Seeking Your Best HR Policy Manuals and Experiences for Our FMCG Company Setup

Hi Team, Currently, my company (FMCG) is planning to implement the best HR policy for our organization. I kindly request all of you to share the best HR manual that you have used or referred to during your HR policy implementation period. Thank you in advance.

Hi, Preparation of an HR policy manual is not a small job as you might have perceived it, but it is a Himalayan task.

At the outset, you have to list down the policies you require to start with. Then you can expand upon them. Whatever policy you prepare, you can share it in this forum, and a senior member will review and fine-tune it, thereby providing you with assistance.

Thanks.

Employee Handbook Variability

There is no standard manual such as an Employee handbook. It varies from company to company based on its operations. There are three important aspects of a handbook: policies relating to the vision, mission, and values as per the stakeholders or promoters. Secondly, the employee-related policies like attendance, working hours, holidays, recruitment, promotion, or performance. The third aspect relates to compliance with the laws of the land like PoSH, whistleblower policy, etc.

I have 52 years of industry experience, including 33 years with Larsen & Toubro, where I retired as Head of HR. I have clients in Dubai, Qatar, etc., as well as several in India in the Pharma sector, Glass technology, construction, etc. I have provided PMS audits, introduced PMS, created policies, and established new HR departments, among other services. I am about to undertake a similar policy-making assignment for a major logistics firm in Andhra Pradesh. If interested, please revert.

Efficient Policy Implementation

Handling day-to-day work and tweaking your policies may be challenging due to your daily commitments. Individuals like me, who focus on only one assignment, will be able to accomplish the task more efficiently and effectively. Best wishes

As RK Nair said, it's not an easy task.

Understanding Business Models and Policies

Need to understand the business model, peer industries' and competitors' policies, local industries' policies, compliances, business needs, policies to be covered, etc.