The Retail Institute Human Resource Manual on DVD
Here is another one of our inexpensive alternatives to the high cost of composing and writing your own Human Resources Manual from scratch. Most retail organizations will have similar Human Resources policies. You can adapt this generic manual for a fraction of the cost. The manual comes in Adobe Acrobat format as well as Microsoft WORD.
The manual is configured for easy black and white printing for a standard
8 1/2 by 11 three ring binder. You can use MS WORD to print either in one sided or two sided format. There is also an optional color cover that can be inserted into an inexpensive sleeve cover binder, giving the manual a professional look at low cost.
You can easily add your logo to the pages and cover to give it a custom institutional appearance.
Your own staff can easily add, modify or delete policies, change phrases or numbers.
Example of existing Human Resource Policy Statement in the Manual:
4.0.01 - "All staff must work a minimum of 90 days before being eligible for our benefits program."
Customize the statement to:
4.0.01- "All staff must work a minimum of 60 days before being eligible for our benefits program. Immediate inclusion for management candidates is subject to approval of the Operations Manager."
The comprehensive manual is all inclusive, and is updated with the most contemporary practices for progressive organizations. The manual includes these topics:
Section 1 -- Purpose
1.1 Human Resources Policy Manual Purpose
1.2 Functions of the Office of Human Resources
Section 2 -- General Policies
2.1 Nondiscrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity and Workforce Diversity
2.2 Age Limitations
2.3 Employment of Persons with Disabilities
2.4 Employment of Veterans
2.5 Job Description Policy and forms
2.6 Hiring Policy
2.7 Organizational Structure
2.8 Sexual Harassment
2.9 Racial and Other Forms of Harassment
2.10 Confidential Human Resources Hotline
2.11 Drug-Free Work Place
2.12 Smoke-Free Work Place
2.13 Computer Use Policy
2.14 General World Wide WEB Use
2.15 Employee Safety Policy
2.16 Place of Work/State Compensatory Time-Work at Home
2.17 System Policy: Training
2.18 Workplace Violence
2.19 Contract Workforce
2.20 Open Door Policy
2.21 Corrective Action Plan
2.22 Fair and Equitable Treatment Policy
2.23 Grievance ProceduresSection 3 -- Compensation
3.1 Employee Categories
3.2 Compensation and Performance Review Policies
3.3 Bereavement Guidelines
3.4 Employee Benefits Policies
3.5 Employee Merchandise Purchase Program
3.6 Vacation and Holiday PaySection 4 -- Employment Practices
4.1 Types of Staff Appointments - Permanent and Seasonal
4.2 Employee Hiring Procedures
4.3 Beginning and Ending Dates of Employment
4.4 Probationary Orientation Period
4.5 Promotion, Transfer, or Demotion
4.6 Termination Clearance (Exit Interview)
4.7 Reemployment and Reinstatement
4.8 Employment of Non-Citizens
4.9 Performance Evaluation
4.10 Volunteer Employees - Student Programs
4.11 Confidential Interview Program
4.12 Support Office Human Resource hotlineSection 5 -- Conditions of Employment
5.1 Employee Affidavit & Other Requirements
5.2 Requests for Information/Employee Information
5.3 Employee Ethics and Standards of Conduct
5.4 Outside Employment, Dual Employment, and Other Activities
5.5 Performance Corrective Action Plan Procedure
5.6 Appeal and Grievance Procedure
5.7 Employee Education and Training Plan
5.8 Worker's Compensation
5.9 Employee Benefits and Services
5.10 Safety Policy
5.11 Job Abandonment Guidelines
5.12 Conflict of Interest Policy
5.13 Employee and Company Confidentiality
5.14 Annual Stocktaking availability
Section 6 -- Attendance/Leave
6.1 Official Work Week & Hours of Work, Place of Work
6.2 Absence/Attendance
6.3 Holidays and Vacations
6.4 Family Medical Leave
6.5 Parental Leave
6.6 Vacation Leave Policies
6.7 Sick Leave Policies
6.8 Emergency/Administrative Leave
6.9 Bereavement Leave
6.10 Jury Duty
6.11 Leave for Employees with a Disability
6.12 Absence to Attend Conferences and Professional Meetings
6.13 Leave Without Pay (LWOP)
6.14 Extended Leave Without Pay
6.15 Return to Work
6.16 Modified Duty Due to Injury/Illness
Section 7 -- Forms
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