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HR Policy Changes

For each space in the text, write the number of the missing sentence.

  1. If you need any help understanding these changes, please contact the HR team.
  2. Minor problems will first be handled through informal conversations, but if the behaviour continues, you will receive official written warnings.
  3. Starting in January, we will pay 7% of your salary into your pension instead of the current 5%.
  4. Team leaders will check your work each month to make sure targets are being met.
  5. This time off will help you rest and come back to work feeling fresh and ready.
  6. You can now upload your claims directly through our company website instead of using paper forms.

HR Policy Changes

Dear Employees,

We are making changes to several important HR policies starting next year. These changes aim to make your work-life balance better, help you work more effectively, and make sure we follow all workplace laws.

Work from Home Policy

From January, you can work from home up to three days each week if you keep doing your job well. ________ For jobs that need people to be in the office, like customer support or working with equipment, we will look at each case separately.

Time Off Policy

We are changing our time off policy too. You will now get 25 paid days off each year, which is more than the old amount of 20 days. ________ You need to tell us two weeks before you want to take time off, unless it's an emergency.

Claiming Money Back

We're making it easier to claim money back for work expenses. ________ You must send in your claims within 30 days of spending the money, and you need to show receipts for anything that costs more than $50.

Breaking Rules

We have updated how we deal with people who break company rules. ________ Serious problems, like sharing private company information or being unkind to others at work, will lead to immediate punishment, including possibly losing their job.

Pension Changes

Finally, we're putting more money into your pensions. ________ You should check your pension details and ask the HR team if you need help understanding anything.

These changes should make our workplace better for everyone. ________

Best regards,
HR Team

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