Key workplace policies and management

Large retail companies, who look after the shopping needs of millions of customers, employ thousands of people to work in stores, distribution centres and offices and require policies and procedures to ensure everyone is treated with fairness and equality. At Home Retail Group we have developed comprehensive policies for all our employees covering a broad range of employee needs; from ‘ways of working’ to ensuring a safe and fair working environment. These are shown in the table below:

Bribery and acceptance of gifts	Covered in Gifts, Hospitality and Entertainment policy and guides, the Home Retail Group Business Principles booklet and the employee handbook.
Community and charitable involvement	Covered on the Home Retail Group Intranet.
Data protection	Covered in data protection policy and financial services data protection policy (available on the Intranet and from HR). Also covered in the employee handbook, employee contracts, and department specific procedures.
Disaster/emergency recovery procedures	Procedures covering what to do if Head Office or store premises are unfit for use due to a disaster or emergency.
Disciplinary matters	Covered in the Argos / Homebase disciplinary and appeals procedures, employee handbook and employee contracts.
Equal opportunities	Covered in the Business Principles booklet and Equal Opportunities policy (both available on the Intranet) and in the employee handbook. Download PDF
Misuse of company property	Covered in the employee handbook, employee contracts, and in the Business Principles booklet. These include the use of email and Internet policies.
Security of staff and property	Covered on the Home Retail Group Intranet.
Staff grievances	Covered in the Bullying and Harassment policy and Argos / Homebase grievance procedures, the employee handbook and employee contracts. Download PDF
Stress	Covered in Home Retail Group Business Principles and the Home retail Group intranet. Download PDF
Staff safety	Covered in a staff handbook outlining safety advice whether at work, at home or travelling outside office hours abroad.
Training opportunities	Covered in staff handbooks under training and development and also on the Group’s Intranet site.

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