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As an employer, you’re responsible for preventing bullying and harassment in your workplace. And what’s more, you could end up in an employment tribunal if you don’t take this seriously ⚠

A bullying and harassment policy can help to set super high standards in your business, by making it crystal clear what behaviour you expect from your employees and what they can expect from you.

To save you time, and to protect your business – I’ve pulled together a policy template for you to give to your new or existing employees.

Keep reading to find out more 👇

WHAT YOU’LL GET

In a nutshell, you'll get a top notch bullying & harassment policy template, which makes it super clear to your employees, that you take a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment. And what’s more, it tells them what to do, should they need to make a complaint so you comply with your legal responsibilities.

Here's a bit more info:

✅ After purchase, a link to the template will be emailed to you instantly.

✅ You can easily personalise it, by adding your company logo.

✅ Should a question pop into your mind after purchase, you can contact me at any time.

✅ And if the law changes – as it sometimes does – you’ll get access to an updated version.

WHY YOU SHOULD GET THIS TEMPLATE

👉Most responsible employers like you, will want to do the right thing and create a positive working environment, where people are looked after and feel respected. This policy helps to reinforce that.

👉You can find yourself in hot water legally, if you don’t put the right things in place to prevent and stamp out bullying and harassment in your workplace.

👉In fact, GOV.UK tribunal statistics show that in 2018/19, there were 114 discrimination claims awarded compensation for: race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and age discrimination. The largest ever UK award for sex discrimination amounted to a whopping £1,762,130 in 2015/16. Oh, and there’s no cap on the fines compensation for discrimination claims.

MY TOP TIP

💡As the boss, always set a super example, by personally clamping down on any anti-discriminatory behaviours in your workplace. Even if it's just 'banter', and people are joining in, you won't know how people feel on the inside. If you tolerate it as the boss, you're essentially saying it's ok. 
 

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This Template is for you, if you are a small business owner wanting to hire a self-employed contractor (or freelancer) that will be doing work on behalf of your business and providing services to you. This is a Contract for Services Template can be used for both sole traders and Limited Company's and the person will need to invoice you for the work they do.

Common examples would include hiring a Virtual Assistant, Facebook Adverts Manager, SEO expert or an Accountant of Bookkeeper. 

WHY YOU NEED THIS 

If things did ever go sour with your Contractor, or they tried to screw you over, you will be so happy you have terms in place. It covers the following situations, and many more. 

😡 Confidentiality - so they can't share your strategies and secrets

😢 Non-Compete Agreements - In case they get poached by your competition

💬 Clarity - To prevent misunderstandings on their entitlements  

😈 Intellectual Property - You should own this - not them

💷 Payment Terms - to avoid paying them when you shouldn’t have to

⚖ GDPR - So you get consent to hold their data, and comply with the law 

🤔 Termination & Notice - For when the arrangement comes to an end

WHAT YOU'LL GET

👉 My comprehensive Contract for Services is instantly emailed to you in Microsoft Word format. It's 100% compliant with the laws of England, Scotland & Wales and is designed to protect you and your business if things were ever to go horribly wrong. And when the law changes, and I update this template, you'll get the new version for free. 

👉 Plus, you'll get my easy-peasy instructions on how to personalise your Contract, with notes and FAQs. These explain the very important clauses and how they’ll protect you as well as how to send it your employee and what they need to do.

WHY GET 'THIS' CONTRACT?

It’s tempting to download a cheap or freebie template elsewhere. But as a smart business owner, I'm sure you know that's you don't get anything good for free. Here's why this employment contract template is perfect for you 👇

✅ I’ve poured 18 years of HR experience into creating this, to offer you the BEST Contract template I can. 

✅ With my easy to follow instructions, you can top and tail it in minutes to make it your own. And what’s more, you can re-use it time and again as your workforce grows 👍 

✅ It’s written in a language EVERYONE can understand, to eliminate all future disputes. This is to stop you and your Contractor signing up to something you might not really understand.

✅ As you get an updated version for free every time the law changes, this price is actually a steal. It actually works out under 50p per day, for one year, so if you plan to be in business a while and have big growth plans, you're sorted. 

STILL NOT SURE IF IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU!

I'd love to have a chat and answer any questions you have. So, feel free to book a consultation with me here or drop me an email on mandy@modernhr.co.uk and I'll get straight back to you.  

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Disciplinary's can be daunting and stressful for you and the employee involved. So, the last thing you'll need is to be scrambling around in the moment, writing letters from scratch or trying to figure out all the steps you need to take, to comply with the law. 

But... this Toolkit can save you HOURS of time. You can immediately access my pre-written letter templates, checklists, forms etc and get clarity of the steps you need to take.

Who's it for?

This Disciplinary Toolkit is perfect for small business owners, or even an Operations / Office Manager with HR Responsibilities with a disciplinary issue, for example bullying, theft, violence in the workplace, offering or accepting bribes, negligence, breach of health & safety etc. The type of behaviour that is just not acceptance at work.   

It's also great if you want to make sure you have a good understanding of what to do if you had a disciplinary issue, and have access to a Policy, Procedure all the letter templates so you're on the ball if this were to happen.

What's Included in this Toolkit?

