List of Authors HR Policy
List of Authors HR Policy
List of Authors HR Policy
Human resource policies are always a must in all types of organizations as they need to cater and
meet the needs of all types of people. There are different natured people, not surprisingly all go
well with each other. Few people might have a habit of accepting what is the norms, few might
want to relax the rules but still written policies have the power to make people stick to the
regulations of the organization.
Good HR policy will not only maintain the wellness of the organization inside but it also will
create a good corporate image among the society as well as job seekers too. Even before
employees are hired into a company, the HR team must sit and draft out its set of policies and
procedures. It is these policies which every employee of an organization is bound to follow, in
order to assure harmony in the organization.
Certain people feel it is essential to have clear, written rules in every organization, while others
are more comfortable with having no set of rules. If we took the case of the latter, this would
mean having no discipline and no punishments for wrong behavior or action. On the other hand,
if an employer relies on a loose set of rules which have not been documented; it is easy for
people to assume these rules are open to interpretation. The result would be a working
environment which would be out of tune with the ultimate goal of the organization.
Name of the Author: Edward E. Lawler III; John
Title: Effective Human Resource Management a Global Analysis
Journal: International Journal of Organizational Analysis
Vol: 19
Year: 2013
Every individual in an organization has their own set of principles, morals and ethics. Is it not
necessary that two people working under the same roof would share a set of values. But when
this set of people join together to work in a professional environment, and if they are each
allowed to exercise their perceptions of right and wrong behaviour, chaos would surely ensue. In
order to keep the workplace a professional and pleasant environment, certain set of rules or
policies and procedures are made.
Even with formal documentation, certain people have a tendency to test their limits. To prevent
exactly this from happening, along with the set of policies and procedures, the company must
also decide beforehand what their policy towards employees exhibiting bad behavior is. The
company head must sit with the HR team and decide what they consider over the line behavior,
or inappropriate behavior.
Ground rules must be set out, employees must be told what behaviors might lead to immediate
termination. Consequences for inappropriate behavior, while it may sound harsh to some, are the
only way an organization will be able to succeed. This ensures that their best employees are
retained, and their new employees are well trained to be an asset for the company.
Human resource policies and procedures can differ from organization to organization. Yet, they
are simple, straight forwards ground rules which every employee of an organization must abide
by. The HR policies provide guidelines on employer-employee interaction, behavior, appropriate
work behaviors, work schedules, employment laws, conflict resolution, disciplinary measures
and health and safety measures. These policies and procedures are what provide foundation and
structure to any organization.
Make sure the written documentation or guidelines made by the organization are easily
understood by all employees to avoid inconsistency and confusion. Ensures all managers and
supervisors are well trained and able to provide training to new employees as well. Ensure all
employees and employers are properly trained in appropriate and inappropriate workplace
behavior and work culture norms. Periodically review the policies and guidelines to ensure they
are appropriate and up to date.
HR policies contain guides and information on grounds for termination of employees. These
policies help protect the organization from harmful employees. They also provide clear cut
ground rules for the violation of any company policies or rules, which call for corrective
measures, or in the worst case scenario, termination of the contract of an employee. While HR
policies and procedures may be developed in every organization, it is eventually up to the staff
members and employees to put them into action, and provide a safe working environment for all.
Name of the Author: Thomas A. O’Neill
Title: Influence of Policy on Future
Journal: Policy Optimizing and Dynamics
Vol: 22
Year: 2016
Human resources policies provide the framework by which employees are expected to behave in
the workplace. These policies are written statements of the company’s standards and objectives
and include all areas of employment, including recruitment, compensation, termination, benefits,
employee relations and leaves of absence.
They contain rules on how employees must perform their jobs and interact with each other.
Managers, employees and the HR department all have roles in ensuring that HR policies are
effectively implemented.
HR policy manuals outline internal policies and the company’s code of ethics. This includes
items such as dress code, professionalism, vacation time, personal and sick time, holidays,
workplace safety, discrimination, and how to interact with co-workers and customers. Ethics is
particularly important because it tends to vary from person to person. By outlining what
constitutes good behavior in your company, employees know what’s expected of them.