Why do companies need policies and procedures in place?
Employees need consistent company policies to guide them on their roles and responsibilities, as well as the company’s overarching business principles, ethics and beliefs — for compliance reasons and to ensure a healthy company culture. Written policies and procedures also help protect your company from potential legal action.
Do you need a written policy for your company?
Creating written policies may seem like an overwhelming task, especially when you have other HR tasks to manage, but here are a few necessary policies to get you started:
What are policies and procedures for company property?
Policies and Procedures for Use of Company Property Employees have to use company property in order to do their jobs. Depending on your industry, this could include electronics, medical equipment, vehicles, tools and uniforms.
What should be included in a company privacy policy?
Technology – Establish what’s acceptable and what’s not in regards to Internet, email and social media usage for personal purposes at work. Privacy – Protect employees, the company and your customers by establishing a policy that encourages transparency and trust with your customers.
Employees need consistent company policies to guide them on their roles and responsibilities, as well as the company’s overarching business principles, ethics and beliefs — for compliance reasons and to ensure a healthy company culture. Written policies and procedures also help protect your company from potential legal action.
What should be included in a company policy?
Confidentiality – Protect sensitive information, and be sure to cover relationships with vendors, customers and other suppliers. When developing policies, be sure to consult local, state and federal regulations, as well as industry best practices to ensure the policies you create are compliant.
Policies and Procedures for Use of Company Property Employees have to use company property in order to do their jobs. Depending on your industry, this could include electronics, medical equipment, vehicles, tools and uniforms.
What should be included in a personnel policy?
Also create methods for monitoring performance and developing employees through training. Personnel Policies – Clearly state business hours, terms of employment (hiring and termination), wages or salary (and bonuses, if any), insurance and health benefits, paid vs. unpaid vacation days, sick leave, and retirement.