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Resignation on Whatsapp/Social Media Acceptable in Companies?

Though communication on different social medias like WhatsApp, Facebook have become quite common in recent times, it is still not considered to be a formal mode of communication in the professional world. There are various companies across the world which do not allow WhatsApp in the workplace as the official platform for having any kind of professional communication. In fact, many companies have strict policies and Social Media guidelines when it comes to using WhatsApp for business communication to bring in more clarity on the subject.

Read also: Social Media Employee Code of Conduct

Using WhatsApp for Resignation

If you are resigning from your company then the ideal way to go about the procedure is by writing a formal letter or sending an email to the concerned person. It is not accepted by companies that you resign from your job over social media by simply sending a WhatsApp message. And in case the employee has submitted the resignation over WhatsApp then the company can always ask the employee to send the resignation over email or letter which are considered to be the professional mode of communications.

We must understand that workplace WhatsApp is not very much encouraged for official communications and each and every company has its own rules and regulations for using WhatsApp for communicating for different reasons.

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Posted by Hrformats - January 18, 2021 at 11:50 AM

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Employee Recognition Programs in Indian Companies

Here are the various company recognitions policies of Indian companies.

 

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAMS IN PRACTICE

 

  • Wipro has a unique package called Encore, which is essentially a basket of non-monetary rewards given to motivate employees and recognize excellent work performance. For example, award Feather-in-My-Cap, is an on-the-spot recognition of an effort awarded to a project or project team; Dear Boss recognizes the positives of a good boss, including technical, managerial, and leadership skills. Awards like Mastermind, which notes the most innovation solution or idea in Wipro and The Wipro Hall of Fame recognizes superlative performers in different roles as well as superlative team performances.

 

  • In NIIT, there is a practice of naming a conference room or office or training room after the name of the most outstanding employee of the year. The naming is done ceremoniously, the employee family is invited, a cake is ordered; and all the employees assemble for the felicitation.

 

  • At Federal Express, rated one of the best work workplaces, employee can get one of FedEx 500 aero-planes named after his / her child. RPG managers give certificates to employees to facilitate small achievements and the good work done by them.

 

  • Two of the most popular methods of recognizing employees are by giving gift certificates and cash rewards. The most common reasons for giving an award are length of service and exceptional performance.

 

  • In 1998, Price-water House had a Thank You Store for employees to select gifts and thank you cards for supervisors, managers, and office assistants.

 

  • Johnson & Johnson has peer-to-peer recognition programs, where employees submit nominations on behalf of other employees, teams or oneself. All nominations are reviewed for a Merit Award and all Merit Awards are reviewed for the Chairman Award.

 

  • The Eureka Award at HCL Comnet is for the entrepreneurs who come up with the best business idea. The Value Creator Award is the most coveted and sought after among the awards given in appreciation of extraordinary individual initiative and innovation.

 

  • Gotcha recognizes top performers and ranks them on merit. Special vacation packages are given to employees who excel in their targets.

 

  • Eicher uses a mix of monetary and non-monetary rewards. The financial package helps in sustenance and basic needs fulfillment. The non-financial part helps in recognition and fulfillment of higher order needs. In the non-financial part, Eicher offers perks like study leave, trips, special training, challenging project opportunities, and flexible timings based on individual need.

 

  • In India many companies like Larsen & Toubro, HLL, P&G, Century Enka and others encourage suggestion from employees on cost savings, energy conservation or quality improvement or increase in sales. The suggestions are periodically reviewed and few employees may get one time cash rewards based on he quantum of savings their suggestions can generate. This cash rewards system on suggestions is mostly up to junior management level.

 

  • Some companies allow executives to make their own mix of salary packages.

 

  • In the year 2000, HICOM introduced three awards for employees who were nominated as ˜best leader, ˜best motivator, and best employee. In the same year, the company also introduced the new idea of appreciating subordinates through flower-shaped cards. In addition, the HR department put a big wallboard titled ˜initiatives.com, which was filled with information on the initiatives taken by the employees in the workplace and the appreciation of their initiatives. The management as a policy honors an employee who completes five years of services in HICOM with a gold plated appreciation plaque.

