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.
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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 impactSteward ownedOur core valuesPrinciples: our core values unpackedHolacracyOutlook strategy processVision ConversationsMore than just colleagues: navigating relationships at workDay to day
Asynchronous workCommutingRoad safetyFlight PolicyAt the "office"
Work-week & lunchThe workplace (office, home, remote)Check-in @ the officeCoffee & tea Nursing roomPrayer RoomWorking/Going abroadChair MassageOffice guidelinesStaying up to date
Hup hup, standupAll handsPizza session & techsnacksTown hall and Ask Us AnythingToolbox
ToolsVoys telephony sponsoringSecurity
BHV & evacuation plan, RI&EProtection 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)/w=1920,quality=90,fit=scale-down)
Career doubts - Reset ButtonFeedbackSpending and contracting
ReimbursementsInvestment proposalsSigning contracts Contracting external expertiseEmployment things
Spending and purchasingEmployment 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
Time for timeNMBRS (app)Holiday 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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