This Toolkit gives you all the important documents you will need to take from through the entire disciplinary process, including the appeal stage. You'll feel confident on the process you need to follow, understand the important legal bits and save hours of time googling and creating your own versions. Use again and again as needed. It includes:

 Disciplinary Policy & Procedure Template
 Investigation Report Template (to plan the process)

Plus, a variety of time-saving Template Letters (see product images)

 Suspending an Employee Letter Template 
 Invite to Investigation Meeting Letter Template
 Letter confirming outcome of Investigation Meeting (multiple versions)
 Invite to Disciplinary hearing Letter Template 
 Letter Template for if they call in sick when invited to a disciplinary 
 A variety of outcome / warning letters e.g. verbal and written warnings
Dismissal Template Letters, including Gross Misconduct
 Dismissal Appeal Invite & Outcome Letter Templates

All these letter templates can be personalised for your business. You'll just need to add your company logo and change the bits highlighted in red.

Plus you'll get ...

 Immediate access after purchase
 Great value - Buy once and reuse time and time again as needed
 Access to updated versions, as the law changes. 
 Support after purchase, if needed

Please note this Toolkit is a downloadable, customisable general template for you to amend to suit your business needs. All purchases of any documents, are subject to these terms. 

Workplace disputes can be a nightmare for small business owners 😰 They’re emotionally draining, time consuming, and can cost the earth.

One way to avoid them, is to get written proof that your staff have read and understood the HR policies contained within your employee handbook 👍

That’s where my disclaimer form comes in. And what’s more, you can use it for both new and existing employees.

WHY YOU NEED THIS FORM

Picture the scene. Your employee is off sick, but hasn’t followed your procedure for reporting the absence. When you confront them about it, they say they didn’t know what the right procedure was?! 🤔

With my form, you can stop this situation from happening in the first place. Or if it does happen, at least you have something solid to fall back on.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

A link to a one-page form in Microsoft Word format – that arrives in your email inbox within seconds. Just download it and give it to your employee to sign to say that they’ve received and read your employee handbook and agree to comply to it. Then keep it in a safe place. Simple! 

A few extra things you need to know:

➡ It’s super easy to personalise. You just add your company logo and change the bits I’ve highlighted for you in red.

➡ If you’ve any queries after you’ve purchased my form – I’m totally here for you! Just send me an email with any questions. 

MY TOP TIP

💡 To protect you – and the business you’ve worked so damn hard to build up – carve out time in your diary to walk your employees through any important HR docs like: contracts, handbooks, and forms (rather than simply emailing them). That way, your staff are more likely to remember that this paperwork exists, and what it says!

NOT GOT AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK?

👉Don’t worry, get my Employee Handbook Template here.

STILL NOT SURE IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have.

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me.

🔍 Read my blogs on why it’s MEGA important to protect yourself with top-notch HR docs 👇

An Employee Handbook is a super important document to give to your employees when they join – whether you’ve got one 👤 or one-hundred employees! 👥

In a nutshell, it’s a bunch of essential HR policies, procedures, and guidelines about how you run your business. Everything from your sickness absence process, right through to how you deal with poor performance – it sets out what you expect from your employees, and what they can expect from you.

Workplace quarrels can be hell for small business owners 😱 So, get ahead and stop them from happening in the first place, with my top-notch template 👇

WHAT YOU’LL GET

An employee handbook template, with access to over 30 HR policies. So, it's super comprehensive! The image on this page shows you which ones. 👍 To make doubly sure you get the best out of this template, you’ll also get some detailed instructions and FAQs to help you launch it.

Here's a few extra things to tell you:

📧 After you’ve paid online, a link to the docs will be emailed to you like a shot!

📑 The template itself comes in Microsoft Word format.

👊 It’s MEGA easy to add your company logo and brand font or colours

WHY YOU SHOULD GET THIS TEMPLATE 

⏺ It’s the go-to guide for HOW you want to run your business, and sets out the behaviours you want from your people

⏺ It helps you to treat everybody in the same way, without discrimination

⏺ It’ll help to protect your business, should any people problems rear their ugly head in the future

⏺ It’ll help to keep you out of THE dreaded employment tribunal 😨

⏺ You get the benefit of my 18 years in HR – knowing exactly what situations call for a bit of clarity from a doc like this

⏺ It’s 100% compliant with English law AND meets your GDPR requirements too

⏺ It’s written in PLAIN English to avoid all misunderstandings

⏺ If the law changes, you get access to future updated versions

⏺ I’m totally here for you if you have any questions after you’ve bought it

MY TOP TIP

💡PLEASE don’t whizz this doc over to your employee via email – without any upfront explanation about what it is, why you're introducing it and why it’s so important 🙏

Allow them time to go through it properly (ideally 30 days) and give them the opportunity to ask you questions. That way, they’re more likely to remember the contents – and as a result – you’ll reduce the number of workplace problems you get in the future.

STILL NOT SURE IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have.

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me.

🍵 Grab a cuppa and read some of my blogs on this super important topic 👇

• I've only got one employee? Do I need an Employee Handbook?
• I’ve heard some HR horror stories. How can I avoid this?

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So, I’m guessing you’re here because you might need a contract for your new employee? Or maybe you've already got employees working for you, who don't have a contract? (One that you're happy with anyway).  

Either way, I’m glad you’re here. Let me tell you a bit more about this Employment Contract Template and why this is a great investment for your business.  