 

  • The Taj group has patented a unique employee identification tracking and reward programme branded the Star – Special Thanks and Recognition System. It’s an HR initiative aimed at creating an association ‘between our star performers and the Taj. These stars are not the statesmen or tinsel town glitterati who grace the environs of the Group’s hotels, but to the organization they are just as important.
  • The Star campaign offers no cash awards. Recognition comes in the form of levels. Points can be picked up by employees for integrity, respect and regard for others, teamwork, environmental awareness, reliability, outstanding work, courage of conviction and initiative. Practical and useful suggestions that are beneficial to the company can also earn an employee points. Many employees do that extra bit, go out of the way to dazzle the customer satisfaction with employee recognition. It is based on the premise that happy employees lead to happy customers.” However, while employees can earn merit points for acts of excellence or valuable suggestions, one can also earn 20 “default merit” points if the review committee (comprising the GM, training manager and all heads) fails to revert within 48 hours on a suggestion made.
  • Star has five recognition levels. Level 1 or the Silver grade requires an employee to earn 120 points in three months, level 2 or the Gold grade can be reached with 130 points within three months of reaching the Silver level. Level three or the Platinum grade requires an employee to accumulate 250 points within six months of reaching the Gold level. The highest grade at the corporate level is the MD’s Club (at 760 points), below which at 510 points and above, an employee can be part of the Chief Operating Officer’s club. “After the campaign was launched, a large number of employees have started working together in the true spirit of teams

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Posted by Hrformats - September 29, 2012 at 6:25 AM

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HR Policies in New Companies

I have Attached HR Policies in New Companies

 

HERE ARE SOME USEFUL GUIDELINES TO SET UP HR DEPARTMENT.

STAGE  1

Review  the  current practices/policies [ if  any]
Audit all  hr activities that are performed [ even the crude format]

HERE  ARE  THE  CORE  HR  KRAs [ key result areas]

KRA 1  :        Recruitment/Selection
KRA 2  :        Workforce Planning and Diversity
KRA 3  :        Performance Management
KRA 4  :        Reward Management
KRA 5 :        Workplace Management and Relations
KRA 6 :        A Safe and Healthy Workplace
KRA 7 :        Building Capabilities and Organisational Learning
KRA 8 :        Effective HR Management Systems, Support and Monitoring

STAGE 2

  • Understand the organization
  • Understand the organization structure
  • Understand the organization systems
  • Understand the organization politics/influential people
  • Understand the organization/individual roles
  • Understand the organization/positions
  • Understand the individual job descriptions
  • Understand the job/ job specifications etc…

 

STAGE 3

  • Discuss the values/beliefs with senior management/CEO and the need for HR department.
  • Discuss the expectations from HR department -short/medium/long term.
  • Discuss with CEO, the organization’s corporate objectives/strategies and how HR can contribute to the corporate objectives.
  • Discuss / seek consensus on organization structure / management process.
  • Discuss the current organization culture with senior management.
  • Discuss with CEO/senior management the core activities/competences and business drivers of the organization.

TO GET A GOOD START AND HOLD YOUR CREDIBILITY, YOU NEED THESE INFORMATIONS TO START YOUR WORK  ON  HR DEPT.

GET   A   COPY OF CORPORATE PLAN, WHICH OUTLINES THE  COMPANY’S  

  • VISION
  • MISSION
  • CORPORATE OBJECTIVES
  • CORPORATE STRATEGIES
    etc…

HR dept. is  a  support  unit  and  hence  must  work closely with  other  depts.

STAGE   4

Even  though  there  is  currently  no  HR  department, there are a  number of  HR activities are being  carried  out now.

YOU  HAVE  TO  KNOW  WHAT THEY ARE / HOW  IT  IS  BEING CARRIED  OUT / BY  WHOM.

TO  COLLECT  AND  CONSOLIDATE THESE, YOU  NEED TO  A QUICK  HR  AUDIT  OF  THE  PRESENT  SITUATION.

AFTER  you  gather  all  the  informations  and summarized, you  should  sit  down  with your  boss [ CEO]  and discuss and  prioritize  the  items, as  follows

  • URGENT / IMPORTANT
  • URGENT/ NOT IMPORTANT
  • NOT URGENT/ IMPORTANT
  • NOT URGENT / NOT IMPORTANT , BUT  NEEDED  DOWN THE LINE.

STAGE 5

Please   REVIEW   the HR  MANUAL , as  listed  below.
Pick  points out  of  it ,  as  per  your  need,  based  on  your discussion /  audit  results.

