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Type of Organisatoin Policy

The document outlines various workplace policies essential for maintaining a professional environment, including codes of conduct, recruitment, internet and email usage, mobile phone usage, smoking, drug and alcohol use, health and safety, anti-discrimination and harassment, grievance handling, and discipline and termination. Each policy details expected behaviors, procedures, and guidelines that promote consistency, safety, and respect among employees. These policies serve to protect both the company and its employees by establishing clear expectations and processes.

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Type of Organisatoin Policy

The document outlines various workplace policies essential for maintaining a professional environment, including codes of conduct, recruitment, internet and email usage, mobile phone usage, smoking, drug and alcohol use, health and safety, anti-discrimination and harassment, grievance handling, and discipline and termination. Each policy details expected behaviors, procedures, and guidelines that promote consistency, safety, and respect among employees. These policies serve to protect both the company and its employees by establishing clear expectations and processes.

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Code of conduct

A code of conduct is a common policy found in most businesses. It is a set of rules


that companies expect employees to follow. The rules establish the expected
behavioural standards for all employees. A code of conduct policy may cover the
following:

 Attendance And Absence


 Employee Behaviour
 Company Values
 Break And Mealtime Policies
 Confidentiality
 Use Of Company Property
 Use Of Social Media
 Plagiarism
 Travel Policies
 Conflicts Of Interest
 Client Interaction
 Dress Code
 Reporting Misconduct.

2. Recruitment policy

A workplace recruitment policy outlines how the company hires new people. It sets out
the hiring process and aims to promote consistency in the recruitment process.It's an
important document for employees to access and may cover the following things:

 Internal And External Hiring Preferences


 Equal Opportunity And Anti-Discrimination
 Job Description And Advertisement Templates
 Selection Process And Timeframe
 How To Review Resumes And Cover Letters
 The Expected Amount Of Short-Listed Applicants
 How To Check References
 How To Select A Suitable Candidate And Offer The Job.
3. Internet and email policy

This policy outlines how companies expect employees to use their email accounts and
the internet. It helps to save time and promote efficiency. It also sets up procedures to
minimise risk, which is especially important for secure networks.An internet and email
policy may cover the following things:

 Internet Access Rules


 Appropriate Online Usage
 Controls On Misuse Of The Internet
 Restrictions On Web Browsing
 A Security Protocol For Online Data
 Download Rules
 Social Networking Rules
 Work Email Usage Rules
 How To Frame Emails To Colleagues
 Work Email Usage At Home Or Outside The Office.

4. Mobile phone policy

A mobile phone policy covers the rules of mobile phone usage in the workplace. It may
cover personal mobile phone usage as well as work mobile phones. This policy in the
workplace will provide employees with a comprehensive set of rules about when and
how they are allowed to use their mobile phones. This sort of policy is set up to
promote productivity and reduce distractions.It may cover the following:

 When You Can Use Your Personal Mobile Phone


 Where You Can Keep Your Personal Mobile Phone During Office Hours
 Rules Surrounding Personal Phone Calls
 How To Use Your Work Mobile Phone
 What Is And Isn't Acceptable Use For Your Work Mobile Phone.

5. Smoking policy

A smoking policy covers a workplace's rules regarding smoking and tobacco use. Many
companies do not allow smoking on their premises. It's important for employees to
know where and when they can smoke, if applicable.A smoking policy may cover the
following:

 Whether Smoking Is Allowed


 Designated Smoking Areas
 Smoking Breaks
 Smoking Off-Site.

6. Drug and alcohol policy

This type of policy covers a company's rules regarding drug and alcohol use. It may
mention procedures for dealing with rule-breaking. It may also mention the procedure
for dealing drug testing.A drug and alcohol policy is usually a strict list of rules that
may cover the following:

 A Company's Tolerance To Drug And Alcohol Use


 Drug Testing Rules
 Alcohol Use Rules (I.E., Friday Drinks)
 Procedure for dealing with intoxicated individuals.

7. Health and safety policy

This type of policy covers a company's obligations under work health and safety laws.
It is an important policy because it establishes how employees are protected.Such a
policy may cover the following:

 Risk Assessment
 Employee Safety Training
 First Aid Information
 Equipment Maintenance
 Safe Handling Of Materials And Substances
 Supervision Rules
 Delegation Of Authority
 Accident Training
 Physical And Mental Health Information
 Monitoring Hazards
8. Anti-discrimination and harassment policy

An anti-discrimination and harassment policy is important to promote a healthy and


positive workplace for all employees. One of the key things to include in this policy is
education. Education is one of the best ways to prevent discrimination and
harassment.This type of policy may cover the following:

 Procedure For Employee Complaints


 Education And Training For Employees
 Provide A Clear Definition Of Discrimination And Harassment
 Guidelines For Dealing With Discrimination And Harassment
 How Management Expects To Respond to complaints
 Confidentiality Information.

9. Grievance handling policy

A grievance-handling policy is particularly important for employees. A grievance is a


formal complaint made by an employee towards an employer. This policy can outline
your rights as an employee and how the company expects to respond to your
grievance.The policy can cover the following:

 Procedure For Submitting A Formal Grievance


 Company Policy Regarding Response
 Procedure For Investigating The Grievance
 Time Frame
 Confidentiality
 Possible Outcomes
 Appeal Information.

10. Discipline and termination policy

A discipline and termination policy establishes how a company may handle employees
who don't follow its policies. It demonstrates consequences and possible dismissals.
This type of policy is important for employees as it lists their rights in terms of
discipline and termination. This policy may cover the following:

 Procedure For Dealing With Incidents That Go Against Company Policy


 How A Company Responds To Rule Breaks
 Your Rights To Appeal Discipline
 Procedure For An Investigation Into Incidents
 Reasons For Termination
 Pre-Termination Procedure
 How To Tell An Employee They Have Been Let Go
 Post-Termination Procedure.

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