Human Resource (HR) policies are guidelines that outline employee expectations, organizational obligations, disciplinary procedures, and behavior standards. These are often written guidelines that HR includes in an employee handbook for employees to reference as needed. Each policy helps companies with a structure in which teams can work in a positive and productive way.
Why do we need HR policies at the workplace?
- Outlining the organization’s opportunities for career growth
- Fostering a healthy work environment
- Aligning organization policies with legal requirements
- Establishing the proper application of policies at all levels of the company
- Providing context for various organizational programs, like orientation, onboarding, and training programs
- Communicating the company’s mission, values, and goals
- Setting a foundation for organizational accountability during the decision-making process
- Creating a basis for the employee handbook
- Establishing the conditions of employment
- Providing guidelines for employees and supervisors
- Providing guidance for conflict resolution and how to solve problems.
- Providing guidance for training and development opportunities
- Creating clear guidance for fair compensation
- Outlining benefits and additional compensation requirements.
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