You may want to start up with

  • HR department OBJECTIVES.
  • HR  DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES
  • Draft on Recruitment  / Selection Procedure /PROCESS
  • Draft on  organization /  structure
  • Draft on  jobs’ analyses/ job descriptions/ job specifications/competences
  • Draft  on  payroll / compensation / administration
  • Appointment /confirmation / Termination / resignation /PROCEDURES/PROCESS
  • Induction program
  • Orientation  program
  • Employee  communications
  • Training & development of the employees
  • Performance Appraisals / management

Once you have  the  preliminary  draft ready, you  can  start  with your EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK [LIST PROVIDED BELOW]

STAGE 6

REVIEW THE  HRM  PROCESSES, MAKE A  NOTE OF  WHAT  YOU  THINK  ARE  IMPORTANT FOR  THE COMPANY  AND  THE  PRIORITY  ONES.

HRM PROCESSES

  • HR  AUDITING
  • HR  BUDGETING
  • Strategic  HRM  Planning
  • HR Strategies and Policies.
  • HR  and change management.
  • Competency-based HR
  • Knowledge management

JOB DEVELOPMENT

  • Job analysis
  • Job Role
  • Job Description.
  • Job specifications
  • Job enrichment
  • Job  rotation

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION

  • Recruitment
  • Selection
  • Induction
  • Orientation

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR PROGRAMS

  • Employee  engagement
  • Motivation
  • Organization  culture
  • Organization  development

ORGANIZATION

  • Org. designing
  • Org. structuring
  • Org. development
  • Job / role  structuring

HUMAN RESOURCING

  • HR planning
  • Manpower  planning
  • Succession  planning
  • Talent management

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Performance appraisals
  • Performance managing the processes.

HR DEVELOPMENT

  • Org. learning
  • Training
  • Education
  • Development
  • Training  evaluation
  • E-learning
  • Management  development
  • Career planning /development.

REWARD MANAGEMENT

  • Job  evaluation
  • Managing  reward  process
  • Administration  of  rewards
  • Benefits

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

  • Organization  communications
  • Employee communications.
  • Staff  amenities

HEALTH AND SAFETY.

  • OHS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM.
STAGE 7

REVIEW THE  HRM  SYSTEMS , MAKE A  NOTE OF  WHAT  YOU  THINK  ARE  IMPORTANT FOR  THE COMPANY  AND  THE  PRIORITY  ONES.

HR SYSTEMS

  • HR  strategic planning system
  • Human resource planning  system
  • Manpower  planning system
  • Job profiling system
  • Recruitment  &selection system
  • Performance appraisal  system
  • Performance management system
  • People development  systems
  • Career  planning  and  development  system
  • Succession  planning  system
  • Job enrichment  system
  • Compensation  planning and packaging system

THIS is just a common list.

AFTER   STAGE 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 MAKE A REPORT

  • What  is  the  current situation
  • What kind of  HR DEPARTMENT is required.
  • What you  think  are  your priorities
  • What  is  your  action plan
  • What is time schedule.

MAKE A TEMPORARY HR DEPARTMENT

  • ONE   HR MANAGER  [YOURSELF]
  • ONE  TRAINING MANAGER
  • ONE  SALARY ADMINISTRATION  MANAGER
  • ONE RECRUITMENT /SELECTION  MANAGER

 

 

 

DISCUSS THIS WITH THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT, SEEK THEIR APPROVAL/ BLESSINGS /SUPPORT

  • TO IMPLEMENT YOUR PLAN.
  • To win confidence/trust, you need to show credibility/functional knowledge level.
  • Initially, please do not rush with too many things. Take one thing at a time and do a thorough job. Everything must be done right at the first time.

 

PREPARING A HR MANUAL IS IMPORTANT. NOT ALL THAT IS LISTED HERE MAY BE NECESSARY AT FIRST.

DISCUSSING WITH SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND IDENTIFY THE PRIORITY ONES AND WORK ON THEM.

