Why Do We Have Workplace Policies?
Workplace policies have received a poor reputation,
sometimes for being overly long or voluminous, and at other times
for merely 'stating the obvious'. However, in practice, a
well-drafted set of workplace policies can play an important role
in protecting the employers interests while creating a positive
workplace culture.
Workplace policies can provide employees with the necessary
benchmarks to feel confident in their work and conduct. They can
also assist in creating consistency in the way situations are dealt
with by managers across the business and at varying levels.
Workplace policies generally fall into three broad
categories:
- Policies establishing expected standards of behaviour of
employees (e.g. code of conduct, social media use, bullying and
harassment);
