28/04/2021
Time and again, I am sought for advisory on topics concerning acceptable workplace practices, employee disputes, dismissal protocols and many such other employee related issues. And most times the businesses that approach me with these queries are EITHER acting proactively (i.e. intending to put in place a structure within their organization to lessen the probability of disputes from a) initiating or b) blowing out of proportion) OR for dispute resolution, usually initiated by a distressed employee.
In most such cases, what remains the common denominator is the absence of an , even a basic one, from the get go and of course, the vital understanding of its importance altogether. If you are a growing business and have employees on payroll, you absolutely cannot ignore their rights. Be it the operative measures, policies or the procedure of adapted by your company - whatever the case may be you will most definitely need this guidebook in your corner.
Having well defined guidelines not only provides clarity to your employees but also can significantly reduce the possibility for many workforce related issues from going south for your company.
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