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Understanding Contracts, Policies and Onboarding

It is a positive step to put clearer people documents and foundations in place.

Employment contracts, workplace policies and onboarding documents help everyone understand what's expected from the beginning. They protect your business, provide clarity for employees and create a more consistent experience as your team grows.

Having the right foundations in place also makes it easier to manage people fairly and confidently throughout their employment.

Resources to Help You Build Strong Foundations

Explore our practical guides, templates and checklists to help you create contracts, policies and onboarding documents that support your business and your people.

Frequently Asked Questions

SMART objectives help to clarify goals and improve performance by ensuring that objectives are well-defined and realistic. The acronym stands for SpecificMeasurableAchievableRelevant, and Time-bound. To learn how to apply these principles effectively and set objectives that drive results, check out our Guide to Setting SMART Objectives.

Performance objectives should be regularly reviewed, ideally every quarter, to ensure employees are on track. Regular reviews allow for timely adjustments and feedback, and help to keep objectives aligned with any changes in your business strategy or goals.

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