Practical information for a workplace

Practical information in the workplace is often something that flies from desk to desk but is never written down. This means that a lot of useful information is lost on the move. So maybe it's time to get a handle on it in your workplace? Below we've gathered some of the practical information that both you and your employees will appreciate having in writing.

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Is it important to have everything in writing?

As a manager, you may not place much value in writing down all the informal requirements and rules of your business. But your employees will no doubt appreciate having practical information about the company they work for written down in black and white. It eliminates doubt and gives them a clear framework of how the workplace works - and you don't have to answer the same questions all the time.

One way to gather practical information is an employee handbook. Of course, we know that writing an employee handbook takes time, but it's time well spent. And you don't have to have it all figured out in the first draft. You can just start with some elements and build from there - and of course, we've put together a few points for you to consider.

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What should an employee handbook contain?

An employee handbook typically contains the company's standard guidelines, what you offer as a company and what you expect from your employees. We've created a free template for what an employee handbook can contain, and if you already have all the items on that list, we've gathered three practical matters below that are also good to have in writing so they don't get lost on the go. You can have them separately, but they can also be included in the employee handbook.

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Three practical matters in an office

A good training plan

When starting a new employee, it's always good to have a good induction plan on hand to ensure they get off to a good start. In our blog post on a good onboarding plan, we' ve gathered everything you need to know about this. Among other things, we provide eight points that a training plan can include - they're completely free, so you can borrow them indefinitely.

Dog in the office

Do you know the rules if an employee wants to bring their dog into the office? It's actually up to the company to decide if it's allowed, but that doesn't mean it can be done without taking a number of points into account. In our blog post about dogs in the office, we have gathered rules and advice on how you as a manager, employee and colleague should act. We describe the challenges, but also why having a four-legged friend in the office can be a great advantage - for some, it has a relaxing effect.

Dressing for the workplace

One of the issues that many companies don't write down, but have requirements for, is workplace attire. Do your employees have to wear a uniform, follow a dress code and/or specific workplace dress code? If you have rules, it's a good idea to make sure everyone is on top of this. It can be incredibly confusing for employees if they have nothing to go on. In our blog post on workplace attire, we' ve gathered the most relevant rules for how you as a manager and employee should act in relation to workplace attire. dress code.

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Everything practical in one place

We hope you've enjoyed reading our blog post on practical matters in the office. There's plenty of advice and rules to help you, as a manager, keep your office running smoothly.