There are two options to choose from - Full-time employee (working a full week) or a part-time employee (working fewer hours per week e.g. 3 days per week or 3 hours, five days per week). 

WHY YOU NEED TO HAVE A CONTRACT FOR AN EMPLOYEE

Well firstly, it's the law. Since 1 April 2020, you have to give all new employees a contract on their first working day. Plus, on a purely practical level, it ensures that they know what is expected of them and what they are getting from you, i.e. their hours of work, holidays etc.

But, another important reason is that if things ever did go sour with your employee, or they tried to screw you over, this is the number one document that can make or break your business.

In this template, it covers the following situations, and many more:

😡 Confidentiality - so they can't share your strategies and secrets

😢 Non-compete agreements - in case they get poached by your competition

💬 Clarity - to prevent misunderstandings over what they’re entitled to

😈 Intellectual property – so YOU own this and not your employee

💷 Caveats - to avoid paying employees when you shouldn’t have to

⚖ GDPR - so you comply with the law by getting consent to hold their data

🤔 Probation periods - just in case things don't work out 

WHAT YOU'LL GET

👉 My well-written and comprehensive job offer letter and Employment Contract Template, is instantly emailed to you in Microsoft Word format. It's 100% compliant with the laws of England and is designed to protect you and your business if things were ever to go horribly wrong. And when the law changes, and I update this template, you'll get the new version for free. 

👉 Plus, you'll get my easy-peasy instructions on how to personalise your contract, along with notes and FAQs. These explain the very important clauses and how they’ll protect you – as well as how to send it your employee and what they need to do.

WHY GET THIS CONTRACT?

It’s tempting to download a cheap or freebie template elsewhere. But as a smart business owner, I'm sure you know that you don't get anything good for free. Here's why this Employment Contract Template is perfect for you 👇

✅ I know you're busy, but equally I'm sure you don't want to compromise on quality. I’ve poured 18 years of HR experience into creating this, to offer you the BEST contract template I can. 

✅ With my easy to follow instructions, you can top and tail it in minutes to make it your own. And what’s more, you can re-use it time and again as your workforce grows 👍 

✅ It’s written in a language EVERYONE can understand, to eliminate all future disputes. This is to stop you and your employee signing up to something you might not really understand.

✅ As you get an updated version for free every time the law changes, this price is actually a complete steal! It works out under 50p per day, for one year. So, if you plan to be in business for a while, and have big growth plans, you're totally sorted. 

STILL NOT SURE  IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU?

I'd love to have a chat and answer any questions you have. So, feel free to book a consultation with me or drop me an email on mandy@modernhr.co.uk and I'll get straight back to you.  

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Get super organised and clear on the rules, by downloading my handy guide on employment law. I’ve put everything you need to know into one doc.

It’s the perfect reference guide for small business owners like you – who might be wasting hours of time trawling web pages – trying to find answers to questions related to employment law.

So, what are you waiting for? Get it on your pinboard today!

WHAT YOU’LL GET

📌 A MEGA useful bitesize summary of all things employment law, over just two pages.

📌 It’s sent to you instantly, for you to easily download and print off.

📌 It covers hot topics like: pay, holiday, breaks, notice periods, and loads of other useful things you need to know – to avoid breaking UK law.

📌 Oh, and if the law changes, I’ll be in touch to update you.

WHY YOU NEED THIS TEMPLATE

⏰To save you lots of google time

⚖To stop you from unknowingly breaking the law

🏆To help you to be the best employer you can be!

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Are you a UK Entrepreneur or small business owner? Do you NEED to hire someone, but you’re unsure about what steps you need to take to hire someone amazing? Or maybe you’re scared of making a terrible legal mistake? If so, this book is perfect for you.

It's a straight-talking, practical guide, that will teach you everything you need to know (and do) to hire your first employee (and teaches you how to avoid being sued, fined or screwed over).

Check out my 5* reviews on Amazon and see inside

Sometimes you might need a bit more than one hour of HR Advice, especially if you are looking for longer-term support, to grow your business ⭐

But equally, you may not want to make too much of a commitment, and sign up to a monthly retainer or subscription. 

Therefore, this package is perfect and gives you just the right level of support, with a 25% saving from booking just an hour. 

You can use these hours whenever you like (so all in one 3 hour block or for multiple sessions over time with no expiry date). You can use these hours for Leadership Mentoring, Team Effectiveness or Hiring / HR Support, for example when you: 

👉 Want to scale your business, and advice on how to build your dream team

👉 Need a hiring strategy and action plan

👉 Want me to interview candidates with you

👉 Are embroiled in a tricky or complex people issue 

👉 Want ongoing support through a redundancy process 

👉 Need a spot of leadership mentoring or accountability

WHY USE ME?

✅ I’ve got a whopping two decades of HR experience to offer you. Working with amazing entrepreneurs, tech companies, and charities – plus big, brand names like Argos

✅ I’m more than qualified ­– with Chartered Fellow status from the CIPD, a Masters in HR Management, and a degree in Business Studies.

✅ You want a service that's soooo easy and convenient. You want to book online and agree the date and time, before you pay. 

✅ You are looking to avoid an HR Agency or big call-centre, where the people may give you text book answers and not truly solve your problem.  

