Return to office policy

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• Company name

  For example: Harlow and Finch Ltd

• Starts on

  For example: 4 January 2028

• Who it covers

  For example: All employees except those hired as fully remote

• Working pattern

• Office days

  For example: At least three days a week; Tuesday and Wednesday are team days for everyone

• Core hours (optional)optional

  For example: 10:00 to 16:00 local time

• Why we are doing this

  For example: Teams told us they work best when they meet in person for planning, new starters and complex problems.

• Exceptions and adjustments

  For example: Disability or health needs Caring duties Roles agreed as remote Travel disruption on the day

• Costs and support (optional)optional

  For example: Subsidised travel pass Lockers and a desk-booking app

• How to ask for an adjustment

  For example: Talk to your manager, then write to people@harlowfinch.example. We reply within 10 working days.

• When this policy is reviewed

  For example: After six months, then every year

• Policy owner

  For example: Chief People Officer

1. 1Why
2. 2Who it covers
3. 3What we expect
4. 4Exceptions and adjustments
5. 5How to ask for an adjustment
6. 6Costs and support
7. 7Managers
8. 8Review

1. 01

   Fill in

   Type your details in the form. The document fills itself in as you type; click any gap to jump to its field.

2. 02

   Check

   Read it through. Gaps you have not filled stay marked, so nothing goes out half done.

3. 03

   Download

   Save it as a Word document to edit further, or as a PDF to send or print.

What details does this template ask for?

The form asks for 12 details, starting with Company name, Starts on, Who it covers, Working pattern, Office days. 2 more are optional.

Can I download this template as Word or PDF?

Yes. When you have filled in the form, save it as a Word document to keep editing, or as a PDF to send or print. It is free and needs no account.

Is what I type sent anywhere?

No. What you type stays in your browser while you fill in the document. It only goes to nerix if you choose to open the template in the chat.

What should I check before I use this template?

Changing where people work can change their contract. Some places require consultation, and some staff have a legal right to ask for flexible work or an adjustment for a disability. Check the contract and local law before you roll this out.

Are these HR templates free?

Most are. Fill in and download them for free as Word or PDF, with no account. A few longer documents are premium: free to fill in, paid once to download, and marked with their price.

Do the HR templates follow my country's employment law?

They assume no country's law. Employment rules differ a lot, so each template says where to check local requirements before you use it.

Can a small team use them too?

Yes. They work for a team of two or a company of two thousand, and you can cut any section you do not need in the Word version.

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