Policy and Procedures Manual
The purpose of a Human Resources Policy & Procedures Manual is to provide an organization with a systematic approach to administering personnel policies and practices. A policy manual should be designed as a fundamental communications tool for members of management to help clarify policies and practices and thus prevent morale problems, complaints and grievances before they arise. There are a number of tangible and intangible benefits from developing a policy manual, they are:
- Peace of mind, which takes place of the headaches and indecisions
- Provides management with a clear explanation of all existing human resources policies and procedures
- Promotes fairness and order in the treatment of employees
- Provides a method of communication between management and the employees
- Helps set standards of work
- Helps create a fair method of dealing with the failure to observe policies
- Provides written documentation of good faith in providing fair employment practices
If you are concerned about creating a fair work environment that employees will enjoy and commit to, then a HR policy and procedures manual is a necessity. Providing your organization with this fundamental communications tool, will provide a clear understanding of what is expected behaviour as well as create transparency between the leaders and the employees.
