A policy outlining that we do not have a dress code and employees decide how they dress. They are invited to dress in ways that make them feel comfortable and authentic.

In our flat structure, we have created a “Buddy system” where each team member acts as a buddy to another. This aims to ensure that we don’t lose the good bits of management, and that we all feel supported and able to hold ourselves accountable.
The buddy system is closely related to our feedback processes which are also detailed here.

A policy to support staff who are struggling to meet the aims of their role, rather than treating under-performance as a disciplinary issue, like behavioural or ethical concerns. Acknowledging the ableism that is often implicit in disciplinary policies and offering comprehensive collective support for staff, with a recognition that disability, illness and other wider life circumstances may affect someone’s ability to do their job.

A support and accountability system for a small non-hierarchical organisation, designed to avoid the pitfalls of annual reviews and strengthen a disability justice approach.

A policy that defines a financially-healthy organisation and outlines actions to undertake if that status isn’t met at different points in time. It also includes a simple plan to increase financial reserves.

A wage system based on Platform’s policy, with important additions to pay adjustments for dependents (including children) and housing.