Employment policies

The right employment policies are an essential part of effective staff management. Make sure any policy is clear and well communicated to employees.

An email policy sets out how employees can use email and any monitoring you intend to do. Here's how to formulate a clear policy.

A well-thought-out internet policy can stop employees wasting time online, downloading viruses and endangering data security. How to introduce one.

Online social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have moved into the business mainstream - but the law isn't always clear.

Your employee handbook should outline company rules on issues such as dress code and social media. Save time and money with these readymade templates.

What we wear to work has changed significantly in recent years. Stylist Lisa Talbot explains what to wear to work.

Workplace policies covering areas like homeworking, holidays and sickness pay can save you a lot of time and effort and can help avoid misunderstandings or more serious employee disputes.

A code of conduct should spell out acceptable behaviour in your workplace, as well as giving you a reference should problems arise in the future.

Read our checklist on creating a workplace email policy, establishing security procedures and letting your employees know what's expected of them.