✅ But, most of important of all, you want to speak to someone who REALLY cares about you and will go above and beyond to help you out.

BOOKING YOUR DATES

If you want to secure your dates ahead of booking, then here's a link to my calendar. However, payment must be made prior to the sessions. 

STILL NOT SURE IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me.

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have about my HR Advice service.

🔍 Peruse my blog on how a HR pro can help your business.

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This is the modern HR way, perfect for small business owners.

Ask me as many 1-1 questions as you want via Voxer, between 9am and 5pm! ⏰ 

Want to ask something else before you book? Just send me a message using the chat box at the bottom right corner of this page and I’ll get back to you ASAP

WHAT IS VOXER?

Voxer is a “walkie talkie” app that allows you to send text and voice notes back and forth - similar to WhatsApp, but for business. It’s free to use.

Here's how this service works. 

1. You choose a date for your Day of Voxer and purchase this service 📅

You don’t need to free your calendar for this. This is a flexible and friendly service, and fits around your day. You can ask as many questions as you want between 9am and 5pm on the day you book and I will aim to reply to your message as quickly as I can. 

You just need to think about what you want to get out of our time together (I will ask in advance what you want to achieve after purchase) and make sure you have enough time between your daily activities to listen and reply to messages - as well as the mental space to process and take notes.

Click here to view my availability 

Please note I only run two of these sessions each month, and I may be able to move things around if you want some support on a specific date that's not showing as available. I am very flexible about rescheduling if you need to). 

Then, add to your basket and purchase your day of Voxer. 

2. We set you up on Voxer and plan what you want to get out of the session 📱

If you don’t have a Voxer account, I'll show you how to create one - it’s free.

We’ll add each other on Voxer, and I'll send you a questionnaire to understand what you want to get out of the meeting in advance. This way, we can dive right in when your day starts.

3. When your Day of Voxer comes, you’ll have access to me from 8am to 4pm UK time ⏰ 

Don’t worry - this isn’t a 8 hour long chat, and you’re not expected or supposed to be sitting by your phone waiting for replies.

We’ll be exchanging messages throughout the day at a steady yet relaxed pace.

The best thing about a Day of Voxer is that you have space in between messages to mull things over and take action.

That’s part of what makes a Day of Voxer so great. 

WHAT CAN WE COVER DURING OUR DAY OF VOXER?

You might be wondering what kind of situations I can help you with? 🤔

The truth is, with 18 years’ experience in HR, there isn’t a people problem I haven’t been able to help solve.

This service is perfect when you need short but ongoing support, for example: 

✅ You need help to plan and deliver a difficult conversation with a team member (we can talk before to create a plan, just before the meeting for a pep talk and after the meeting for a debrief.

✅ You are making people redundant and want some friendly support for when you start the process. 

✅ You want help dealing with other tricky employee issues, such as disciplinary, dismissal or a grievance. 

✅ You want help with your leadership skills or to plan a team meeting, and improve the impact of how you show up. 

✅ And much more!

WHEN YOU BOOK A DAY OF VOXER, WHAT YOU’RE GETTING IS…

😘 Support from an HR & Leadership expert who understands the challenges of growing your business and managing people.

💕 Encouragement & support to help you move forward.  

⭐ Advice from over 15 years working in HR and mentoring leaders

💷 Book your preferred date online, before you pay. 

⚖ No contracts. No commitments. 

WHY CHOOSE ME?

✅ I’ve got a whopping two decades of HR experience to offer you. Working with amazing entrepreneurs, tech companies, and charities – plus big, brand names like Argos

✅ I’m more than qualified ­– with Chartered Fellow status from the CIPD, a Masters in HR Management, and a degree in Business Studies.

✅ You want a service that's sooooo easy and convenient. You want to book online and agree the date and time, before you pay. 

✅ You are looking to avoid an HR Agency or big call-centre, where the people may give you text book answers and not truly solve your problem.  

✅ But, most of important of all, you want to speak to someone who REALLY cares about you and will go above and beyond to help you out.

STILL NOT SURE IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me.

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have about my HR Advice service.

🔍 Peruse my blog on how a HR pro can help your business.

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Hi there. If you need some help with an employee problem. Or, you’d like to know the secret to attracting star talent to your business or organisation, then you're in the right place ⭐

We both know that ‘people matters’ can be tricky and time consuming. The do’s and don'ts change all the time, and one slip-up can cost you dearly.

Whatever you need, get expert and friendly HR advice from me – as and when you need it – on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Read on to see how we can work together 👇

WHAT YOU’LL GET

It’s super simple.

👍 Get dedicated HR support and advice from me, for 60 minutes.

💬 Pick my brains over Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or Phone.

💷 Book your preferred date and time online, before you pay.

⚖ No contracts. No commitments. 

WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH

You might be wondering what kind of situations my popular power hour can help you with? 🤔

The truth is, with 18 years’ experience in HR, there isn’t a people problem I haven’t been able to help solve.

But typically, I’m the go-to HR pro for when you:

👉 Start a new business, and need a heads-up on all things HR

👉 Want to scale your business, and want to build your dream team

👉 Want to recruit for the first time

👉 Can’t find the right person for job

👉 Feel overwhelmed by the HR paperwork you need to have in place

👉 Are embroiled in a tricky or complex people issue

👉 Need to know the ins and outs of redundancy

👉 Need a spot of leadership advice

WHY USE ME?

