Human resource policies

Human resource policies are systems of codified decisions, established by an organization, to support administrative personnel functions, performance management, employee relations and resource planning.[1] Each company has a different set of circumstances, and so develops an individual set of human resource policies. [1]
[edit]Developing

the HR Policies

HR policies provide an organization with a mechanism to manage risk by staying up to date with current trends in employment standards and legislation. The policies must be framed in a manner that the companies vision & the human resource helping the company to achieve it or work towards it are at all levels benefited and at the same time not deviated from their main objective.
[edit]Purposes

HR policies allow an organization to be clear with employees on:

The nature of the organization What they should expect from the organization What the organization expects of them How policies and procedures work What is acceptable and unacceptable behavior The consequences of unacceptable behavior

The establishment of policies can help an organization demonstrate, both internally and externally, that it meets requirements for diversity, ethics and training as well as its commitments in relation to regulation and corporate governance. For example, in order to dismiss an employee in accordance with employment law requirements, amongst other considerations, it will normally be necessary to meet provisions within employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements. The establishment of an HR Policy which sets out obligations, standards of behavior and document displinary procedures, is now the standard approach to meeting these obligations. HR policies can also be very effective at supporting and building the desired organizational culture. For example recruitment and retention policies might outline the way the organization values a flexible workforce, compensation policies might support this by

offering a 48/52 pay option where employees can take an extra four weeks holidays per year and receive less pay across the year.

Sample Human Resources Policies

The sample hr policies download contains 173 sample hr policies from which you will create or update your policies quickly and efficiently. Feel free to browse the list of 173 sample hr policies and procedures. The example hr polices are concise, comprehensive and ready-to-use once downloaded. The samples give you everything required to develop human resources policies. In addition, companies looking to update existing policies will find the hr samples perfect for this project. Use the samples as a reference guide when writing your company's hr policies and avoid many common employment-related problems such as turnover, absenteeism and low morale. The sample human resources policies give you a comprehensive and up-to-date library of personnel policies. If your company supports the notion that employees are an company's most important resource, these sample HR policieswill save you thousands of dollars in turnover, productivity losses, attorney and consultant fees and lawsuits. Please note that in order to view thes examples, you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have Adobe Reader, please visit theAdobe Website to download it for FREE. Don't seek professional advice AFTER costly mistakes have been made. At $39.95, the sample HR policy downalod is an invaluable tool that will save you thousands of dollars.

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Human Resource Policy:-The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) strives to keep the policies on this web site current. From time-to-time policies are revised to keep pace with generally accepted business practices and to comply with changes in state

or federal law. Policies under review will be indicated as such in the index with an asterisk (*). If the policy you are seeking is noted as "under review," you should contact your agency Human Resources Officer or DHRM's Agency Human Resource Services (AHRS) by EMail.
General Policies Eff. Date Rev. Date

Policy

Attachments

1.01- Introduction 1.05 - Alcohol and Other Drugs Summary of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs

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1.10 - Service Recognition 1.20 - Employee Recognition Programs 1.21 - Employee Suggestion Program Handbook ESP Procedures Manual ESP Form ESP Evaluation Guidelines and Form 1.25 - Hours of Work
Interpretive Policy Guide - Schedule Adjusting

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1.30 - Layoff

Layoff Policy Exceptions-2009 Interpretive Policy Guide - Withdrawing Retirement Account and Layoff Implementation Procedures for 32-

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Hour Per Week Classified Employee PDF Format | Word Format How to Use Your Layoff Layoff Benefits PDF Format | MS Word Format Executive Branch Interagency Placement Form - Attachment A (Available from DHRM or Agency HR Office) Notice of Layoff - L1 Attachment B PDF Format | MS Word Format Preferential Card Due to Layoff - Attachment C (Available from DHRM or Agency HR Office) Re-Employment Opportunities Pool 1.35 - Emergency Closings 1.40 - Performance Planning and Evaluation Interpretive Guide The Performance Planning Meeting Acknowledgment of Extraordinary Contributor Instructions for Completing Employee Work 2/14/00 5/12/05 4/01/01 8/01/01

Profile Employee Work Profile Guide for Designing an Employee Work Profile Interim Evaluation Form Notice of Improvement Needed/Substandard Performance Form Performance Increases and Formula 1.45 - Probationary Period Probationary Progress Review Form 9/25/00 5/16/06 9/16/93 3/2004 1/14/10 9/16/93 Return to State Service Guidelines (Effective 5/16/06 Implementation Procedures for 32Hour Per Week Classified Employee PDF Format | Word Format Chart of Severance Benefits 1.60 - Standards of Conduct Written Notice Form Attachment A Example of Offenses 4/16/08 6/1/11 1/01/95 8/10/02

