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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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
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 officeCoffee & tea Nursing roomPrayer RoomWorking abroadChair MassageOffice guidelinesStaying up to date
All handsHup hup, standupPizza session & techsnacksTown hall and Ask Us AnythingToolbox
ToolsVoys telephony sponsoringSecurity
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 The reflect and grow cycle - new in 2025Reflection & ambition cycle (old process) Study budgetCoaching (external)Career doubts - Reset ButtonFeedbackSpending 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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