Bright Contracts

Bright Contracts is a software package designed to simplify the creation and management of staff handbooks and contracts of employment. It is suitable for businesses of various sizes, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to larger organizations. According to the vendor, professionals and industries such as Human Resources, Legal Services, Accounting and Finance, Professional Services, and Small Business Owners can benefit from the features and functionality offered by Bright Contracts.

Key Features

Unlimited Employees: According to the vendor, Bright Contracts allows users to add an unlimited number of employees without any restrictions or additional costs based on the number of employees.

Create Your Staff Handbook: Users can customize their staff handbooks by using suggested content, adding pre-defined or proprietary sections, and rearranging them as needed, as stated by the vendor.

Create Employment Contracts: The vendor claims that users can easily create contracts for each employee, record when they are signed, archive old contracts, and base new contracts on existing ones for rapid creation.

Styles, Fonts, Colors: Users have the ability to customize the appearance of their documents by having full control over cover pages, logos, headers, footers, fonts, colors, and more, according to the vendor.

Document Previewing: Before printing, users can get an accurate on-screen preview of how their handbooks or contracts will look, with scroll, zoom, and pan controls for easy viewing, as claimed by the vendor.

Keeping Track: Bright Contracts helps users keep track of employees without handbooks or with out-of-date handbooks or soon-to-expire contracts by flagging them with color-coded indicators, according to the vendor.

At a Glance: The summary screen provides an overview of handbooks in use, recent handbook updates, employees with and without handbooks, and employees with and without current signed contracts, giving users a quick snapshot of their HR documentation status, as stated by the vendor.

Guidance and Tips: Users can access inline explanations and guidance by clicking on the tip icon if they need help or clarification on any field or section, according to the vendor.

Always Up to Date: According to the vendor, users will be notified when employment law legislation changes and the Bright Contracts handbook or contract template is updated, allowing them to easily accept the adjustment with a single click.

Bureau Version: The Bureau version of Bright Contracts is designed for solicitors, accountants, or other bureau service providers, allowing them to create handbooks and contracts for unlimited employers and employees, as claimed by the vendor.

Industry Customization: Bright Contracts partners with professional bodies and groups to offer industry-specific customization, creating bespoke contracts and handbooks tailored to the needs of specific professions and industries, according to the vendor.