HR Policies and Procedures
Workplace policies often reinforce and clarify standard operating procedure in a workplace. Well written policies help employers manage staff more effectively by clearly defining acceptable and unacceptable behaviour in the workplace and set out the implications of not complying with those policies.
What are the benefits of having workplace policies?
Well-written workplace policies:
- are consistent with the values of the organisation
- comply with employment and other associated legislation
- demonstrate that the organisation is being operated in an efficient and businesslike manner
- ensure uniformity and consistency in decision-making and operational procedures
- add strength to the position of staff when possible legal actions arise
- save time when a new problem can be handled quickly and effectively through an existing policy
- foster stability and continuity
- maintain the direction of the organisation even during periods of change
- provide the framework for business planning
- assist in assessing performance and establishing accountability
- clarify functions and responsibilities.
Labco assists its members by auditing their policies and where needed to assist them to develop and introduce workplace policies that are outdated or does not exist at all.
