Human resource policies

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Human resource policies are systems of codified decisions, established by an organization, to support administrative personnel functions, performance management, employee relations and resource planning.^[1]

Each company has a different set of circumstances, and so develops an individual set of human resource policies. ^[1]

[edit] Purposes

HR policies allow an organisation to be clear with employees on:

The nature of the organisation
What they should expect from the company
What the company expects of them
How policies and procedures work at your company
What is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour
The consequences of unacceptable behaviour

The establishment of policies can help an organization demonstrate that it meets requirements for diversity, ethics and training. In order to fire a person it may be necessary to show cause compliant with employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements; the establishment of HR Policies to document steps in procedures, including displinary procedures, is now standard.

[edit] Developing the HR Policies

HR policies provide an organisation with a mechanism to manage risk by staying up to date with current trends in employment standards and legislation.