Tips for Adapting HR Policies

adapting hr policies

Are your HR practices and protocols in need of a major overhaul? Whether you’re a brand new business or organization starting from the ground up or a well-established player looking for opportunities to reset and refresh, your HR policies play a key role in dictating the success and longevity of your company. In addition to ensuring your continued compliance with all regulatory standards across Canada, your HR mandates will help set the tone and culture for your entire crew.

At Pivot HR, we know just how essential it is to have the right policies in place and just how difficult it can be to implement changes without the proper guidance. Based in Vancouver, we’re proud to offer businesses and organizations throughout Western and Eastern Canada (including Vancouver and Toronto) access to the HR expertise they need when it matters most. If you know it’s time to make some significant HR changes to your organization, below are 5 key aspects to keep in mind!

Make Sure HR Practices and Business Needs Are In Alignment

Human Resources is, in practice, a field that’s dedicated to helping people and their businesses coexist together in harmony. In order for your HR strategy to succeed, it needs to understand and work around the unique needs of your company, your long-term goals, and the culture you wish to build in the process. As much as you need to meet the legal standards with your policies, you also need to make sure that each protocol reflects the heart of your company and the vision you wish to achieve.

Define What Success Looks Like For You

While there will always be commonalities and mandatory elements that are shared between industries when it comes to HR practices, what success means will differ for every business. It’s crucial to have a clear vision of what success looks like for your organization, for your people, and how you wish to continue to grow in the future.

Remember that various elements will impact how you bring your full vision to life, such as company culture, your organizational structuring, how you hire and retain your team, and how you manage daily HR matters efficiently. Knowing what you need in order to strive forward makes it easier to develop a clear path and identify what specific areas need attention more than others.

Get Everyone On Board

Human Resources requires more than just a top-down approach. For everyone to feel valued and ready to achieve, the whole team needs to get on board and be ready to work together to create the workplace you envision. This will require plenty of cooperation and support, therefore having a shared ambition and respect will be crucial towards moving forward.

Communicate Through the Process

Change is difficult, and creating policies that “govern” aspects of your employees’ work life can be a daunting task for employers, especially if you need to make some alterations. To reduce strain and eliminate confusion, communication is vital throughout all aspects of your HR matters. Make sure everyone knows what is expected of them, who is there to assist them, and what kind of protection they have against workplace issues.

Be Ready to Adapt

Human Resources is not a static field. As our workforce continues to evolve and we find ourselves facing unique circumstances daily, business and organization owners need to be ready to face the realities of constant change. Expect to revisit your policies and procedures often to ensure compliance, as well as to reflect the unique needs of your in-house team!

Build the Right Foundation with Pivot HR

Navigating HR matters and implementing new policies shouldn’t be a headache. Pivot HR is pleased to offer businesses and organizations across Canada, including within British Columbia and Toronto, help when it comes to handling a wide range of HR topics, including employment, workplace disputes, diversity and inclusion, and more. Learn more about how we can help your business or organization succeed by contacting us today!

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~ Areef Abraham, Chief Executive Officer Community Power

“Robin developed our employee policy manual with the goal of engaging and retaining our current staff as well as attracting new ones in this highly competitive marketplace. Her in depth knowledge of current legislation and HR policies proved to be of significant benefit. I would highly recommend Robin and the team at Pivot HR Services.”

~ Christopher Soles, President, Nextgen Technologies Ltd.

“Robin has been and continues to be an outstanding resource for our organization to navigate HR issues as we grow. She always approaches problems with professionalism and a keen eye for our best interest. I’d certainly recommend Robin to anyone looking to elevate their HR processes.”

~ Karim Abraham, CEO, Kambo Energy Solutions

“Our firm turned to Robin for advice and guidance at a time when we faced a period of serious difficulty in managing our human resources. She assisted us through the process of putting our relationship with our staff on a stronger, more stable footing and helped us implement a complete overhaul of our human resources policies. We could not be more pleased with the work she has done and continues to do with us.”

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