Homework: Business Management
Human resource managers are largely responsible for creating and managing the workforce policies and guidelines of an organization. By encouraging both the leadership of an organization and employees, they acknowledge and comply with the organizational policies. Additionally, the human resource management (HRM) team ensures that the organization's workforce policies align with the corporate mission and goals, ultimately resulting in the organization's ability to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
Imagine you have just started working as the HR manager for a new start-up company. You have been asked by the president of the company to create an employee handbook. Watch the following video: "Human Resources: Creating an Employee Handbook"
Once you have watched the video, write a minimum 3-page analysis that answers the following questions and supports your plan for creating an employee handbook for your organization. Identify in your plan a minimum of 3 points from the questions answered that support your strategy.
Task
• Why is it a good practice to have an employee handbook?
• Can an employee handbook be considered a risk management tool? Why or why not?
• What is a culture-first employee handbook and should that type of handbook be considered in your plan?
• Define the term code of conduct.
• Which type of conduct rules in an employee handbook are most frequently challenged by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
• Are employee handbooks meant to deal with contractual or legal employee privileges? Explain your response.
• What is the most commonly litigated wage and hour violations and why?
• Who do you recommend within the organization assist with the final development and creation of the employee handbook and why?
• How do you plan to bring your handbook to life to your employees?
• Why is it an advantage to have an online version of your employee handbook?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.