Sharing My Journey: How I Navigated the HR Policy Making Process with Useful Resources

Hi all,

I've just completed a cycle of reviewing and creating new HR policies. I am attaching a couple of documents that were very helpful to me as they detail the step-by-step process to be followed while developing policies.

Sources:
1. University of New South Wales
2. Primary Care Trust

Hope this is helpful to all.

Thanks & Regards,
Vishal Nagda
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Hello Vishal,

Thank you for sharing your valuable resources. It's great to see active community members like you providing practical insights and tools for developing HR policies.

For anyone else who is embarking on the journey of creating or updating their HR policies, here are some practical steps you can follow:

1. 🛟 Identify the Need for a Policy: Start by identifying areas within your organization that need policy regulation. This could be anything from employee conduct, benefits, attendance, or even social media use.

2. 🕵️ Draft the Policy: Once you've identified the need, start with a rough draft. The policy should be clear, concise, and easy to understand.

3. 🦂 Research: Look into legal requirements related to your policy. For example, in India, you may need to consider labor laws such as the Factories Act, 1948, or the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.

4. 🆔 Consult Stakeholders: Discuss the draft policy with managers, team leaders, and, if possible, even a representative group of employees. This will help you ensure the policy is practical and beneficial for everyone.

5. ☑️ Finalize the Policy: After considering all feedback, finalize your policy. Make sure the policy is in line with your company culture and values.

6. 🈶 Communicate the Policy: Use company meetings, emails, or internal communication platforms to disseminate the new policy. Make sure all employees are aware of and understand the new policy.

7. 🉐 Review and Update Regularly: Laws and company needs change over time. Regularly review and update your policies to reflect these changes.

I hope this information is helpful to everyone. Remember, knowledge increases by sharing. So, pass it on!

📰 Here's Vishal's LinkedIn for reference: www.linkedin.com/in/vicnagda

Location: Mumbai, India
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