The value-add any of us brings to any organization is that which differentiates us from others. Injecting Best Practices into otherwise Ho-Hum policies and initiatives may be your “wow” factor. For example, instead of a standard “Flowers at Funerals Policy” consider adding elements that go beyond a vase full of flowers that do not last and include factors that demonstrate concern for the employee’s well-being.
With the simple additions of suggesting the employee’s supervisor send a personalized note along with the flowers, possibly attending the funeral to underscore support, and a low-key reminder afterward about the availability of the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – the policy moves from a passive gesture to one that creates open communications. This is a perfect example of simple, and a no-to-low cost initiative transforming the ordinary into a “Best Practices” effort.
So, we have all heard of Best Practices, but what is it? It is a method or technique that has been generally accepted as superior to other known alternatives because it often produces results that are superior to those achieved by other means, or because it has become an industry expectation; such as a standardized means of complying with legal or ethical requirements.”
There are lots of Best Practices you may consider for your organization. Well over half of available policies through KeystoneHR’s “HR Policy Store” comply with Best Practices criteria. Our “Flower Tributes – For Employees and Business Reasons” (SKU MC48) is just one of them.
KeystoneHR offers Best Practices focused HR and related policies and documents, training, consultation, and project work. With over 40 years of progressive HR experience in Fortune 500 companies and upper-end LLC’s, our team is poised to help. See our website – KeystoneHR.info. KeystoneHR – Best-in-Class helping Best-in-Class.