✅ I’ve got a whopping two decades of HR experience to offer you. Working with amazing entrepreneurs, tech companies, and charities – plus big, brand names like Argos

✅ I’m more than qualified ­– with Chartered Fellow status from the CIPD, a Masters in HR Management, and a degree in Business Studies.

✅ You want a service that's soooo easy and convenient. You want to book online and agree the date and time, before you pay. 

✅ You are looking to avoid an HR Agency or big call-centre, where the people may give you text book answers and not truly solve your problem.  

✅ But, most of important of all, you want to speak to someone who REALLY cares about you and will go above and beyond to help you out.

STILL NOT SURE IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me.

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have about my HR Advice service.

🔍 Peruse my blog on how a HR pro can help your business.

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Picking the right person for the job, is one of the most important things you’ll ever have to do. 

Choose wisely – and your new recruit will help you to reach the summit of success 🌄But, choose badly – and you’ll have wasted heaps of time and money 😠 Just ask any business owner who’s made this mistake, and they’ll show you their war wounds!

To help YOU bag yourself a star employee, ❤ I’ve put all my tricks and tips into this interviewing toolkit. It provides a thoughtful, structured approach to interviews (and makes you look super professional, even it it's your FIRST time interviewing. Check it out below 👇 

WHAT YOU’LL GET

✔ An interview schedule template, so you can organise all your interview slots

✔ A script to help you to plan in advance what you want to say

✔ Over 50 questions to inspire you and help you hire the best person for you

✔ Six questions to avoid asking (to stay out of trouble)

✔ Nine email templates, to send to your candidates (to invite them to an interview and let them know they haven't been successful)  

WHY YOU NEED THIS TOOLKIT

✔ It's super easy to use. You get instant access as soon as you’ve paid online

✅ I’ve done ALL the work for you. Plus, it’s informed by 18 years of HR experience.

😱 You’re time poor and need a fast, effective way to feel organised, whilst running a business at the same time.

🏅You'll look like a pro - don’t forget, your applicants will be weighing up if you’re right for them too. So, you need to impress them as much as they need to impress you.

💪 It’ll help you feel super confident, knowing you’re prepped and ready to go – especially if you’ve not done much interviewing before

☕ And, it's cheap as chips. You can use it again and again forever!

STILL NOT SURE IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have.

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me

🔍 Peruse my recruitment related blogs 👇

• I want to hire someone amazing. So how do I write great job advert?
• Help! I've tried everything but I can't find the right person for my job!
• I'm the CEO of a Tech Startup. How can an HR Consultant help me?

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So, I’m guessing you’re here because you've applied for some funding via the Kickstart Scheme and now you need a contract template to send to them.   

If so, let me tell you a bit more about this Kickstart Contract Template and why this is a great investment for your business.  

WHAT'S THE KICKSTART SCHEME?

The Kickstart Scheme is a £2 billion fund to create hundreds of thousands of high quality 6-month work placements for young people, fully funded by the Government. So, you can have people work for you, and receive funding from the Goverment to pay for it. 

However, there are a few stipulations which employers need to adhere to in order to receive the wage subsidy. The Kickstart Scheme job placements must: 

• Last six months 
• Be at least 25 hours per week (employers can top-up wages if the role is over this) 
• Include support for young people to help them get work after they finish their Kickstart Scheme job (if not taken on longer term following the placement) 
• Be ‘additional’ – this means the job would not exist without Kickstart Scheme grant funding and must not replace existing/planned jobs or cause existing employers or contractors to reduce their employment.  

WHY YOU NEED TO HAVE A CONTRACT FOR KICKSTART WORK PLACEMENT?

Well firstly, it's the law and part of the Kickstart Rules.

Since 1 April 2020, you have to give all new employees a contract on their first working day. Plus, on a purely practical level, it ensures that they know what is expected of them and what they are getting from you, i.e. their hours of work, holidays etc.

But, another important reason is that if things ever did go sour with your employee, this is the number one document that can make or break your business.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

👉 My well-written and comprehensive job offer letter and Kickstart Contract Template, is instantly emailed to you in Microsoft Word format. It's 100% compliant with the laws of England and is designed to protect you and your business if things were ever to go horribly wrong. And when the law changes, and I update this template, you'll get the new version for free. 

👉 Plus, you'll get my easy-peasy instructions on how to personalise your contract, along with notes and FAQs. These explain the very important clauses and how they’ll protect you – as well as how to send it your employee and what they need to do.

WHY GET THIS CONTRACT?

It’s tempting to download a cheap or freebie template elsewhere. But as a smart business owner, I'm sure you know that you don't get anything good for free. Here's why this Employment Contract Template is perfect for you 👇

✅ I know you're busy, but equally I'm sure you don't want to compromise on quality. I’ve poured 18 years of HR experience into creating this, to offer you the BEST contract template I can. 

✅ With my easy to follow instructions, you can top and tail it in minutes to make it your own. And what’s more, you can re-use it time and again as your workforce grows 👍 

✅ It’s written in a language EVERYONE can understand, to eliminate all future disputes. This is to stop you and your employee signing up to something you might not really understand.

