective employee to provide the names and contact details of their referees and then asks them to sign a consent to secure the release of references from their referees. For future re... Read more

Renewal of fixed-term employment letterOur renewal of fixed-term employment letter is for use when what you're offering an employee on the expiry of their current fixed-term contract is a further fixed term but in a different job role - so it's a new f... Read more

Reference replyIf you're asked to provide a reference to a future employer for an employee or ex-employee, consider providing a basic reference only using our reference reply. This limits your exposure to possible negligence claims.Provision of refere... Read more