Everyday Workplace Policies

Managing people takes time and resources. You can save yourself a lot of effort simply by having a clear policy on many everyday issues.

Employees need to know where they stand, especially when starting a new job. Problems quickly arise if it is unclear what the policy is on any one of a hundred seemingly minor matters — for example, making personal phone calls.

This briefing looks at the most common problem areas, excluding employment law issues. It covers:

• Setting up new employees.
• Inappropriate conduct.
• Office rules.
• Absences from work.