The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program in “Developing a Human Resources Policies Manual” to help organizations create a comprehensive HR framework that ensures efficiency, transparency, and consistency.

The program focuses on developing clear and practical policies covering all HR areas, including recruitment and hiring, training and development, performance management, rewards, employee conduct, discipline, and occupational health and safety. It emphasizes alignment with local and international laws and regulations while ensuring policies are consistent with daily HR practices to promote a fair, productive, and professional work environment.

The program provides practical tools and ready-to-use templates, enabling participants to build a complete HR manual that enhances organizational stability, supports professionalism, and improves overall workforce performance. Participants will also learn to design flexible and sustainable policies that meet institutional needs and adapt to organizational and legal changes.

Who Should Attend?

• HR managers and policy and procedure officers.

• Executive leaders and administrative managers in organizations.

• HR consultants and organizational procedure developers.

• Employees responsible for implementing and monitoring HR policies.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Enable participants to design a comprehensive HR policies manual.

• Enhance the ability to draft clear, practical policies that comply with laws.

• Improve management of HR processes related to recruitment, development, and performance.

• Promote fairness and transparency in the workplace.

• Provide participants with practical tools and templates for easy policy implementation.

• Introduction to HR Policies

  • Definition and importance of policies in modern workplaces.

  • The relationship between policies and organizational strategy.

  • The role of policies in improving performance and team efficiency.

• Legal and Regulatory Framework

  • Local and international labor laws and regulations.

  • Compliance with professional standards and workplace ethics.

  • Legal challenges in developing and managing policies.

• Recruitment and Hiring Policies

  • Job advertising and talent acquisition processes.

  • Candidate selection standards and effective interviews.

  • Employment contracts, types, and legal documentation.

• Training and Development Policies

  • Identifying training needs aligned with organizational strategy.

  • Designing ongoing professional development programs.

  • Evaluating the impact of training on individual and team performance.

• Performance Management Policies

  • Setting measurable performance indicators.

  • Conducting periodic and annual employee evaluations.

  • Providing feedback and fostering continuous improvement.

• Rewards and Incentives Policies

  • Structuring salaries, benefits, and non-monetary rewards.

  • Linking individual performance to organizational goals.

  • Enhancing motivation through financial and non-financial incentives.

• Conduct and Discipline Policies

  • Establishing acceptable workplace behavior standards.

  • Disciplinary procedures and organized corrective measures.

  • Managing conflicts and resolving disputes professionally.

• Occupational Health and Safety Policies

  • Workplace safety and preventive measures.

  • Responsibilities of employees and management regarding safety.

  • Emergency preparedness and professional incident handling.

• Drafting and Publishing the Policies Manual

  • Organizing content and indexing policies for clarity and usability.

  • Using a formal and practical writing style for easy comprehension.

  • Approving the manual and conducting periodic reviews to reflect changes.

• Implementation and Monitoring

  • Training employees on new policies and providing application guidelines.

  • Monitoring compliance and performance against policies.

  • Updating policies in line with organizational and legal developments.