HR MANAGEMENT MANUAL

Human Resources Policies, Procedures and Forms

Table of Contents

ADMINISTRATION

ADM.101      Personnel Records Activities
1.0               Employee Information
2.0               HR Personnel Records
3.0               Contents of Personnel Files
4.0               Employee’s Personnel Records Review
5.0               Management Review of Personnel Files
6.0               Company Release Of Employee Information
7.0               Record Retention and Long-Term Storage
8.0               Record Destruction

Forms
Ex1               Personnel Records Access Log
Ex2               HR Records Retention Periods

ADM.102      Form Development Activities
1.0               Form Development and Format
2.0               Authorization and Printing
3.0               Form Numbering and Placement
4.0               Forms Index and Manual

Forms
Ex1               Form Printing Request

ADM.103      Document Control Activities
1.0               Document Distribution
2.0               Document Revision
3.0               Document
4.0               Temporary Changes

Forms
Ex1     Request For Document Change (RDC)

ADM. 104      Mail & Express Services Activities
1.0               General Mail Usage
2.0               Addressing Mail
3.0               Express Mail
4.0               Overnight Packages
5.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               Outgoing Mail Register

ADM. 105      Telephone Answering Activities
1.0               Answering Techniques and Etiquette
2.0               Answering and Directing Calls
3.0               Taking Messages
4.0               Telephone User’s Guide

Forms
Ex1               Important Message

ADM.106      Property & Access Control Activities
1.0               Background Checks
2.0               Physical Access Controls
3.0               Key Controls
4.0               Proprietary Information Controls
5.0               Collection Of Access Controls
6.0               Visitors & Guests

Forms
Ex1               Key Issue Policy
Ex2               Visitor Log

ADM.107      Separation Activities
1.0               Resignations
2.0               Involuntary Terminations And Layoffs
3.0               Terminations For Cause
4.0               Termination Meeting
5.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1     Exit Interview Checklist
Ex2     Exit References Authorization

ADM.108      Workplace Rules & Guidelines Activities
1.0               Alcohol And Drugs
2.0               Breaks And Lunch Time
3.0               Company Property
4.0               Grievances And Complaints
5.0               Inclement Weather
6.0               Parking
7.0               Personal Telephone Calls
8.0               Smoking
9.0               Solicitations
10.0             Suggestions
11.0             Visitors

Forms
Ex1               Suggestion Form

ADM.109      Human Resources Reports Activities
1.0               Preparation Guidelines
2.0               Occupational  Health &  Safety  Reports
3.0               Equal Opportunity  Reports
4.0               Training Plan
5.0               Hiring Status Report
6.0               Compensation Summary

Forms
EX1              Human Resource Reporting Summary
EX2              HR Hiring Status Report

ADM.110      Dress Code Activities
1.0               Dress Code
1.1               Business Attire
1.2               Business Casual Attire
1.3               Casual Attire
1.4               Uniformed Attire
1.5               Safety Attire
1.6               Formal Attire
1.7               Inappropriate Attire
1.8               Business Situations
1.9               Recreation & Parties

2.0               Dinners & Receptions
3.0               Personal Hygiene
4.0               Disciplinary Action

HIRING  PROCEDURES

HRG.101       Employee Hiring Activities
1.0               Needs Analysis
2.0               Personnel Requisition
3.0               Job Posting & Screening
4.0               Interviewing
5.0               Pre-Employment Screening & Testing
6.0               Background Investigation
7.0               Hiring And Employee Offers
8.0               Motor Vehicle And Equipment Operation
9.0               Applicant Files
10.0             Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               Personnel Requisition
Ex2               Offer Letter
Ex3               Personnel Change Notice
Ex4               New Employee Hiring Checklist
Ex5               Employment Eligibility Verification .
Ex6               Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate.

HRG102        Job Descriptions Activities
1.0               Job Description Preparation
2.0               Format And Content
2.1               Job Title
2.2               Effective Date
2.3               Department
2.4               Summary Of Functions
2.5               Essential Duties And Responsibilities
2.6               Organizational Relationships
2.7               Qualifications
2.8               Physical Demands
2.9               Work Environment
3.0               Job Description Approval & Distribution

Forms
Ex1               Job Description Format

HRG103        Employment Applications Activities
1.0               Application For Employment
2.0               Application Information
2.1               Personal Information
2.2               Employment Interest
2.3               Education & Training
2.4               Employment History
2.5               Military Service Record
2.6               References
3.0               Compliance Information

Forms
Ex1               Employment Application
Ex2               Employment Application Supplement
HRG104        Interviewing Applicants Activities
1.0               Interviewing Objectives
2.0               Resume Examination
3.0               Telephone Interviews
4.0               E-Mail Interviews
5.0               In-Person Interviews

