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Section : Implement workplace policies
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the section discussing "Using best practice in your small business," which emphasizes the importance of implementing workplace policies to enhance clarity, compliance, and workplace culture. It outlines the types of issues these policies should address and highlights the benefits of going beyond legal requirements to create a supportive work environment.
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Best practice employers put in place workplace policies to provide clarity to employees and managers, reinforce their workplace values and to help them comply with their legal obligations. Common issues covered in policies include leave, discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment, workplace health and safety, social media, use of drugs and alcohol, flexibility, performance processes, discipline and termination of employment. Best practice employers may also use policies to provide benefits that go beyond minimum legal entitlements, for example, access to company vehicles or phones. Providing extra benefits doesn't have to cost money, for example, making flexible work arrangements available to all employees or allowing employees to take additional annual leave at half pay. Even small businesses can benefit from implementing workplace policies. These don't have to be long or complicated, they may simply record and clarify the practices you already have in your workplace. You can implement best practice workplace policies in your small business by:
- What are the main purposes of workplace policies according to best practice employers?
- List some common issues that workplace policies typically address.
- How can best practice employers provide benefits that exceed minimum legal requirements?
- What are some examples of non-monetary benefits that can be included in workplace policies?
- Why might small businesses find it beneficial to implement workplace policies?
- What is the suggested approach for small businesses when creating workplace policies?
- How do workplace policies help reinforce workplace values?
- In what ways can flexible work arrangements be considered a benefit for employees?
- What role do workplace policies play in compliance with legal obligations?
- Can workplace policies be simple and still effective? If so, how?