Human Resource Policies

HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES Group 3 Sheila Nasieku Eliud Nzola Jane Mungai Peter Mwaniki Caroline Wahome

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THE ASSIGNMENT Supposing you have been appointed the HRM manager of a newly established large organization with more than 1000 employees of different categories a) Outline the policies you would put in place and give your rational for each. a) Illustrate with a diagram what the structure of the new HRM department would look like. 2

INTRODUCTION Human resource policies are guidelines on how organizations plan to manage people. The policies define the values, philosophies of an organization and this gives principles that managers are to us in management of staff

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INTRODUCTION Cont’ The policies provide a frame work through which consistent decisions are made and thus promote equity

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Proposed policies for our organization 1) Employment (Engagement) Policy      

Recruitment Interview Selection & Posting (Placement) Induction Probation Confirmation

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HR Policies 2) Performance Management Policy 

Appraisal  

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Balanced Scorecard Performance Contracts

Work plans

3) Compensation (Reward) Policy 6

HR Policies 4) Code of Ethics & Conduct     

Sexual Harassment HIV/Aids Conflict of interest Dress code Working Hours

5) Discipline Policy & Procedure 7

HR Policies 6) Staff Benefits      

Allowances Loans Parking for staff cars Staff canteen & clinic Daycare Medical Covers & insurance

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HR Policies 7) Retirement Benefits Scheme 8) On-Job-Rotation 9) Transfer Policy 10)Statutory Contributions Policy 11)Education, Training & Development 12)Team Building Policy 9

HR Policies 13)Health, Safety & Security at work place  Fire/ disaster assembly point  First aid  Clean drinking water

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HR Policies 14) Email and Internet Policy 15) Leave Policy        

Annual leave Compassionate leave Maternity leave Paternity leave Sick leave Study leave Leave of absence Unpaid leave

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HR Policies 16)Misuse of Organization’s property 1) Traveling policy 1) Trade unions policy 1) CSR policy 12

Conclusion All these policies when compiled in one booklet may be referred to as staff manual. Policies depend on the strategies of an organization. These policies must be inline with the labour laws, human rights and the constitution. The policies should also have a clause on how they can be amended to incorporate any changes. 13

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