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Create compliant HR policies from scratch with Policy Studio.

5 min readUpdated 18 July 2026Reviewed for UK lawSources: legislation.gov.uk, ACAS

What Policy Studio does

Policy Studio generates complete, legally compliant HR policies from scratch. Select a policy type, add context about your company if you want to, and Regulyn creates a ready-to-use policy grounded in UK employment law.

Watch: adding a policy from the catalogue, generating it, and saving it to the handbook. 75 seconds.

When to use it

Starting from scratch
You have no existing policy for this area and need to create one from nothing.
Filling compliance gaps
Gap Analysis showed you are missing a required policy. Generate it straight away.
New legal requirements
A new law requires a policy you do not have (for example the strengthened anti-harassment duty arriving in October 2026).
A fresh start
Your current policy is so out of date that starting again is easier than rewriting it.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Select a policy type

    Choose from 50+ policy types organised into three categories.

    CategoryMeaningExamples
    CoreLegally required. Policies that UK law requires employers to have.Disciplinary, Grievance, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblowing, and more
    RecommendedBest practice policies that most employers should have.Sickness Absence, Annual Leave, Data Protection, Pension, Working Hours, and more
    OptionalAdditional policies depending on your business needs.Remote Working, Social Media, Dress Code, Expenses, Training, and more
  2. 2

    Add context (optional)

    Tell Regulyn about your specific requirements. This produces a more tailored policy. Examples of context you might add:

    • "We're a tech company with fully remote employees. Include specific provisions for home office setup and equipment."
    • "We offer enhanced maternity pay of 12 weeks full pay followed by statutory. Make sure this is included."
    • "We're in the food industry so need to emphasise hygiene and specific food safety requirements."
  3. 3

    Generate

    Click Generate policy and wait while Regulyn creates your policy. This typically takes one to three minutes, because the analysis goes deeper than a quick draft so the output is stronger and more defensible.

    During generation, Regulyn

    • Identifies all legal requirements for the policy type
    • Applies your tone profile (formality, voice, company reference)
    • Checks your existing policies to avoid duplication
    • Incorporates any context you provided
    • Flags items needing your review
  4. 4

    Review the generated policy

    After generation, you see your policy along with supporting context:

    Legal framework
    Which laws and regulations were used (for example "ERA 1996 ss.94-98", "ACAS Code of Practice")
    Included elements
    Key components included in the policy (for example "Right to appeal", "Investigation process")
    Notes for review
    Items needing your attention (for example "Confirm enhanced pay rates", "Add HR contact details")
  5. 5

    Edit if needed

    Click Edit policy to make any changes before saving:

    • Fill in company-specific details (contact names, enhanced benefits)
    • Adjust wording to match your preferences
    • Add or remove sections based on your needs
    • Address the "Notes for review" items
  6. 6

    Save to your handbook

    Click Save policy to add it to your handbook. The policy appears in your handbook and counts toward your policy limit.

    After saving

    • The policy appears in your handbook
    • Gap Analysis updates to show it is no longer missing
    • The chatbot can now answer questions about it
    • Future policies will cross-reference it appropriately

What every generated policy includes

Every generated policy is built to meet the legal requirements. The following is included automatically.

Standard structure
Purpose and scope; who the policy applies to; entitlements and process; responsibilities (employer and employee); a related policies section.
Legal elements
All statutory requirements; Acas guidance compliance; ERA 2025 updates where applicable; proper legal terminology; required notices and rights.
Your tone profile
Matched formality level; consistent company reference; voice style (human, institutional or direct); any additional notes you have set.
Cross-references
Links to related existing policies; no duplicated content; "See also" references; consistency with your handbook.

Tips for the best results

  1. 1

    Set your tone profile first

    Generated policies use your tone profile. Set it up before generating for a consistent voice.

  2. 2

    Generate core policies first

    Start with the legally required policies. Later policies will cross-reference them automatically.

  3. 3

    Be specific with context

    If you have enhanced benefits or special requirements, mention them in the context field.

  4. 4

    Always review the notes

    The "Notes for review" section highlights items that need your input. Do not skip it.

  5. 5

    Regenerate if needed

    Not happy with the result? Add more context and generate again. The output is different each time.

Policy Studio or Section Analyser?

Policy StudioSection Analyser
Generate new policies from scratchAnalyse and improve existing policies
No existing content requiredPaste your current content
Suited to filling gapsGet compliance findings
Creates ready-to-use policiesRewrites preserve good content

Frequently asked questions

How does AI policy generation work in Regulyn?
Policy Studio uses AI trained on UK employment law to generate compliant policies from scratch. You select a policy type, provide context about your organisation, and the AI creates a professionally written policy following your tone profile. All generated content is grounded in current UK legislation and ACAS guidance.
What types of policies can I generate?
You can generate any of the 50+ policy types supported by Regulyn, including disciplinary procedure, grievance procedure, flexible working, sickness absence, equal opportunities, data protection, and many more. The Gap Analysis dashboard shows which policies are legally required, recommended, or optional.
Is AI-generated content legally compliant?
AI-generated policies are designed to comply with current UK employment law and follow ACAS guidelines. However, we recommend reviewing generated content and having significant policies checked by a qualified employment lawyer for your specific situation. Regulyn helps you get 90% of the way there efficiently.
Can I edit AI-generated policies?
Yes, after generation you can edit the policy content directly in Regulyn's editor. Add company-specific details, adjust wording, or make any changes needed. Your edits are saved and can be further refined at any time.
What's the difference between Policy Studio and Section Analyser?
Policy Studio generates new policies from scratch when you don't have existing content. Section Analyser checks and improves existing policies you already have. Use Policy Studio for missing policies, and Section Analyser for policies that need updating or compliance checking.

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Open Policy Studio and select a policy type to generate your first policy.

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