What would be the first employee policy you would draft as a new HR manager? Why is this policy a high priority?

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Majd Hasweh · Answer

Thanks for the invitation :)

I would like to quote the answer from a great article, in this link.

First of all, we have to define Policy.

QUOTE “A policy is a formal statement of a principle or rule that members of an organization must follow. Each policy addresses an issue important to organization's mission or operations.

Policies serve several important functions:

· Communicate values and expectations for how things are done at your organization

· Keep the organization in compliance with legislation and provide protection against employment claims

· Document and implement best practices appropriate to the organization

· Support consistent treatment of staff, fairness and transparency

· Help management to make decisions that are consistent, uniform and predictable

Protect individuals and the organization from the pressures of expediency.

Organizations commonly have written policies in the following areas:

· Code of Conduct

· Confidentiality

· Conflict of Interest

· Working conditions

· Attendance

· Hours of Operations

· Termination (Voluntary and Involuntary)

· Recruitment

· Compensation

· Performance Management

· Learning and development

· Benefits and Eligibility

· Overtime

· Privacy

· Employee Information

· Bereavement Leave

· Compassionate Leave

· Vacation

· Sick Leave, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

· Maternity, Parental, and Adoption Leave

· Unpaid Leave

· Jury Duty

· Family Leave

· Grievance/Conflict Resolution

· Formal complaint process

· Disciplinary

· Discrimination and Harassment/Respectful Workplace

· Health and Safety

· Accident Reporting

· Workplace Violence

· Alcohol and Drug Use Policy

· Use of Company Equipment

· General policy on the review and update of organization policies” END OF QUOTE.

Mona Hany · Answer

To give empolyees the chance to be promoted in a short time by acnowlegment their efforts

KASANGO RAMADHAN · Answer

Most employees need to know there welfare at work which off course includes all the benefits they do expect. Because this not only detremine their level of attachment to the organisation but their willingness to work extra harder for the company development. It is therefore very important to start by drafting a clear wellfare policy. This would save the time that may be wasted in informing them about the code of conduct, working condition etc when they are un willing to work.

puspa reddy · Answer

Policies are very important for every organisation.

For Start up Companies: Policies with regards to working hours, days, location, salary, office- does & don’ts, others, should be the first rules and regulations.

also Code of Conduct