Forms
Ex1               Employment Interview Questions
Ex2               Interview Form

HRG105        Background Investigations Activities
1.0               Background And Hiring
2.0               Investigative Consumer Reporting
3.0               Employee Reference Checks
4.0               Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Inquiry

Forms
Ex1               Employee Investigation Checklist
Ex2               Employee Background Authorization
Ex3               New References Authorization
Ex4               Reference Check Survey

Compensation Procedures

COM101       Payroll Activities
1.0               Payroll Records
2.0               Timesheets
3.0               Payroll Deductions
3.1               Worker’s Compensation Insurance
3.2               Social Security & Medicare
3.3               State Income Tax
3.4               Earnings Tax
3.5               Tax Withholding Payments
4.0               Payroll Adjustments
4.1               Advances
4.2               Garnishments
5.0               Paychecks
5.1               Direct Deposit
5.2               Lost Paychecks
5.3               Final Paychecks
6.0               Vacation Pay
7.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               Monthly Time Sheet
Ex2               Central Govt.  Tax Calendar
Ex3               Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization

COM102       Paid & Unpaid Leave Activities

1.0               Paid Time Off
2.0               Unpaid Time Off
3.0               Absence Request And Notification
4.0               Holidays
5.0               Vacation Eligibility
5.1               Vacation Schedules
5.2               Vacation Over Holidays
6.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               Absence Request Form

COM103       Insurance Benefits Activities
1.0               Life Insurance
2.0               Long Term Disability Insurance
3.0               Social Security
4.0               Workers’ Compensation
5.0               Wage Continuation
6.0               Unemployment Compensation
7.0               Health Insurance
8.0               Additional Information Resources

COM104       Healthcare Benefits Activities

1.0               Cost And Premiums
2.0               Eligibility
3.0               Enrollment
4.0               Coverage
5.0               Filing A Claim
6.0               Termination And Conversion Of Coverage
7.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               Benefits Enrollment/Change Form

COM105       Employee Retirement Income Security Activities
1.0               Plan Administration
1.1               Investment Policy Statement
1.2               Fidelity Bond
1.3               Fiduciary Liability Insurance
1.4               Employer Matching
1.5               In-Service Loans And Withdrawals
2.0               Employee Participation
3.0               Notice Procedures
3.1               Initial Notice
3.2               Annual Notices
4.0               Additional Information Resources

COM106       Consolidated Budget Reconciliation Activities
1.0               Plan Administration
2.0               Qualifying Events
3.0               Notice Procedure
4.0               Benefits Protection
6.0               Enforcement
7.0               Additional Information Resources

Development Procedures

DEV101        Development Management Activities
1.0               Development Planning
2.0               Training Effectiveness
3.0               Training Records
4.0               Training Courses
5.0               Performance Evaluations
6.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               Training Plan

DEV102        Training Reimbursement Activities
1.0               Eligibility
2.0               Approved Programs
3.0               Reimbursement

Forms
Ex 1              Request For Training

DEV103        Computer User & Staff Training Activities
1.0               MIS Training And Certification
2.0               MIS/LAN User Training
3.0               E-Mail Training
4.0               Software Applications

DEV104        Internet & E-Mail Acceptable Use Activities
1.0               Acceptable Use
2.0               Inappropriate Use
3.0               Internet And E-Mail Etiquette
4.0               Security
5.0               User Compliance
6.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               Computer And Internet Usage Policy

DEV105        Performance Appraisals Activities
1.0               Performance Appraisal Guidelines
2.0               Appraisal Preparation
3.0               Appraisal Discussion
4.0               Salary Adjustments
5.0               Appraisal Conclusion
6.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               Self Appraisal Form
Ex2               Performance Appraisal Form

DEV106        Employee Discipline Activities
1.0               Introduction To Misconduct
2.0               Responses To Misconduct
2.1               Verbal Warning
2.2               Written Warning
2.3               Suspension
2.4               Termination
3.0               Serious Misconduct
4.0               Very Serious Misconduct
5.0               Inexcusable Misconduct
6.0               Misconduct Investigations

