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.
Good to know - We are currently updating how our Handbook is displayed, so until the changes are made it could be that some of the pages don’t work.
The beginning
How we work together
Steward ownedOutlook strategy processDay to day
Asynchronous workCommutingAt the "office"
Staying up to date
Hup hup, standupToolbox
Security
Protection 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 2025- 2026Reflection & ambition cycle (old process) Study 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
Confidential Advisor (vertrouwenspersoon)Occupational health and safety policyHealth check informationAlcohol, drugs, and medication (ADM)Sanctions Policy and Official WarningsFun stuff
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