We’re living in a golden age of information. Google has become our classroom and finding information has never been easier, right?

Yeaaahhhh, but with a challenge – what is actually the right information you are looking for? Sifting through the noise to find valuable and relevant information that helps HR practitioners drive innovation and make an impact in their businesses is now much harder. We’re here to help make that easier for you.

So without further further ado, we introduce to you…

What’s in the Worknice template library?

We’ve built this in because we began to see a demand for expert-created templates that can form the base of compliance documentation such as employee contracts, ideas on how to write popular policies in the workplace, as well as questions that help assess key business drivers such as engagement metrics and performance metrics.

We could have dumped in a bunch of random resources available for clients to grab and download from a list, but typical Worknice – we did so much more! We have built these templates right into the core workflows of the user interface. For example, if you are hiring a new employee, and it is time to add an employment contract, you can do the typical stuff like ‘create from scratch’, or ‘import’ – however you can also browse the contract library, pick a template, and then edit it. Cool right!?

Forms and contracts template library

There is a ton of templates now available in the template library, that cover a wide range of different areas, and are relevant right across the employee lifecycle.

You can view the full list right here if you want to have your mind blown, otherwise, here is an overview of what we have on deck:

Are they compatible with Worknice smart doc technology?

Yes you betchya – if you want to read about smart docs in detail, check out this article. But a quick overview of what a smart doc is.

Digital editor

Edit, clone, delete – have full control of your documents online so you can keep them updated no matter where you are.

Dynamic fields

Dynamic fields are a powerful feature that enable you to dynamically change data contained on a document depending on the user it is being sent to. So you don’t need to personalise another document again!

Acknowledgment tracking

You’ve introduced a new policy, and sent it out to a specific set of employees. Who have read and acknowledged it you ask? A single report can tell you that!

Digital sign

Create a seamless digital experience with e-signatures.

Employee distribution

Set and forget. Assign a document to be viewed by a particular group of employees, so you never have to assign it to individuals again. Bob joined the sales team? He now has access to all the relevant documents.

Survey template library

Each of our survey templates are constructed of between 10-20 questions, delivered by the Worknice engagement software technology. Like the contracts, these templates adopt the full power of Worknice technology, which also means they are completely edible. Some of our more popular templates are:

• Remote workplaces
• Onboarding
• Management effectiveness
• Exit
• Respect in the workplace
• Agility
• Trust
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• and many more.

Performance review template library

Each of our performance review templates are made up of between 10-20 questions, delivered by the Worknice performance management software technology. Like the contracts, these templates adopt the full power of Worknice technology, which also means they are completely edible. Some of our more popular templates are:

Coming soon

How does the template library work?

Great news – it is super easy to use the template library, and it will appear just at that moment you will need to call upon it. For example, let’s say for a moment you want to create a new “Working from home policy”. Do add a new document into worknice, you head over to the documents section, and hit the obvious button – “add new”. At this point, you are presented with an option – Create document from a template, or create your own.

You better believe I’m creating from a template!

By popular demand

Ok ok, you all want to know what exactly is included in the forms and contract library. We’ve listed it out below – enjoy!

Contents

Employment contracts – large employers and senior employees

1. Employment contract for large employers or senior employees (full-time/part-time)
2. Employment contract for large employers or senior employees (fixed term)
3. Employment contract for large employers or senior employees (casual)

Employment contracts – small and medium size businesses

4. Employment contract for small and medium size businesses (full-time/part-time)
5. Employment contract for small and medium size businesses (fixed term)
6. Employment contract for small and medium size businesses (casual)

1-page employment contracts

7. 1-page employment contract (full-time/part-time/fixed term)
8. 1-page employment contract (casual)

Independent contractor agreements

9. Independent contractor agreement (sole trader)
10. Independent contractor agreement (Pty Ltd company)
11. 1-page independent contractor agreement

Workplace policies

12. Bullying, discrimination and harassment policy
13. Code of conduct policy
14. Drug, alcohol and smoking policy
15. Flexible work arrangements policy
16. IT use policy
17. Leave policy
18. Social media policy
19. Vehicle use policy
20. Work health and safety policy
21. Working from home policy
22. Workplace surveillance notice and computer surveillance policy

Onboarding

23. Onboarding and development map
24. Employee induction process
25. New employee details form
26. Fair Work information statement
27. Superannuation standard choice form
28. Tax file number declaration form
29. Notification of casual conversion provisions
30. New starter action plan

Probation and performance review

31. 3-month probationary review form
32. 5-month probationary review form
33. Letter informing employee of unsuccessful completion of probationary period 
34. Letter informing employee of successful completion of probationary period 
35. Annual performance review form
36. Annual performance review – manager guidelines

Performance management

37. Letter inviting employee to performance management meeting
38. Performance improvement plan
39. First warning letter about performance
40. Second warning letter about performance
41. Final warning letter about performance
42. Termination letter for performance reasons

Managing misconduct

43. Letter inviting employee to meeting about misconduct
44. Outcome letter after meeting about misconduct
45. Termination for misconduct (not serious misconduct)
46. Termination letter for serious misconduct

Redundancy

47. Invitation to consultation meeting about redundancy
48. Termination letter for redundancy

Offboarding

49. Employee exit process
50. Letter to leaving employee about their ongoing obligations

Deeds and agreements

51. Agreement to cash out annual leave
52. Agreement to take annual leave in advance
53. Individual flexibility agreement
54. Confidentiality deed
55. Agreement to repay training costs
56. Repayment agreement (by deduction)
57. Repayment agreement (no deductions)
58. Deed of termination
59. Deed of release (short form)
60. Deed of release (long form)
61. Deed of settlement of legal proceedings