Forms
Ex1               Disciplinary Notice

Compliance Procedures

CMP101        Workplace Safety Activities
1.0               Worksite Analysis
2.0               Hazard Prevention And Control
2.1               Safe Work Procedures
2.2               Protective Equipment
2.3               Fire Prevention
3.0               Hazard Communication Program
4.0               Medical Emergencies
5.0               Workplace Safety Training
6.0               Reporting And Record Keeping
7.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               Safety Suggestion Sheet
Ex2              Workplace Safety Self-Inspection Checklist
Ex3               Workplace Safety Action Plan
Ex4               Workplace Safety Rules
Ex5               Index of Hazardous Chemicals

Doc              Material Safety Data Sheet
Doc              Injuries and Illness Log
Doc              Summary of Injuries and Illness
Doc              Injuries and Illness Incident Report
Doc              Instructions for OSHA Forms

CMP102        People  With Disabilities Activities

1.0               Background
2.0               Who Is Covered?
3.0               Employment Issues
4.0               Public Accommodations
5.0               Enforcement Of The Act
6.0               Additional Information Resources

CMP103        Annual And Medical Leave Activities

1.0               Reasons For Taking Leave
2.0               Advance Notice And Medical Certification
3.0               Job Benefits And Protection
4.0               Unlawful Acts
5.0               Enforcement
6.0               Employer Notices
7.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex 1              Certification Of Healthcare Provider
Ex 2              Employer Response To Employee Request

CMP104        Drug Free Workplace Activities

1.0               General
2.0               Prohibitions
3.0               Authorized Use Of Prescription Medicine
4.0               Drug Awareness Program
5.0               Disciplinary Actions
6.0               Additional Information Resources

CMP105        Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Activities

1.0               Management
1.1               Privacy Standards
2.0               Medical Records Maintenance
3.0               Medical Records Access
4.0               Additional Information Resources

Forms
Ex1               HIPAA Authorization Form

CMP106        Harassment & Discrimination Activities

1.0               Unacceptable Behavior
2.0               Complaint
3.0               Corrective Measures
4.0               Enforcement
5.0               Additional Information Resources

Job Descriptions Tab

WRITING JOB DESCRIPTIONS

 

  • INTRODUCTION
  • PURPOSE
  • SCOPE

 

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Non-discriminatory language
Active voice
Action verbs Plain English

 

FORMAT AND CONTENT

Effective Date
Department
Summary Of Functions
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Grouping Several Tasks Into A Single Responsibility
Responsibility Statements
Delegated Responsibilities
Organizational Relationships
Reporting Relationships
The Organization’s Environment
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements
Key Selection Criteria
Physical Demands
Work Environment
Job Performance
Job Descriptions
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Employee Handbook

SECTION 1     INTRODUCTION
1.0               The Company Philosophy
1.1               The Company Mission
1.2               Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan
1.3               Employment-At-Will
1.4               Sexual Harassment
1.5               Safety
1.5.1            Safety Rules
1.5.2            Hazardous Wastes
1.5.3            Reporting Injuries and Accidents
1.6               Drug Free Workplace
1.6.1            Prohibitions
1.6.2            Drug Awareness Program
1.6.3            Disciplinary Actions

SECTION 2     EMPLOYMENT
2.0               Personnel Administration
2.1               HR Personnel Records
2.1.1            Contents of Personnel Files
2.1.2            Employee Information
2.1.3            Employee’s Request for Review of Personnel Records
2.1.4            Management Review of Personnel Files
2.2               Service
2.2.1            Employee Categories
2.2.2            Job Posting Procedures
2.2.3            Employment of Relatives
2.2.4            Employment of Minors
2.2.5            Promotions
2.2.6            Transfer of Employees
2.2.7            Separation of Employment
2.2.8            Work force Reductions
2.2.9            Probationary Period
2.2.10           Extra Income
2.3               Process Improvement
2.3.1            Employee-Management Forums
2.3.2            Employee Suggestion Program

