Company Policies Procedures

Code of conduct. Attendance/vacation/time off policy. Equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies. Workplace safety. Alcohol, drug-free workplace, smoking, cannabis policies. Whistleblower policy. Anti-harassment policy. Privacy policy.

Company History. While not required, a brief section discussing the company's history and its mission can help set the tone for an employee handbook. Paid Time-Off Policy. Employee Behavior. Pay and Promotions. Benefits.

Company policies are rules that govern a company's code of conduct. They apply to both employees and employers, and they may govern conduct both within and outside the workplace. Company policies are usually written policies included in your business's employee handbook.

Step 1: Determine the Purpose and Intention of the Policy. Step 2: Assemble All Prior Writings and Practices on the Same or Similar Topics. Step 3: Obtain Information and Input from Relevant Stakeholders. Step 4: Conduct Research to Determine Status of the Law and Identify Trends.

Equal opportunity policy. Workplace health and safety. Employee code of conduct policy. Attendance, vacation and time-off policies. Employee disciplinary action policy. Employee complaint policies.

Prioritize a policy list. Keep in mind that you can't tackle every policy at once. Conduct thorough research. Take a look at your existing procedures to zone in on how things are currently done. Write an initial draft. After defining what you need to cover, you can begin your first draft. Validate the procedures.

Policy includes statements of rules or standards. Policies do not change frequently. Policies may not include procedures or supplemental information.

Use the handbook as a communication tool. Employees can be full of legal agreements and notices, which important as they are, can be daunting. Safety and security. Get a legal review. Outline your expectations/Code of conduct. Hours, benefits, and compensation. Don't be redundant. Make it readable. Leave room for change.

Step 1: Review and Make Required Revisions to the Current Company Policies. Step 2: Create an Outline of What to Include in the Employee Handbook. Step 3: Create Summarized Versions of Each Policy and Procedure. Step 4: Add Each Summary Statement in the Appropriate Sections According to the Outline.