Employee Handbook V5 2018

We’re positive about mental health at the Fuller Research Group and want you to know
that you can talk about any problems you may have openly and in confidence and
without fear of being judged, persecuted or ignored.
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If you have an existing or developing mental health condition that you need help with, always
talk to you manager about this. With your consent and working as a team, your manager and
HR will make sure you get the help and support you need at work.
drug and alcohol policy
When you are at work you must be able to carry out your role safely and to the standards
expected. If we reasonably believe you are under the influence of any substance we’ll investigate
this and may take appropriate action (including action under our Disciplinary Policy).
Where, however, you may be encountering problems with drug or alcohol misuse/ abuse, and
you come to us for support, we’ll aim to deal with you fairly and sympathetically and to work
with you to help you try to overcome these, so you can continue in your role with the Fuller
Research Group and wherever possible protect your health and wellbeing.
The use, possession, sale or distribution of illegal substances at work is illegal and are treated
as gross misconduct under our Disciplinary Policy. Our Drug and Alcohol policy explains how
we approach this.
smoking policy
To protect everyone from the risks of passive smoking whilst they are at work we have a no
smoking policy in place in all our buildings, it is also the law, and this extends to the use of
e-cigarettes as well.
Smoking at work is only allowed at the rear of the buildings, in the designated smoking area
and is not permitted outside the front of the building. This is because, as well as increasing
the risk of passive smoking for colleagues, clients and members of the public, it can create a
bad impression of the FRG. If you are not sure where the designated area is, please ask HR. If
you use e-cigarettes you must also only use these outside the building, but you don’t have to
use the smoking area if you don’t want to. However, we do ask you to find a place that is not
client facing wherever possible.
We know that many people what to stop smoking and that it can be really hard to do so. So, if
you want help with this you can contact HR, who can point you in the right direction for
support services.
Expert help in difficult times – Telephone Counselling - 0800 975 3356
As a caring employer we want to support you at all times.
Friends, family, colleagues and your manager can often help you out with invaluable help and support
when times are tough. But sometimes you just need someone impartial to talk to; or someone who
can provide you with independent, professional help and information.
Through our Healthcare provider, Simply Health, we offer a telephone counselling service, you can
talk to them about anything that is troubling you. Things like financial difficulties,
relationships, bereavement, serious illness, separation, anxiety and depression.