HR Policies and Procedures (Electronic book text)

Every company needs policies and procedures in order to operate efficiently, avoid employee confusion and adhere to legal and regulatory guidelines. HR policies and procedures address a diverse array of specific needs by ? aligning people management with the business strategic objectives, and policies, practices and procedures with legal requirements? eliminating discrimination in the workplace and differences in managerial management ethics? following best practices and the latest developments in effective people management? being open to review, so as to attract or retain employees - particularly in a tight labour market? developing a formal and consistent approach to meeting employees' needs as they grow and develop? dealing with internal change while complying with head office or parent-company rules? defining the culture required for business improvement by regulating standards of performance and conduct? giving management the opportunity to thoroughly evaluate the work-related needs of individual employeesIt is important for policies to be ? linked to business strategy, and have a definite purpose ? flexible, so as to adapt to changes in the company's strategy and direction ? suited in tone to the culture of the organisation ? written in plain language and free of jargon? transparent and accessible to all employees? developed through the involvement of employees and interested stakeholders ? practical and enforceable, with logical implementation guidelines