Policies And Procedures

Policies and procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfil the policies. They are often initiated because of an external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental regulations.

Policies and procedures have many names including but not limited to business policies and procedures, standard operating procedures or SOP, or department operating procedures or DOP.

Policy and procedure writing often uses a standard format within an organization, including a complete history of changes made to the document. Typically, the format includes a purpose, persons affected, scope, sometimes a background section, a policy section, definitions, responsibilities, and a procedures section. The format when put into a template can also include information about the title, effective date, revision date, and an approval section.

The Need for Policies & Procedures
There are four very basic reasons that necessitate writing policies and procedures.

1. Operational needs
Policies and procedures ensure that fundamental organizational processes are performed in a consistent way that meets the organization's needs.

2. Risk management
Established policies and procedures are identified by the Risk Committee within an organisation as a control activity needed to manage risk.

3. Continuous improvement
Procedures can improve existing processes by implementing a Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) approach by building important internal communication practices.

4. Compliance
Well-defined and documented processes (i.e. procedures, training materials) along with records that demonstrate process capability can demonstrate an effective internal control system compliant with regulations and standards.

R&D Consulting Ltd can assist organisations to achieve compliance and reduce risk.

Policies & Procedures

R&D Consulting Ltd specialises in producing the following business policies and procedures, and relevant forms tailored specifically to your companys requirements.

Adoption Leave and Pay Procedure
Adverse Weather and Emergency Conditions Policy
Agency, Contract Worker Form
Annual Leave Cancellation Request Form
Annual Leave Policy
Annual Leave Request Form
Annual Leave and Shrinkage Planner
Bank Details for Salary Form
Business Continuity Plan
Bright Ideas Scheme
Bright Ideas Submission
Business Expenses Policy
Car Usage Self Declaration Statement
Code of Conduct and Dress Code
Combating Harassment and Bullying Policy
Compassionate Leave Policy
Corporate Hospitality and Gifts Policy
Crystal Employee Performance Programme
Crystal Performance Nomination form
Crystal Performer Programme
Disciplinary Procedures Policy
Equal Opportunities Form
Equal Opportunities Policy
Expectant Mothers Risk Assessment Flowchart
Family Emergency Leave Policy
Grievance Procedure
Health and Safety policy
Health and Safety Policy Sign off Sheet
Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment Form
Internal Move Checklist
Job Application Form
Job Description Template
Leavers Checklist
Management of Induction
Management of Induction - Checklist
Management of Longer Term Absence
Management of Probation
Management of Short Term Absence
Maternity Long Term Leave Contact Programme
Maternity Long Term Leave Return to Work Programme
Maternity Leave - Planning Forms
Maternity Leave Employees Guide
Monitoring Departmental Business Continuity Plan Readiness
Mutual Confidentiality Agreement
Next of Kin Form
Overtime Form
Overtime Policy
Parental Leave Policy
Paternity Leave Procedure
Personal Development Plan - PDP
Probationary Period Plan
Procurement Policy
Procurement Process Guidance
Purchase Order Template
Recruitment Procedure
Recruitment Requisition Form
Reference Request Form For New Employees
Requesting Flexible Working Procedure
Rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
Risk Assessment Form For Expectant Mothers
Risk Reporting Form
Risk Reporting Process
Risk Training - New Entrant
Sick Leave Self Certification Form
Sickness Absence Management Procedure
Staff Handbook
Stationery Order Form
Training and Competence Sign Off Form for New Starters
Unpaid Leave Request Form
Vendor Control
Whistleblowing Policy

Health and Safety Policy

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require all employers to effectively plan, organise, control, monitor and review their health and safety systems and procedures. For your health and safety policies and procedures to be effectively implemented, they need to be:

clear
up-to-date
relevant
practical
comprehensible

R&D Consulting Ltd can produce health and safety policies and procedures or update existing material to ensure legal compliance and workable procedures.