Introductory information about the market differentiator
Sample Solution
Our organization is differentiated by its customer focus. We put our customers first in everything we do, and we are committed to providing them with the best possible experience.
Market differentiator 2: Innovation
Our organization is also differentiated by its innovation. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve our products and services, and we are not afraid to take risks.
Full Answer Section
HR policy draft:
Hours of work and attendance
Introductory information about the market differentiator
Our organization's customer focus and innovation are dependent on the ability of our employees to be productive and engaged. We believe that flexible work arrangements can help employees to be more productive and engaged, and that a strong attendance policy is necessary to ensure that we have the workforce we need to meet our customer needs.
Purpose
This policy establishes the hours of work and attendance requirements for all employees of the organization.
Scope
This policy applies to all employees of the organization, regardless of position or location.
Definitions
- Flexible work arrangements: Flexible work arrangements are any work arrangements that deviate from the standard 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday workweek. Examples of flexible work arrangements include telecommuting, flextime, and compressed workweeks.
- Attendance: Attendance is the presence of an employee at their scheduled work location during their scheduled work hours.
Policy Statement
Hours of work
The standard work hours for all employees are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. However, flexible work arrangements may be available to eligible employees. Employees who are interested in a flexible work arrangement should submit a request to their manager.
Attendance
All employees are expected to be at work on time and to remain at work for their entire scheduled shift. Employees who are unable to work their scheduled shift must notify their manager as soon as possible.
Narrative paragraphs explaining how this policy supports the market differentiator
Our customer focus and innovation are dependent on the ability of our employees to be productive and engaged. Flexible work arrangements can help employees to be more productive and engaged by giving them more control over their work hours and work environment. For example, a telecommuting arrangement can allow an employee to work from home, which can be more convenient for them and can help them to be more productive.
A strong attendance policy is also necessary to ensure that we have the workforce we need to meet our customer needs. When employees are absent from work, it can disrupt our operations and make it difficult for us to provide our customers with the best possible service.
Supporting references
- A study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 89% of employees believe that flexible work arrangements have a positive impact on their productivity.
- A study by the Stanford Graduate School of Education found that students who were given more control over their learning environment were more motivated and performed better than students who did not have control over their learning environment.
- A study by the Harvard Business Review found that companies with strong attendance policies have lower turnover rates and higher productivity than companies with weak attendance policies.
Conclusion
We believe that this policy strikes a balance between providing employees with flexibility and ensuring that we have the workforce we need to meet our customer needs.