Hi Everyone, I am involved in writing my company's HR Manual/Handbook. Please let me know how to go about it, as I am very new to this. I am working for a software product development company, which is a startup.
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From India, Bangalore
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Following are a few basic topics that should be covered when drafting an HR Manual. You may also try browsing this site for sample handbooks/HR Manual. This would give you a reference for how to prepare such documents for your organization.
INTRODUCTION
- Purpose of the Manual
- Human Resources Philosophy
EMPLOYMENT
- Employment Policy
- Manpower Plan & Control
- Recruitment
- Probationary Period
- Transfer
- Promotion
- Termination
- Retirement
WORK SCHEDULE
- Hours of Work
- Rest Days
- Public Holidays
REMUNERATION
- Salary Policy
- Pay Review
- Job-Related Payments & Reimbursements
BENEFITS
- Leave
- Provident Fund
- Group Medical Insurance Scheme
- Group Life & Personal Accident Insurance Schemes
- Employees' Compensation Insurance Scheme
- Business Travel Insurance Scheme
PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
- Training & Development Guidelines
STAFF RELATIONS & COMMUNICATION
- Staff Social Club
- Communication
- Grievance Procedure
SAFETY & HEALTH
- Occupational Safety and Health Policy
- Smoke-Free Workplace Policy
RULES
- Staff Record
- Staff Card
- Company Property
- Use of Personal Computer
- Use of Telephone
- Attire
- Punctuality
- Absence
ETHICAL & LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Code of Conduct
- Ethics at Work
- Gambling
- Conflict of Interests
- Confidentiality of Information
- Outside Business/Employment/Whistleblowing Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Personal Data (Privacy) Policy
- General Guidelines on Compliance with the Copyright Ordinance
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
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From India, Delhi
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7INTRODUCTION
- Purpose of the Manual
- Human Resources Philosophy
EMPLOYMENT
- Employment Policy
- Manpower Plan & Control
- Recruitment
- Probationary Period
- Transfer
- Promotion
- Termination
- Retirement
WORK SCHEDULE
- Hours of Work
- Rest Days
- Public Holidays
REMUNERATION
- Salary Policy
- Pay Review
- Job-Related Payments & Reimbursements
BENEFITS
- Leave
- Provident Fund
- Group Medical Insurance Scheme
- Group Life & Personal Accident Insurance Schemes
- Employees' Compensation Insurance Scheme
- Business Travel Insurance Scheme
PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
- Training & Development Guidelines
STAFF RELATIONS & COMMUNICATION
- Staff Social Club
- Communication
- Grievance Procedure
SAFETY & HEALTH
- Occupational Safety and Health Policy
- Smoke-Free Workplace Policy
RULES
- Staff Record
- Staff Card
- Company Property
- Use of Personal Computer
- Use of Telephone
- Attire
- Punctuality
- Absence
ETHICAL & LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Code of Conduct
- Ethics at Work
- Gambling
- Conflict of Interests
- Confidentiality of Information
- Outside Business/Employment/Whistleblowing Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Personal Data (Privacy) Policy
- General Guidelines on Compliance with the Copyright Ordinance
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Please review the corrected text for any further adjustments.
Regards
From India, Delhi
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