83. First Week Start Time Policy
83.1. This policy explains how first-day and first-week start times are communicated to new employees and sets out the related onboarding arrangements at Architecture North Ltd.
83.1.1. The employee’s required start time will be stated in their welcome or onboarding email. That email takes precedence over any general start times described in this policy.
83.2. First Working Day
83.2.1. Employees must attend on their first working day at the date, time and location stated in their welcome or onboarding email.
83.2.2. Company equipment will only be issued where this has been arranged. Any equipment issued will be recorded and acknowledged in accordance with the Company’s equipment procedures.
83.3. Subsequent Working Days
83.3.1. Start times and working hours after the first day will be as set out in the employee’s welcome or onboarding email, contract, or other written arrangement confirmed by management.
83.3.2. Where attendance times vary according to project requirements or other operational needs, management will confirm the applicable date and time with the employee in advance.
83.3.3. Employees are expected to attend punctually and be ready to begin at the confirmed start time.
83.4. Equipment Issue and Acknowledgement
83.4.1.Where company equipment is issued, the items will be recorded on the relevant Company Equipment Issue Form or other company record.
83.4.2. The employee must acknowledge receipt of issued equipment and comply with the Company’s Property Policy.
83.4.3. Any issues with or missing items must be reported to management promptly.
83.5. Responsibilities
83.5.1. Employees must attend at the times confirmed to them and complete any induction or onboarding activities arranged for their placement or role.
83.5.2. Management will communicate the employee’s start arrangements and prepare any equipment, access or documentation that is required.
83.6. This policy will be reviewed annually or as required to ensure onboarding arrangements remain effective.