Policies and Procedures

As companies grow a practical set of policies and procedures can establish consistency and fairness in your workplace.  People in Focus Consulting can produce realistic policies with proper explanation so that supervisory staff understand their meaning and application. 

The following list contains potential policies and procedures that would be discussed with you and matched to your size, culture and needs:

A Message from the President
Company Description, web site, historical information
Mission, Vision and Values
Corporate Social Responsibility
Management Team (Organizational Chart)
Business Model/Philosophy/Projects/Clients
Culture
Adherence to company policies
Signature for receipt and understanding of policies
Employee Orientation
Probationary Period
Communication
Code of Conduct
Confidentiality Policy
Conflict of Interest
Resolving Complaints
Non-compete/non-disclosure/confidentiality
Equal Opportunity Employer
Discrimination and Harassment
Personal File (Records)
Privacy Legislation
Disciplinary Policy
Damage to company property
Dismissal
General Rules of Operation (Standard Operating Procedures)
Outside Work
Drug and Alcohol free workplace
Alcohol consumption at events
Performance Assessments and Performance Management
Promotion Policy
Job Posting Policy
Rehiring former employees
Hiring relatives
Probation policy
Compensation Program
Job Descriptions
Training and Development
Hours of work
Lunch and breaks
Scheduling
Paydays
Shift Premiums
Overtime
Payroll Procedures (direct deposit, time sheets, reporting absences)
Use of Personal Vehicle for Company Business
Use of Company Owned Vehicles
Driver’s Licences and Driver’s Abstract
Passport requirements
Employee Parking
Purchasing products from the company
Access to Company property after hours
Personal phone calls
Long Distance calls
Collect calls
Cell Phone usage
Smoking Policy
Customer relationships
Dress code/Deportment
Posting of information on bulletin boards
Use of company email
Use of company computers (internet, printers, etc.)
Use of company provided credit cards
Food policy
Attendance
Absenteeism Policy/Attendance Management Program
Punctuality
Medical Appointments
Jury Leave
Family Leave
Maternity Leave
Bereavement Leave
Education Leave
Political Leave
Leaves of Absence
Compassionate Care Leave
Time off to vote
Other leave
Benefits
Paid Statutory Holidays
Medical Insurance
Extended Health/Dental Coverage
Life Insurance
Pension Plan/RRSP
Employee Assistance Program
Purchasing Canada Savings Bonds
Earning & Requesting Vacation
Training & Development/Education Policy
Recognition and Awards
Staff Meetings
Social Events
Lunch and Learns
Occupational Health & Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Reporting Work Accidents
First Aid Procedures and First Aid Attendants
Emergency evacuation procedures
Emergency contacts
Safety Committees
Termination of employment
Exit interviews
References