The importance of policies and procedures in the workplace

• Policies and procedures are the step between the vision and the day to day operation. It is important so that the employers know the role and responsibility they have within the company . Policies and procedures allow management to guide operations in the company.

Why is policies and procedures so important? let’s start with policies

Polices is a course of actions which is a guide towards a successful business.

Policies:

• Are general in nature
• Identify company rules
• Explain why they exist
• Tells when the rule applies
• Describes who it covers
• Shows how the rule is enforcement
• Describes the consequences
• Are normally described using simple sentences & paragraphs

Procedures

Procedures are used when there is a need for consistency in an operation

Policies and procedures provide clearance to the reader of what is expected from him and what is required. Such as, health & safety, legal liabilities , regulatory requirements or issues that have serious consequences.

Procedures:

• Identify specific actions
• Explain when to take actions
• Describes alternatives
• Shows emergency procedures
• Includes warning & cautions
• Gives examples
• Shows how to complete forms
• Are normally written using an outline format