Crafting HR Policies for Construction: What Key Points Should I Consider?

Dear All,

I am working in an Engineering Construction Company. I am currently setting the HR Policy for my organization. Could you please help me with the main points to consider when writing an HR Policy and how I can implement these aspects?

Regards,

KSLBP

Hi KSLBP,

How are you? Well, finally, I got someone who works in a construction company. I am also in a construction company and responsible for setting up the HR department here, so if you find any information, please do let me know.

I have created a leave policy for the company, so if you are interested, please do let me know.

Regards,
Preeti

Hi Preeti,

How are you? I will definitely send you an update if any responses come from the members. In the meantime, could you please send me your leave sanction form?

Regards,
KSLBP

Hi,

The framework for this policy will be similar to an HR policy of the services industry/establishments covered under the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, since this act is applicable to you. The office personnel (staff/engineers/managers) come under the purview of the act. The site focus being more towards contract labour/unskilled/skilled workmen, you have to cover the following areas: Applicability and monitoring implementation, Contract Labour Act, EPF Act, and Workmen's Compensation Act. Hence, the recruitment/leave policy/personnel records/job description, etc., location-wise has to be consistent. If you forward the contents of the policy, I could give my suggestions.

hrg-rajaram

Hi,

I am working in a BPO based in Noida. Currently, I am in the process of establishing the HR Policy (Leave Policy) for my organization. Could you please assist me in understanding the leave provisions under the Shops & Establishments Act based on salary/wages, and how I can effectively implement these regulations?

Regards,
Nandan

Hi KSLBP,

Irrespective of the industry you are in, HR policy contains a basic framework which is as follows:

- Date / Title / Start Date / End Date of the policy
- Objective / Purpose of having a particular policy
- Scope of the policy
- Coverage - Who all will be covered
- Process / Procedure - Policy procedure
- Policy Monitoring - When the policy will be modified if necessary
- Power to Amend - Authority to modify / withdraw the policy
- Formats, if any

Key points you have to consider for policy preparation are:

- Organization culture
- Existing and past policies and practices
- Type of workforce for whom you are preparing the policy. Is it workmen or executives or both?
- Financial sustainability and growth of the organization

A policy cannot adversely affect the above. If you need more information, please feel free to write to me.