SECTION 3     COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
3.0               Benefit Eligibility
3.1               Payroll Information
3.1.1            Time Records
3.1.2            Pay Periods
3.1.3            Salary Compensation for Partial Pay Period
3.1.4            Pay Rate Schedule – Hourly Paid Employees
3.1.5            Payroll Deductions
3.1.6            Overtime
3.1.7            Payroll Errors
3.1.8            Garnishment of Employee Wages
3.1.9            Authorized Check Pickup
3.1.10           Pay at Time of Separation
3.2               Attendance & Leave
3.2.1            Medical Leave Policy
3.2.2            Sick Leave Credit Limit
3.2.3            Sick Leave Policy – Usage
3.2.4            Medical, Dental and Optical Appointments
3.2.5            Exhaustion of Accumulated Sick Leave
3.2.6            Pallbearer, Funeral, Emergency Leave
3.2.7            Civic Leave or Jury Duty
3.2.8            Voting
3.2.9            Military Leave
3.2.10           Maternity Leave
3.2.11           Parental Leave
3.2.12           Leave of Absence
3.3               Insurance
3.3.1            Hospitalization and Medical Insurance
3.3.2            Continuation of Group Health Insurance
3.3.3            Life Insurance
3.3.4            Long Term Disability Insurance
3.3.5            Social Security
3.3.6            Workers’ Compensation
3.3.7            Unemployment Compensation
3.4               Savings Plan
3.5               Break Room
3.6               Employee Discounts
3.7               Educational Assistance

SECTION 4     EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1               Work Schedules
4.1.1            Working Hours
4.1.2            Salary Employees
4.1.3            Hourly Employees
4.1.4            Clean Work-Place
4.2               Legal & Ethical Conduct
4.2.1            Ethical Standards
4.2.2            Conflicts of Interest
4.2.3            Personal Conduct
4.2.4            Confidentiality
4.2.5            Bribes, Kickbacks and Illegal Payments
4.2.6            Patents and Copyrights
4.3               Misconduct
4.3.1            Serious Misconduct
4.3.2             Very Serious Misconduct
4.3.3            Inexcusable Misconduct
4.3.3            Misconduct Investigations
4.4               Transportation & Travel
4.4.1            Company Owned Vehicles
4.4.2            Personal Vehicles
4.4.3            Living Expense Allowance
4.4.4            Other Travel Expenses
4.4.5            Expense Records
4.4.6            Travel Advances
4.4.7            Expense Reimbursement – Third Party
4.4.8            Expense Policies – Violations
4.4.9            Company Credit Cards
4.5               Appearance & Belongings
4.5.1            Personal Appearance
4.5.2            Business Attire
4.5.3            Casual Attire
4.5.4            Inappropriate Attire
4.5.5            Personal Belongings
4.5.6            Alcohol and Drugs
4.5.7            Medication
4.5.8            Smoking Policy
4.6               Equipment & Facilities
4.6.1            Parking
4.6.2            Telephone Use
4.6.3            Motor Vehicle and Workplace Equipment Operation
4.6.4            Safety Equipment
4.6.5            Company Tools
4.6.6            Waste Prevention
4.6.7            Solicitation and/or Distribution
4.6.8            Security
4.6.9            Bulletin Board

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FORMS

a)                Acknowledgement Of Receipt And Understanding
b)                Statement Of Legal And Ethical Business Conduct
c)                Drug-Free Workplace Policy Employee Acknowledgement
d)                Job Related Accident

HR  MANUAL

  • HR MANUAL  is  the  total  guidelines  for  the  managers  in the organization  on the subject  of  HUMAN RESOURCE.
  • The real work of managing people [human resource] is the responsibility of the line managers. The  HR  department acts  as  a  coordinator / advisory  body to  the line managers, in  addition  to,  its own  administrative  work.
  • Employee handbook is a major element of the HR manual. It is part of the HR MANUAL.
  • The  copy  of   HR MANUAL  [ including  the  employee  handbook] is  given  to  the managers  only.
  • The copy of the EMPLOYEE handbook is given to the employees.
  • The TOTAL HR MANUAL development is a never ending assignment. It needs updating every six months.
  • At  the  initial  stage,  it  could take  up to  six  months at  least to  complete  the manual/ handbook  for  a  full time  person, even  if  you  employ  an outside expert.

Once you have formed the HR manual list, you should sit with your boss

  • Analyse  the  list
  • Set the  priority [ 1st. lot,  2nd. lot, 3rd. lot   etc ]
  • Discuss the  need  for  HO  material, to  uniform  the  approach
  • Discuss  the  need  for  local expert
  • Etc…

Your priorities could be

  • Personnel  records
  • Various  forms  required
  • Access  control
  • Workplace  rules
  • Employee  hiring
  • Job descriptions
  • Employment  applications
  • Interviewing  applicants
  • Payroll administration
  • Training [ induction / orientation/development]
  • Employee handbook

You/Your senior management should agree to the priority list.

NOW YOU ARE READY FOR THE HARD WORK

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HR Policies in New Companies

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