Consultants Handbook & Corporate Policy

Preface
The purpose of this handbook is to provide our consultants (working at client site) with
information regarding AHCPL and its corporate policies and procedures.
AHCPL reserves the right, to alter, modify, amend or terminate these policies and benfits in
any manner that it believes to be in the Companys best interest.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MANUAL IS NOT A CONTRACT OR AN OFFER TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT.
Employment with AHCPL is based on mutual consent. At all times while you are employed
with AHCPL, your employment will be at will. While we hope your employment with us is
both satisfying and rewarding, we understand that you have the right to resign your
employment with the Company at any time and for any reason. Similarly, AHCPL has the
right to end the employment relationship of any employee, as the Company deems
appropriate.
The language in this manual or any oral statements (past and future) are not enforceable as
contracts or covenants of any sort including expressed or implied covenants of good faith
and fair dealing.
The policies stated in this handbook are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion
of the Company. From time to time, you may receive updated information regarding any
changes in policy.
Note: Throughout the handbook, ABYSS & HORIZON CONSULTING PVT. LTD, and
its divisions will be referred to as AHCPL.
There are specific procedures for many of the general policies stated in the handbook.
Please direct any questions to your manager, department head, or to Human Resources at
AHCPL.

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To All Our CONSULTANTS

Thank you for choosing AHCPL !
I am very pleased that you have decided to be associated with our exciting, dynamic
company.
I have chosen the word, associate purposefully. It implies a partnership-a special
relationship based on mutual respect and support. Some common synonyms for the word
associate include: teammate, friend, ally, peer and colleague.
At AHCPL, we are all part of the same team with all of us working toward the same goals and
realizing the same vision: to provide our customers and employees with superior integrated
services and support. To achieve this objective, we must all look for ways to add value to
what we offer our customers and what we provide to our employees.
The opportunities for all of us at AHCPL are boundless. I encourage all of you to be creative,
energetic and positive. Share the visionshare the dream.
Once again, welcome aboard!

Shailendra Puri, CEO/President, Abyss & Horizon Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

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An Introduction to the Company (AHCPL)

Year of Establishment

March 1999

Founders

Shailendra Puri
Santosh Singh

Type of Constitution

Private Limited

(CEO/President)
(Managing Director)

Industry Sector

Information Technology

Business Service Lines

:
Project Staffing & Contract Programming
Information Systems Planning & Development
Recruitment & Selection
Corporate Training & Organizational Development

Mission Statement
It is our business to continually promote effective solutions and professionally
pursue low-risk high yield information while maintaining the highest standards.
To uphold and provide a total consulting solution for our clients and candidates in a
economical, professional and productive manner. To consult, advise and provide resources
that enable you to achieve the best possible results in the quickest possible time.

Vision Of The Company

Provide A Challenging, Interesting, Enjoyable And Exciting Working Environment For

Our People, Enabling Them To Develop Professionally And Fulfill Their Personal
Objectives
Become Our Clients Preferred Provider Of Recruitment Services
Develop Mutually Beneficial Relationships With Associated Companies That Will Assist
Us In Fulfilling Our Mission And Vision
Operate Our Business, Price Our Services And Share Rewards In A Manner That
Supports Long-Term Partnerships With Clients, Employees, Suppliers, And Associated
Companies.

Benefits To Our Employees

Challenging Work
A Commitment to Growth
Exceptional Flexibility
Highly Competitive Compensation
Continuous Improvement
Advances demonstrated Ability and Performance

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Rules & Regulations

All consultants working at client site are legal & authorized professionals of AHCPL as
mutually agreed and accepted in the MOU.

Consultants reporting at client site shall abide by the rules & regulations as laid down
by the client.

All consultants are instructed to be punctual and deliver their services with
commitment.

Salary/Remuneration shall reach to all consultants latest by 8 th (if not Sunday) of

every month.

Consultants should strictly abide by the normal working hours at the client premises.
Looking at the dynamics of the industry (information technology), consultants are
expected to often work beyond office hours comprehensively to meet client project
deadlines.

Overtime compensation is not encouraged in the organization as it shall be

considered as consultants commitment towards the job and shall be acknowledged
during Performance Appraisal.

As agreed mutually, the terms & conditions in the MOU (factors such as status, terms
of employment, salary, benefits, etc) shall remain constant & unchanged for a
minimum period of one year under normal conditions. (here normal conditions is
defined as consultant delivering his/her services as per the expectation of the client
& AHCPL.).

Performance Appraisal at AHCPL is carried out every year in the month of March-April.
Performance Appraisals shall be applicable to all consultants completing minimum
one year at AHCPL.

Termination of a consultant working onsite or in-house shall be on the following basis:

Breach any of the corporate policy laid down by the client and AHCPL
Misconduct & misbehavior with any of the colleagues/superiors/peers at client
location or at AHCPL.
Willfully or habitually violating the rules & regulations as laid down by the
client and AHCPL
Using company information in an unauthorized manner. Violating the
corporate privacy & non-confidential agreement.
Non-performance issues and concerns consistently
Being tardy or taking unexcused absences from work
Coming to work under the influence of alcohol or any drug or bringing
alcoholic beverages or drugs onto the company.

Confirmation of any consultants is solely at the discreet of AHCPL.

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For all consultants, one paid leave every month shall be granted (with mutual
consent and approval from the client and AHCPL) until confirmation of their
employment at AHCPL. Leaves are not transferable and cannot be accumulated.

For all issues or concerns pertaining to work or individual grievances shall be

STRICTLY reported to the authorized representative at AHCPL. Alternatively,
consultants can send in their queries directly to info@ahcindia.com

AHCPL shall keep all consultants informed regarding organizational changes and
updates pertaining to their interests.

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