How to Create an Effective HR Communication Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
We are getting ready to roll out a new employee handbook and I’ve been asked to create a Communication Plan. I’m not a marketer, what does such a plan entail?
We are getting ready to roll out a new employee handbook and I’ve been asked to create a Communication Plan. I’m not a marketer, what does such a plan entail?
We’re hearing a lot about hostile work environments and bullying. What can we do to prevent a hostile work environment and harassment claims?
Recent court decisions illustrate the need for employers to elevate all types of harassment to the list of important workplace issues. It is virtually impossible for employers to monitor or control all communications or workplace conduct especially with the increase in popularity of social networking sites (like Facebook or Twitter) and activities (blogging, etc.). However, there are some practical suggestions for preventing hostile work environment claims.
You can never be 100% certain that a hostile situation won’t ever occur, but by putting the proper policies in place you can be sure that you are doing everything possible to help prevent it.
Having easy to read and understand policies and procedures can help alleviate a lot of problems in the workplace. Not only do they set the stage for what is deemed inappropriate, they can also provide guidelines for what is considered acceptable, and even expected, behavior. Strategic HR receives numerous requests to review and rewrite employee handbooks on a regular basis, especially with the number of recent federal guideline changes. If you haven’t updated your handbook in the last few years, now may be a good time. For more information on how we can help you with Employee Relations and employee handbooks, please visit our Employee Relations page.
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