Need Guidance on Personnel Procedures or Company Policy Manual?

While company policy and personnel procedures must exist within the framework of federal, state, and local laws, employers are not required by law to put their policies in writing. However, wise companies create written policy manuals to use as management guides for personnel procedures and company policy.

A good policy manual provides clear information for supervisors and managers on how to handle human resource and employee relations situations in the workplace. By using a policy manual to optimum advantage, your company can ensure that personnel matters are handled equitably and consistently.

What you include in your company policy manual is an individual company decision. As a general rule, the manual should include all the usual personnel activities, as well as such areas as payroll and benefits information. It is also advisable to include such things as a table of contents, an employment disclaimer, an introduction and message from the company head, just to name a few.

Figuring out how to write a company policy and personnel procedures is an arduous task, and as the laws in different states on human resources get more complex, keeping current can spell the difference between success and disaster for your company. HR.BLR.com provides helpful up-to-date resources to help you navigate and implement company policy like example company policies, tips on how to write a policy and more.

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