Curious About Start-Up HR Policies? What Should Be in an Offer Letter?

sundari ganti
I would like to know what the HR policies that a start-up company would have are. Also, I am interested in the details regarding the topics that need to be included in an offer letter.
Amitmhrm
Hi,

Below are the names of the policies that an HR should have:

1. Recruitment Policy
2. Induction Policy
3. Employees' Terms and Conditions Policy
4. Security Policy
5. Employees' Compensation and Benefits Policy
6. Leave Policy
7. Growth and Development Policy
8. Training Policy
9. Welfare Policy
10. Communication Policy
11. Environment Policy
12. Health and Safety Policy
13. Anti-Harassment or Abuse Policy
14. Misconduct and Reprehension Policy
15. Separation Policy
16. Annexure

Find below a sample format of an Offer Letter:

Date: ___________

Ms./Mr. _________________

Dear ________________,

With reference to your application and subsequent interview with us, we are pleased to offer you the position of ___________________ in our organization at a CTC of Rs. __________________ (Rupees ___________________ only). We would expect you to join as early as possible but not later than _________, beyond which the offer would stand withdrawn, unless a new date is mutually agreed upon in writing. On the date of your joining, please bring along the following:

1. Proof of age
2. Copies of Educational Certificates
3. Copies of professional Certificates
4. Relieving certificate from the previous employer
5. Appointment letter of the previous employer and salary revision letters
6. Last payslip received from the previous employer
7. Form 16 (TDS certificate)
8. 3 Passport Size photographs
9. An updated Curriculum Vitae

This Offer of Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references. This Letter of Offer is being sent in duplicate. Kindly sign the copy as a token of your acceptance of the offer and return it to us.

For, Company Name

Name:

Employee Name:

Designation:

Regards
annatran2005
Hi Amurose,

HR policies can include the following types:

1. Recruitment and selection policies
• Sexual harassment policy
• Probation policy
• Equal employment opportunity policy
• Recruitment policy
• Employment category

2. Training and development

3. Compensation and benefits policies
• Working time policy
• Vacation policy
• Holiday policy
• Bereavement leave policy
• Adoption leave policy
• Paternity leave policy
• Maternity leave policy
• Loan policy
• Sick leave policy
• Overtime policy
• Leave policy

4. Employee relations
• Communication policy
• Problem resolution policy
• Personal appearance policy
• Conflicts of interest policy

5. Health and safety
• Email policy
• Internet use policy
• Cell phone policy
• Grievance policy
• Health and safety policy
• Smoking policy
• Visitor policy
• Corporate security policy
• Alcohol and drug policy
• Discipline policy
• Computer policy

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