✅ As you get an updated version for free every time the law changes, this price is actually a complete steal! It works out under 50p per day, for one year. So, if you plan to be in business for a while, and have big growth plans, you're totally sorted. 

STILL NOT SURE  IT'S RIGHT FOR YOU?

I'd love to have a chat and answer any questions you have. So, feel free to book a consultation with me or drop me an email on mandy@modernhr.co.uk and I'll get straight back to you.  

The purchase of any documents, are subject to these terms.  

Loads of small business owners use the services of self-employed contractors or freelancers. They’re a great way to bring specific expertise into your company, without having to recruit a permanent employee.  

You can’t use them forever though – otherwise HMRC could be on your back for IR35 (where they think you have a disguised employee)!

So, when the time comes to part company, make sure you’re protected from any negative repercussions that could crop up in the future. For example, I’ve come across contractors claiming they weren’t told an agreement had ended, leaving the small business owner with an unexpected invoice to settle months later 😱

WHY THIS LETTER IS SUPER IMPORTANT

It’ll better protect you from:

💷 Any future misunderstandings over money owed.

⚠ It serves as a reminder to your contractor or freelancer – of any contract obligations they still may have, even if they’re no longer working for you. For example, a non-compete agreement where you’ve specified they can’t work for one of your competitors. Or, an intellectual property clause, that spells out who owns any assets they may have created for you – like a logo for example.

💯 It’s 100% compliant with English law.

👌 It makes you look MEGA professional.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

✔ After you’ve paid, a link will be emailed to you in a jiffy – so you can download the letter – which comes in Microsoft Word format.

✔ You can top and tail it, so it reflects your own brand identity with your logo.

✔ You can re-use it again and again – as you go on to hire more self-employed contractors or freelancers.

✔ If you’ve any queries after you’ve purchased my letter – I’m totally here for you!

MY TOP TIP

👌 If you’re parting company on great terms – which I’m sure you are – use this letter as a prop to formally wrap things up, and thank your contractor for what they’ve done for you. In my experience, self-employed contractors and freelancers are very well connected – simply because of the nature of their work status. So, this could be an opportunity for them to be an advocate of your brand ❤

NEED CONTRACTS FOR FUTURE HIRES?

If you need the crème de la crème of Contracts for Services Templates – for when you hire self-employed contractors or freelancers in the future, then click here.

STILL NOT SURE?

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have.

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me.

🔍 Have a peek at my blog on the pros and cons of employees vs contractors.

Purchases are subject to these terms

Knowing what to say (and do) when an employee tells you they are pregnant, can be a dilemma. On one hand, you are delighted for them. But on the other, you're thinking about the legal steps you need to take, how much it's going to cost and how you'll cope without them and the hassle of finding their replacement.  

Many business owners have contacted me for advice on what to do and what steps to take, so I've created this Maternity Toolkit, which is designed to take through the legal process. It will save you HOURS of time, and helps take the stress out of knowing what steps you need to take and when. 

Essentially, I've done the hard work for you. 

Who's it for?

This Maternity Toolkit is perfect for you, if you're a small business owner (or even an Operations / Office Manager with HR Responsibilities) and you are looking for some help with managing pregnant employees and managing the maternity process.  

What's Included in this Toolkit?

All the important documents you will need when it comes to an employee being pregnant or going on maternity leave.

You'll feel confident on the process you need to follow, understand the important legal bits and save hours of time googling and creating your own versions. Use again and again as needed.

It includes:

 Maternity Policy - which you can send to your employee to explain the process and what they are entitled to such as eligibility, length of leave, holiday, maternity pay, time off for antenatal classes

 Handy Checklist - so you know what you need to do as an employer and when you need to do it, to comply with the law

 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Template - Which you can go through with your employee to identify ask tasks they may not longer be able to do. There are two versions (one for office workers and one for women doing more manual labour e.g. pickers and packers, beauticians hairdressers etc. which could involve heavy lifting or exposure to chemicals)

 Maternity Leave Letter Template - which sets out their entitlements, start date, return date, keeping in touch days and pay etc. 

 Return to Work Letter - When they are due to return, to remind them of the date they need to return to work and support that's available to them. 

 Bonus Letter / Email Templates - A range of handy pre-written templates to cover a variety of situations, such as arranging keeping in touch days, sad situations such as miscarriages and stillbirth, going AWOL / not returning from maternity leave etc. 

All letter templates can be personalised for your business. You'll just need to add your company logo and check/change the bits highlighted in red.

Plus you'll get ...

 Immediate access after purchase
 Great value - Buy once and reuse time and time again as needed
 Access to updated versions
 Support after purchase, if needed

Please note this Toolkit is a downloadable, customisable general template for you to make your own & to fit your business. The documents, or anything on this website, should not be construed as legal advice. Use of this website, and purchase of any documents, are subject to these terms. 

Get my FIVE handy new joiner forms, that go with your new employee’s contract

👍 GDPR Consent Form (to hold your employee's data on file) which is in line with GDPR Regulations

👍 Payroll Form - so they can provide all their personal details for you to provide to your accountant to set them up on payroll.

👍 Working Time Regulations - another legal requirements, to confirm whether they want to opt in or out of these regulations to cap their working hours

👍 Employee Handbook Disclaimer - so they confirm they have received and read your employee handbook and agree to comply with your policies.