1.50 - Public and Private Employee Interchange 1.55 - Return to State Service (Policy deleted)

1.57 - Severance Benefits

1.61 - Teleworking

Attachment A - Sample 7/25/08 9/10/05 Telework Agreement

1.65 - Temporary Work Force Reduction

Notice of Temporary 9/16/93 Work Force Reduction 5/16/06 - Attachment A

PDF Format | Word Format

1.70 Termination/Separation from State Service

Certificate of Receipt 1.75 - Use of Electronic Communications and Social Attachment A Media

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8/01/01 3/17/11 5/01/02 9/25/03/ 8/25/10

1.80 - Workplace Violence 1.90 - Workforce Planning

top of page Equal Opportunity and Employment Practices

Policy Number

Attachments

Eff. Date Rev. Date

2.05 - Equal Employment Opportunity

Interpretive Guide Federal and State Poster Requirements

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2.10 - Hiring

Service Credit Application(Excel format) Policy Guide - Hiring Veteran's Preference Interpretive Policy Guide -Withdrawing an Employment Offer Interpretive Policy Guide - What is a

"Sensitive" Position? Interpretive Policy Guide - Retirement Boomerang Interpretive Policy Guide - Criminal History Records Implementation Procedures for 32Hour Per Week Classified Employee PDF Format | Word Format Release Form for Background Checks PDF Format | Word Format Sample Release of Information Form PDF Format | Word Format Return to State Service Chart Exceptional Recruitment Incentive Options Chart 2.20 - Types of Employment Policy Modification 9/16/93 6/10/07 Quasi-Full-Time (Q) Status Quick Reference GuideStatus and Eligibility for Benefits Classified Employees

2.30 - Workplace Harassment

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top of page Compensation Management Eff. Date Rev. Date

Policy Number

Attachments

3.05 - Compensation

Interpretive Policy Guide - Voluntary Transfer NonCompetitive July 1, 2003 Addendum Northern VA Pay Practices Chart Non-Base Pay Options Chart Exceptional Recruitment and Retention Options Chart

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3.10 - Compensatory Leave 3.15 - Overtime Leave

Interpretive Guide Limits on the Accumulation of Overtime Leave top of page Benefits Management

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Policy Number

Attachments

Eff. Date Rev. Date

4.05 - Civil and Work Related Leave 4.10 - Annual Leave

Interpretive Policy Guide - Service Credit

9/16/93 6/10/07 9/16/93 7/10/04 9/16/93 9/25/03 Implementation Procedures for 32Hour Per Week Classified Employee PDF Format | Word Format June 16, 1997 Revision Policy Guide 9/16/93 6/16/97 1/13/10

4.15 - Educational Leave 4.17 - Emergency/Disaster Leave 4.20 - Family and Medical Leave

4.25 - Holidays (.pdf format) Quick Reference

Guide

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4.30 - Leave Policies General Provisions

Quick Reference Guide Impact of Leave on Basic Benefits Classified Employees

4.35 - Leave Sharing

Recipient Application 9/16/93 5/01/02 and Donor Form 7/01/01 7/01/01 11/25/05 1/26/10

4.37 - Leave to Donate Bone Marrow or Organs 4.40 - School Assistance and Volunteer Service Leave

4.45 - Leave Without Pay Conditional/Unconditional 4.50 - Military Leave

9/16/93 9/16/93 Interpretive Policy Guide - Use of Leave 7/10/04 During Military Duty Interpretive Policy Guide - Reminders Regarding Military Leave Issues Application for Military Leave Bank PDF | Word Military Leave WorksheetPDF | Word

4.52- Public Health Emergency Leave(pdf format) 4.55 - Sick Leave 4.57 - Virginia Sickness and Informational Guide Disability Program Workers' Compensation Intermittent Time Loss Spreadsheet Disability Benefits Chart 4.60 - Workers' Compensation
top of page Management Development and Training

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Policy Number

Attachments

Eff. Date Rev.Date

5.05 - Employee Training and Development

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5.10 - Educational Assistance

Interpretive Policy Guide - Educational Assistance top of page Records Management

5/01/02

Policy Number

Eff. Date Rev. Date

6.05 Personnel Records Disclosure 6.10 Personnel Records Management

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