Workplace policies and procedures – are they really necessary?

Employers often provide employees with handbooks, policies and procedures which regulate workplace matters such as:

• Work health and safety.
• Anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.
• Occupational Health and Safety.
• Use of company property.
• Use of social media.
• Drug and alcohol use.
• Employee performance management and discipline.

We understand that writing and reviewing policies and procedures takes time away from an employers' core business and so this task is always at the bottom of the to do list. If this is occurring in your business you should be warned that neglecting your policies and procedures can come at a considerable cost to your organisation.