Policies And Procedures

Policies and Procedures

What are Policies and Procedures?

Policies and procedures are a business’ rules that are put together to help the business achieve outcomes that are compatible with its goals and values. They influence all the major decisions, actions and activities of a business, including the way employees are expected to behave.

We recommend obtaining legal advice when creating or updating your policies and procedures.

Benefits of Policies and Procedures for your business

1. Achieve outcomes in accordance with your business’ values;
2. Ensure your business complies with legislation;
3. Promote a professional manner in your business;
4. Make sure that your business’ decision making and operational procedures are in line with each other;
5. Have clear processes to call on in the case of a legal dispute;
6. Be prepared by having clear procedures in place before issues arise;
7. Assist in business planning and goal setting;
8. Use as a tool to evaluate employee and business performance;
9. Make roles and tasks clear; and
10. Assist in determining accountability.

The different types of Policies and Procedures

1. Code of conduct;
2. Recruitment process;
3. Standards of workplace behaviour;
4. Internet and email use;
5. Use of company property;
6. Drug and alcohol use;
7. Work health and safety;
8. Anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity;
9. Harassment or bullying policy;
10. Use of social media;
11. Occupational Health and Safety;
12. Dispute resolution;
13. Employee performance management and discipline; and
14. Termination process.

What should your Policies and Procedures include?

1. The goals the policy aims to achieve;
2. Who must abide by the policy;
3. Specify what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour;
4. Outline the repercussions of breaching the policy or procedure; and
5. The date the policies and procedures have been written or updated.

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