AssemblyPoint » Staff Handbook

www.hrlocker.com beta launched today!!

AssemblyPoint — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:16:15 +0000

Today we launch the first beta of www.hrlocker.com. It coincides with the launch of Microsoft’s Azure platform in Ireland. And, it’s a day after the launch of iPad. Sandwiched between these two giants we probably won’t make many newspaper headlines.

If you do want to try it yourself – it’s free for less than five users – you can read more here: www.hrlocker.com.

The next step is getting generic HR information in the system so that companies with no staff handbook (prob 60% of SMEs) can generate a basic one for very little cost.

Staff handbooks – as staff might write them

AssemblyPoint — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:18:24 +0000

This is class. It’s hopefully a joke and all credit to employeehandbookstore.com.

Computers and Related Equipment

EZ2WORK4 Company provides employees access to computers, printers and other equipment for personal and business use. Feel free to use company computers to create and print personal projects and homework assignments. Playing online games allows employees a break from the stress of the work load. Feel free to take a break and play solitaire or any of your favorite games, any time you wish.

Internet

Company computer systems, connected to the internet, are connected for your convenience and enjoyment. Feel free to search, view and download anything you wish as long as it is legal to do so within our state. You may use up to 60% of the hard drive on your computer to store personal items.

eMail & Electronic Communication

Company furnished email accounts are provided for instant communication with friends, family and business contacts.

Managing staff handbooks – made easy

AssemblyPoint — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:38:02 +0000

Many people have asked if we’d release a tool to help manage their staff handbook, or policies and procedures. Most HR departments print the document, distribute it and request a signed confirmation page by return. Most employees comply. Some don’t. It’s a pain in the ass to monitor.

So, we’re launching HrLocker.com at the end of this month. A manager uploads the staff handbook onto our web site. Staff names and email addresses are added. An email is sent to all staff with a user name and password allowing them access the doc online. They read the doc, and hopefully confirm they’ve read, understand and will abide by the policies set out.

The electronic signature carries the same legal status as a paper based one. The system takes the drudgery out of distributing the handbook, reduces print costs, and most importantly, ensures staff read and sign it. It’s not the most exciting tool in the world but it’s very useful.