Creating a Comprehensive HR Manual: What Essential Policies Am I Missing?

geet.raj
Dear All,

I am creating an HR manual with HR policies and procedures for my company. I aim to make it comprehensive, covering all potential issues that employees may encounter in the future. The points I have included so far are as follows:

- Letter from Management
- Objective
- Association
- Vision
- Mission

Conditions of Employment

- Joining Formalities
- Hours of Work
- Punctuality
- Extra Working
- Notice Period

Remuneration and Other Benefits

- Remuneration
- Association/Loyalty Bonus
- Local Conveyance
- Leave Travel Allowances
- Performance Appraisal & Annual Salary Reviews

Travel

- General Philosophy
- Travel Arrangements
- Domestic
- International

Leave and Holidays

- Annual Leave
- Advance Leave
- No-Pay Leave
- Replacement Leave
- Compassionate Leave
- Sick Leave
- Maternity Leave/Paternity Leave
- Marriage Leave
- Study Leave
- Public Holidays

Operational Policies

- Policy on Employment
- Induction
- Promotion
- Performance Evaluation
- Training and Development

Work Discipline

- Conduct & Discipline
- Grievances and Complaints
- Secondary Employment
- Confidentiality
- Gambling, Drugs, or Alcohol
- Unethical Work Practice
- Meals and Smoking on Association Premises
- Association Property
- Fire and Fire Precautions
- Entrances and Exits
- Employee Personnel Records
- Sickness and Accident Reporting
- Dress Code
- Employee Communication
- Information Technology
- International Travel Clause
- Gifts Received

Anti-malpractices Policy

Responsibilities

- Responsibility to Members
- Responsibility to Shareholders
- Social Policy
- Monitoring and Compliance

Miscellaneous Guidelines

- Gift Bonanza

Please advise me on any additional points I should include, such as Transfers, Higher Education, etc. Your guidance is appreciated.

Best regards,
Geets
manu8
You may also include the following sections in your HR Manual:

- Selection and Recruitment Policy
- Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Employee Referral Policy
- Code of Conduct
- Mobile/Laptop Policy
- Information Security - Email, Internet Usage, Password Policy, Instant Messaging
- Salary and Benefits
- Employee Welfare
- Employee Exit Policy

Thank you.
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