Highly Instrinsic HR Consulting Inc.

Why Create Policies and Procedures

The more information you can provide your team members the more informed their decisions will be and the less amount of time they will need to spend asking questions.
A Policy Manual gives your team members a point of reference that is available at all times.
Having standard practices or procedures ensures that everyone is treated fairly and that everyone is following the same guidelines.
These policies and procedures outline the Company’s expectations in various situations and ensure that procedures are followed out correctly at all levels of the Company.
These policies also inform team members of where to go and how to report an issue they may be having. It provides a process where they can feel heard and be assured that the issue will be investigated properly.
There are many advantages to having policies and procedures in place. It is important to ensure that they follow legislative requirements and that they are clear and concise in their direction and intent. Policies and Procedures not only need to be in place, but team members need to be trained on each one. By having team members sign off acknowledging their understanding of these policies you have done due diligence in informing your team and ensuring they understand the rights and obligations within.
Policies and procedures, when done correctly, bring efficiency and order to the workplace, protect both the team member and the company, and assist in creating a unified team.