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Article No. 08 : The Values expressed in overall HR Policy

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The values expressed in an overall statement of HR policies may explicitly or implicitly refer to the following concepts. Here we have basic Values expressed once we setup an overall HR policy within an expanding organisation. • Equity Treating employees fairly and justly by adopting an ‘even-handed’ approach. This includes protecting individuals from any unfair decisions made by their managers, providing equal opportunities for employment and promotion, and operating an equitable payment system.  • Consideration Taking account of individual circumstances when making decisions that affect the prospects, security or self-respect of employees.  • Organizational learning  A belief in the need to promote the learning and development of all the members of the organization by providing the processes and support required.  • Performance through people The importance attached to developing a performance culture and to continuous improvement; the significance of performance m...

Article No. 07 - Key Tips for HR Manual Compilation

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  The human resource manual is a document which explains about all the policies and the relation of the employees with the managers. What kind of relation the managers are supposed to maintain is all explained in the HR manual of the company. It takes the form of the  employee policy handbook  or we can say any other internal document of the company which aims at describing the practices at the workplace. So, as the HR policy manual describes all about the company and its legal proceedings, it must be accurate and thorough enough. Here are some of the steps which will teach you how to write a professional HR manual for the organization: Most important tips related to HR Manual compiling. 1. Define your audience: The audience must be thoroughly known to you. If you know your audience, you will be able to write exact and straight to the point without beating about the bush. You might also have to face problems while writing. The writing of the manual should only be focused ...

Article No. 06 - Key aspects to consider during the HR Policy Manual & Employee Handbook development

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Importance & Background of the HR Policy Manual & Employee Handbook The HR policies and procedures manual and employee handbook form the backbone of an organization. These documents consist of all the details regarding the treatment to be given to the employees in the organization and help the employees in recognizing the culture of the organization. The HR policies and procedures manual is complied first and thereafter the employee handbook is prepared in conjunction with the prevailing policies and procedures as laid down in the earlier document. Such documents clearly define the benefits to be provided to the employee, various procedures as followed in the organization and the standard of work maintained in the work place. In case there is any issue from either the side of the employer or the employee, the HR policies and procedures manual and employee handbook prove the necessary source of information to be adhered to in order to resolve the issue. Contribution and Engageme...

Article No. 05 - How to formulate the HR Policies within the organization

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The development of HR policies depends upon the day-to-day problems arising in an organisation and their solutions.  The main purpose of formulating the HR policy is to assist the top executives in reaching the decision in a given situation. The process of policy formulation involves the following steps: Formulate the HR policy within the organization is quite important.  Steps that should be followed in the formulation of   human resource   policy are mentioned below: 1. Identifying the Need: If an organisation does not already have an appropriate HR policies, the personnel manager should feel the need.  He should also convince the chief executive of the need of required HR policies. Policies are required in various areas of HR management such as hiring, training, compensation, industrial relations etc. A staff expert, a first-line supervisor, a union leader or a rank-and-file employee may voice the need for revision of an existing policy. 2. Gathering Informat...

Article No. 02 - How to Design an Effective HR Policy

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To discover how to design an effective HR Policy for a expanding organization, we need to follow below listed steps. These steps make sure that we create policies that not only comply with the relevant legislation but also improve employee satisfaction in a myriad of ways. 1. Identify the need for a new policy Firstly, you’ll need to review and analyze the current situation. Each organization should aim to detect specific requirements and create policies for those needs by also taking into consideration their business culture. It could be that your company doesn’t yet have a suitable  exit strategy for when employees decide to leave or are dismissed. Or perhaps there have been reported incidents around harassment and racism at work, which need to be addressed in a formal manner. These types of issues can easily arise in the workplace, and the best way of handling them is through the creation and implementation of fair HR policies. A policy can be created where new legislation ...