Preparing and Developing Effective Human Resources Policies & Procedures

HR policies and procedures provide organizations with a framework to design strategies to manage its workforce and protect organizations from potential lawsuits. In this training, HR professionals will learn how to develop policies through a 10-step process: 1). Identify the need for a new policy 2). State how the policy supports company values and objectives. 3) State what is to be achieved with this Policy. 4) Consult Senior Management to confirm policy need and direction. 5) Draft the Policy 6) Review the Policy before implementing it. 7) Obtain a legal review on the draft policy. 8) Communicate the policy in multiple media. 9) Audit the policy to identify the areas requiring change, and 10) If necessary, consult union representatives for their views on the policy.