HR policies must be properly communicated to protect employers, employees - HR professional
An HR professional in Ghana emphasizes that workplace policies must be clearly communicated to employees to prevent legal disputes. He notes that failing to follow documented disciplinary procedures can lead to unfavorable court rulings for employers.
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Effective HR communication is critical for organizational stability and protecting both employers and employees from litigation.
Human resource departments must ensure workplace policies are clearly communicated to employees to avoid disputes and legal challenges, an HR professional has said.
Peter Yao Bosrotsi, an HR professional and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana, said having a policy alone was insufficient if employees were not adequately informed about its provisions.
Speaking on Asaase Radio’s Townhall Talk on Friday (14 August) Bosrotsi said organisations must ensure workers understand workplace policies, particularly those relating to sexual harassment, sanctions and disciplinary procedures.
“The policy is available. It’s not been properly communicated. There’s no evidence that it’s been properly communicated,” he said.
He said he had appeared in court several times as a witness for his organisation in cases involving employees, with some disputes arising because established workplace procedures had not been properly followed.
Bosrotsi cited a case in which an employee was demoted rather than terminated.
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