👍 Reference Nomination Form - So your employee can offer up details of their referees, so you can take up references from their former employers. 

PLUS, MY PERSONAL TOUCH

❤ Once you’ve paid, you’ll get access to everything in a matter of minutes

❤ I’ve made sure the templates are super easy to personalise and you can easily amend them to reflect your brand identity

❤ I’ll be here for you – for up to 30 days after you’ve purchased this toolkit if you have a quick question

❤ If the law changes, and affects your documents, you'll have access to updated versions

STILL NOT SURE IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have.

Purchases are subject to these terms

If you're looking to have a bit more structure around how you set goals for your employees, then you'll need an Appraisal process.

Instead, take the easy option and use my pre-written Appraisal process (step-by-step guide and modern form). to save HOURS of time and reduce your STRESS levels!

Essentially, I've done the hard work for you. 

You'll get ...

 Immediate access after purchase
 Great value - Buy once and reuse time and time again as needed
 Access to updated versions
 Support after purchase, if needed

Please note this document is a downloadable, customisable general template for you to make your own & to fit your business. The documents, or anything on this website, should not be construed as legal advice. Use of this website, and purchase of any documents, are subject to these terms. 

Have you got someone working for you without a contract? Perhaps you’re looking to spruce up your existing contract template? Or maybe, you’re setting up a new business?

Either way, you need robust contracts in place to protect your business with 👌 Without it, you’re risking everything you’ve worked so damn hard to achieve.

Why not let me take this job off your hands? It’ll save you bags of time, and you’ll feel SOOO good when it’s all done and dusted.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

👉One personalised, bespoke contract template, for your business 

👉There's a choice of contracts to choose from. If you’re not sure what you need, I can advise. The choice includes: Employment Contract (full-time employee), Employment Contract (part-time employee), Employment Contract (fixed-term e.g. maternity cover or a project), Zero Hours Contract, Contract for Services (for sole traders, freelancers, or limited companies), Virtual Assistant (VA) Contract, Contracts for Interns, and Apprenticeship Agreements.

THE PROCESS IS SUPER EASY

💻 Once you’ve paid online, I’ll whizz over a questionnaire to you via email. This is designed to capture all the information I need from you – including any existing contracts or policies you might have – so I can weave my magic on your HR docs.

📹 Once I’ve created all your people paperwork and sent it over to you – we’ll have a video call. This is to walk you through everything I’ve done – and why I’ve included some very important clauses, and how they’ll protect you. Alternatively, I can create a bespoke video for you to watch in your own time.

📅You’ll then have 14 days to digest it all, and suggest any further amends. I’m more than happy to make unlimited changes for you in that period.

WHY CHOOSE ME?

⏺ The contract template I create for you will be based on my 18 years’ experience in HR and the commercial world. In other words, I know exactly the types of nightmare employee situations that might crop up and cause your life a misery and I'll build in anything you're worried about.

⏺ It will be in your font and colours with your own logo, reflecting your business personality. 

⏺ And what’s more, everything I provide you will be written in plain English, devoid of all legal jargon and I'll go through and explain it all to you. Too often, employers and their staff sign up to things they don’t fully understand. This could land you in a whole heap of trouble 😱

HOW A CONTRACT WILL PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS

💜 You’ll have fewer misunderstandings and disputes, if things are clear

❎ You’ll be able to hold employees accountable for behaviour you’re not happy with

💷 You’ll avoid having to pay staff, when you shouldn’t have to

🔐Your company assets and secrets will be protected 

⚖You can legally hold employee data without worrying about GDPR breaches

STILL NOT SURE?

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have about my Personalised Contracts + HR Policies Bundle service.

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me.

🔍 Peruse my blogs on the importance of getting your people paperwork in order 👇

• Do my staff really need employment contracts? Or is it just a waste of money?
• I've heard some HR horror stories. How can I avoid this?

Purchases are subject to these terms

Have you got people working for you without contracts? Perhaps you’re looking to spruce up your existing HR docs? Or maybe, you’re setting up a new business? Either way, you need robust people paperwork to protect your business. 👌 Without it, you’re risking everything you’ve worked so damn hard to achieve.

Why not let me take this job off your hands? It’ll save you bags of time, and you’ll feel SOOOO good when it’s all done and dusted.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

👉Two personalised contracts of your choice which are branded with your company identity. And if you're not sure what you need, I can advise. The choice includes: Employment Contract (full-time employee), Employment Contract (part-time employee), Employment Contract (fixed-term e.g. maternity cover or a project), Zero Hours Contract, Contract for Services (for sole traders, freelancers, or limited companies), Virtual Assistant (VA) Contract, Contracts for Interns, and Apprenticeship Agreements.

👉HR policies that go hand-in-hand with your contracts, outlining what you expect from your employees, and what they can expect from you.

👉 All other super important paperwork that’s necessary to protect you 💯. For example, disclaimer forms for your employees to sign. This gives you written proof that they’ve read your HR policies and have agreed to comply to them.

👉 Notifications if there are changes in law that affect your contracts and policies.

THE PROCESS IS SUPER EASY

💻 Once you’ve paid online, I’ll whizz over a questionnaire to you via email. This is designed to capture all the information I need from you – including any existing contracts or policies you might have – so I can weave my magic on your HR docs.

