Conduct, Conflicts and Workplace Standards Policies

This group of Conduct, Conflicts and Workplace Standards Templates gives employers clear, practical HR policies for managing behaviour, conflicts of interest and reputation risk, while supporting a respectful, professional workplace culture and protecting the organisation from grievances and claims. All these policies have been drafted and kept up-to-date by experienced HR Professionals and solicitors and reflect current legislation.

Personal Relationships at Work Policy

This Relationships at Work Policy template explains how to manage romantic, family and close personal relationships between colleagues, managers, contractors and clients. It requires disclosure where there is a potential conflict of interest, sets boundaries on intimate behaviour at work and allows the business to adjust reporting lines or responsibilities to protect fairness and objectivity.

Dress and Appearance Policy

The Dress and Appearance Policy sets out dress code, hygiene and presentation standards for employees, including when working remotely or on video calls. It covers formal or uniform requirements, religious and cultural dress, health and safety, and what is considered unacceptable, helping to maintain a consistent professional image and avoid discrimination risks.

Outside Business Interests Policy

This Outside Business Interests Policy controls secondary employment and external business activities which could conflict with the company’s interests, damage reputation or affect performance. It requires prior written approval for outside roles and investments above a set threshold, while recognising public duties and trade union activities.

Work-Related Social Events Policy

The Work Social Events Policy sets behaviour standards for staff at work parties, client events and other social functions. It addresses alcohol and drugs, harassment, inappropriate conduct, driving, and next-day attendance, ensuring work-related events are enjoyable but safe and aligned with the employer’s conduct rules and disciplinary procedure.

Political Activity in the Workplace Policy

This template policy has been drafted to enable employers and managers to set out guidelines to employees in respect of separating personal political beliefs from work. It restricts political discussions, campaigning, symbols, use of company systems and reputationally damaging activity, while confirming employees’ rights to engage in politics in their own time, reducing the risk of conflict, harassment and brand damage.

Employee Search Policy

The Employee Search Policy sets a clear framework for conducting personal searches to protect assets, enforce drugs and alcohol policies and support security. It covers authorisation, privacy, same-sex searching, witnesses, record-keeping and refusal to consent, aligning with equal opportunities and disciplinary procedures.

Used together, these HR policy templates form a coherent workplace conduct and conflicts framework for staff handbooks: setting transparent standards, managing relationships and external interests, governing behaviour at social events and in political expression, and providing a lawful, structured approach to searches. This supports consistency, legal compliance and a positive, professional working environment.

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