Welcome to the "Voys Handbook for Colleagues". It combines the handbook for new colleagues with our staff manual and other relevant info. It contains the Why and the How of working at Voys. It’s written for and by our colleagues, but we want to share it with the world. We hope you enjoy the read and find it helpful.
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If you make big updates or additions to the page or update stuff that impacts most of us, please update the changelog at the bottom.
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After reading the content, you'll know the most important things about various people subjects.
Why are we talking in terms of "Staff", "Employer" and "Employee" instead of the word we much prefer: colleague? That's because it sometimes is mandatory, and a Staff handbook -which this formally is- has legal implications. This is also the reason why some pages cannot be edited by everyone 😱
It is impossible to name everything for every situation, so we have focused on the essentials. Withal, we love 'common sense’ (read: your sanity). If you get a temporary job for a short period of time, or a job with very few hours a week, it is possible that different agreements apply to you.
The beginning
Your first day at work and the period that followsWhat does Voys actually do? The Voys model; no management, no job descriptions Circles The Yes/ No list Final things to get you startedHow we work together
Being a meaningful businessOur purpose & our impactOur core valuesPrinciples: our core values unpackedHolacracyOutlook strategy processVision ConversationsDay to day
Workweek & lunchAsynchronous workCommutingFlight PolicyAt the "office"
The workplace (office, home, remote)Check-in @ the office-proxyclickCoffee & tea Nursing roomPrayer RoomWorking abroadChair MassageOffice guidelinesStaying up to date
All handsHup hup, standupPizza session & techsnacksTown hall and Ask Us AnythingToolbox
ToolsVoys telephony sponsoringSecurity
Security Guidelines (Sorry these are not publicly visible)BHV & evacuation plan, RIEProtection of your personal dataAI Ethics and usage policyData Retention PolicyLearning & personal development
Why learning & personal development is so importantCareer Development; your career at Voys Reflection & ambition cycleStudy budgetCoaching (external)Spending and contracting
Spending and purchasingReimbursementsInvestment proposalsSigning contracts Contracting external expertiseEmployment things
Employment contract Ending an employment contract and post employmentContract renewal processCompensation - salaryCompensation - other conditionsSecondary activitiesPension planThe future of hybrid work - the organizational and legal side of working abroad and emigrationAnything to do with (holiday)leave
NMBRS (app)Time for timeHoliday and vacation leaveSick leaveSpecial LeaveMaternity / Paternity / Parental LeaveImportant stuff
Counselor (vertrouwenspersoon)Occupational health and safety policyHealth check informationAlcohol, drugs, and medication (ADM)Sanctions Policy and Official WarningsFun stuff
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