How to Develop and Implement a New Company Policy
How to Develop and Implement a New Company Policy Step 1: Identify the Need for a Policy. ... Step 2: Determine Policy Content. ... Step 3: Obtain Stakeholder Support. ... Step 4: Communicate with Employees. ... Step 5: Update and Revise the Policy. Employers are often confronted with employee relations issues in the workplace and faced with deciding the best approach in handling these issues. Company policies are created to establish expectations and to provide guidance on how to consistently handle workplace situations. Although most company policies are not all-encompassing, they provide direction regarding what is appropriate as well as inappropriate or unacceptable behavior. Company policies help maintain order within the organization and ensure that people are treated fairly and equally. Policies also help employees understand what is expected of them. The five steps needed to develop and implement a new employer policy are outlined below. Step 1: Identify the Nee...