Policy Development
Policies are vital to the ongoing success of an organisation. They protect the organisation from certain risk factors, ensure the company is maintaining its compliance in its relevant industry and provides employees and Managers with guidance around expectations and behaviours required during their employment, so that everyone is on the same page.
Sounds important, doesn’t it? Yup, however many organisations struggle with the constant moving parts that make up a full suite of company policies and are left with many gaps.
Many organisations have outdated policies with irrelevant legislation, or more importantly do not include current relevant legislation, ‘un-written’ policies, or are simply missing new policies that are required the more the corporate world evolves, with policies around updated discrimination definitions, social media, intellectual property or bullying being commonly overlooked.
The BelRose Group are experts in audit, process and policy development. We work with your organisation to find out what your specific needs are, where your challenge areas may be and conduct a full audit of your current employee handbook, policies and procedures to identify gaps and, of most value, provide you with the solutions to fill these gaps and reduce potential liability or non compliance issues.
As an external party, the BelRose Group can see your company policy through a clear lens, without the “that’s the way it’s always been” mindset, and can provide your organisation with solid, contemporary policies and procedures to ensure consistency across your organisation, meet legislation and compliance requirements, and provide a solid foundation for employee accountability.
- Consultative policy development and assessment
- Policy planning and research
- Identification of the problem or need for a new or revised policy
- Policy and procedure development including policy Planning, development, review, implementation
- Policy development in anticipation or market or response to a need
- Governance and Compliance
Policy Review
Tailored Policies
Practical Guidance
Your questions answered
When should we review our workplace policies?
A review is useful when policies are outdated, there are gaps in the handbook, or workplace expectations have changed. It can also help when managers and employees are applying different understandings of the same issue.
Can you review existing policies as well as develop new ones?
Yes. We can review and revise existing handbooks, policies and procedures, develop a single policy or a suite of policies, or refresh your wider policy framework. We start by understanding your organisation’s needs and identifying gaps or areas that need attention.
Do you develop policies for our particular workplace?
Yes. Our approach is consultative. We develop or revise policies and procedures to reflect the organisation, the issue being addressed and the relevant workplace requirements.
What does the policy development process involve?
The service can include identifying the need, research and planning, drafting, review and implementation. The scope depends on whether you need a targeted policy change or a wider review.
How do you consult with us when developing policies?
Consultation is tailored to your needs and can include workshops, Microsoft Teams meetings or email discussions.
Can you help us introduce the policies to staff?
Yes. Implementation support can include interactive workshops, training and supporting materials, depending on the scope of the work.
Will the policies be editable and use our branding?
Yes. Final policies are supplied as editable files using your organisation’s branding.
How long does policy development or review take?
Timing is flexible and shaped around your needs. Turnaround often depends on how quickly your organisation can review and provide feedback on draft policies. Urgent policy reviews can be expedited.
What should the finished policies help people do?
Policies should give managers and employees clear guidance about workplace expectations and how issues are handled. Our work aims to support consistent practice and clearer accountability.
Nicole Churchett
Development Manager, Business and Property at AJ Plastering (NT)
The BelRose Group, with their bespoke and solutions-focused approach, truly exceeded our expectations in developing our HR Policy Framework.
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