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For documents, templates and guides at your fingertips. Make spending hours on your HR admin a thing of the past with our BrightBase document library

  • Access expertly written policies, templates, and guides
  • Browse, download, and use templates instantly
  • Ensure legal compliance with up-to-date templates
  • Get all the documents you need in one central location
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Get practical document support backed by experts

When you run a business it's crucial to follow evolving employment laws. But it's not enough to do the right thing. You must also follow the right process which often adds hours to your HR admin time. That is, unless you have BrightBase…

  • Use a library of HR content expertly written by qualified experts
  • Be assured that each document is up to date with employment laws
  • Get 24/7 answers to your urgent questions on our expert advice lines
  • Store all your documents securely on our cloud-based, unlimited storage system
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All the HR documents you need—in one place

BrightBase is your go-to hub for contracts, handbooks, policy templates and so much more. Our document library covers a range of human resources topics and issues, from recruitment to redundancy. It is your online library for all essential HR policy templates. Get access to expertly written documents including:

  • Sick leave policies
  • Maternity and paternity documents
  • Disciplinary action and grievances
  • Recruitment and onboarding letters

So, you don’t need to waste your time hunting for the right document template or pay hefty lawyer’s fees to make sure you’re getting your documentation right. All the documents you need are right there at your fingertips.

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Update your documentation from anywhere

With the free BrightHR iOS and Android app, you’re a click away from everything you need.

  • Download and upload essential documents
  • Make sure your fire safety and DSE documentation are up to the mark
  • Audit your safety measures with our checklists
  • Access industry-specific resources
  • Get advice on topics including mental health and lone working

So, no matter where you are, you can get right back to BrightBase using just your mobile.

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See how BrightBase covers your bases

You’ve already heard about all the ways BrightBase can make your HR and health & safety document management easier than ever.

Now you can see it in action in our short video. Or find out how our software solutions and tools can help you meet your specific business needs by booking a free demo with our software specialists.

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FAQs

Q. QuestionCan I store all my HR and health & safety documents on BrightBase?

BrightBase is our library of HR and health & safety documents and templates that you can download on the web or your mobile. If you’ve signed up to access BrightBase, then you also have access to our unlimited document storage system which you can find out more about here.

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