📹 Once I’ve created all your people paperwork and sent it over to you – we’ll have a video call. This is to walk you through everything I’ve done – and why I’ve included some very important clauses, and how they’ll protect you. Alternatively, I can create a bespoke video for you to watch in your own time.

📅 You’ll then have 14 days to digest it all, and suggest any further amends. I’m more than happy to make unlimited changes for you in that period.

WHY GET THIS PRODUCT FROM ME?

You might be lured by sites offering free or cheap HR templates – even from totally legit organisations. But as the old adage goes: you get what you pay for.

Every document I create for you, will be based on my 18 years’ experience in HR and the commercial world. In other words, I know exactly the types of nightmare employee situations that might crop up and cause your life a misery.

And what’s more, everything I provide you will be written in plain English, devoid of all legal jargon. Too often, employers and their staff sign up to things they don’t fully understand. This could land you in a whole heap of trouble 😱

HOW HIS BUNDLE WILL PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS

💜You’ll have fewer disputes in the workplace

❎You’ll be able to hold employees accountable for behaviour you’re not happy wit

💷You’ll avoid having to pay staff, when you shouldn’t have to

🚪You won’t get stuck with employees you’ve recently recruited, who you want to lose

🔐Your company assets and secrets will stay with you, even when your employees go elsewhere

⚖You can legally hold employee data without worrying about GDPR breaches

🚨You’ll reduce your chances of ever being taken to an employment tribunal

STILL NOT SURE?

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have about my Personalised Contracts + HR Policies Bundle service.

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me.

🔍Peruse my blogs on the importance of getting your people paperwork in order 👇

• Do my staff really need employment contracts? Or is it just a waste of money?
• I've heard some HR horror stories. How can I avoid this?

Purchases are subject to these terms

Redundancies can be daunting and stressful for you and the employee involved. So, the last thing you'll need is to be scrambling around to write letters and figure out all the steps you need to take, to comply with the law. 

Use my pre-written templates (checklists, letters, forms etc). to save HOURS of time and reduce your STRESS levels!

Essentially, I've done the hard work for you. 

Who's it for?

This Redundancy Toolkit is perfect for you, if you're a small business owner (or even an Operations / Office Manager with HR Responsibilities) and you are considering making one or more people in your team redundant. 

It's also great if you want to make sure you have a good understanding of what to do if you had a redundancy, and have access to all the templates, so you're on the ball if this were to happen.

Price includes VAT 

What's Included in this Toolkit?

This Toolkit gives you all the important documents you will need to take from through the entire redundancy process. You'll feel confident on the process you need to follow, understand the important legal bits and save hours of time googling and creating your own versions. Use again and again as needed. It includes:

 Redundancy Checklist & FAQs
Consultation Letter Templates 
 Redundancy Pay Calculator
 Selection Criteria Template 
 Redundancy Confirmation Letters 

All letter templates can be personalised for your business. You'll just need to add your company logo and change the bits highlighted in red.

Plus you'll get ...

 Immediate access after purchase
 Great value - Buy once and reuse time and time again as needed
 Access to updated versions, as the law changes. 
 Support after purchase, if needed

Please note this Toolkit is a downloadable, customisable general template for you to make your own & to fit your business. The documents, or anything on this website, should not be construed as legal advice. Use of this website, and purchase of any documents, are subject to these terms. 

Some companies require safeguarding policies and procedures because of the nature of their work i.e. they work with children or vulnerable adults. This would includes companies such as: 

• Social Enterprises
  
• Charities 
  
• Education providers 
• Sports clubs 
  
• Music clubs 

And what’s more, you and any of your customers you could end up in a terrible situation if you don’t take this seriously ⚠

A safeguarding policy can help to set super high standards in your business, by making it crystal clear what behaviour you expect from your employees and what they can expect from you. As well as having a transparent approach to things like pre-employment checks for your staff, DBS checks, training and reporting a concern. 

To save you time, and to protect your business – I’ve pulled together a policy template for you to give to your new or existing employees.

Keep reading to find out more 👇

WHAT YOU’LL GET

In a nutshell, you'll get a top notch Safeguarding policy template, which makes it super clear to your employees. And what’s more, it tells them what to do, should they need to raise a concern so you comply with your legal responsibilities.

Here's a bit more info:

✅ After purchase, a link to the template will be emailed to you instantly.

✅ You can easily personalise it, by adding your company logo.

✅ Should a question pop into your mind after purchase, you can contact me at any time.

✅ And if the law changes – as it sometimes does – you’ll get access to an updated version.

WHY YOU SHOULD GET THIS TEMPLATE

👉Most responsible employers like you, will want to do the right thing and create a safe environment, where people are looked after and feel respected. This policy helps to reinforce that.

👉You can find yourself in hot water legally, if you don’t put the right things in place to prevent any abuse or harm to others


STILL NOT SURE IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU?

📞 Book a quick chat with me first, and I’ll answer any questions you might have.

🗨 Check out what other business owners have said about me.

Please note that the Safeguarding Policy is intended to set out the general approach of an organisation. You may wish to create further documents, or provide more detailed training and sync with your other policies such as a Code of Conduct or Employee Handbook. All purchases are subject to these terms.