Human Resources FAQ: What HR policies and procedures should my organization have in place?
Help Desk A nonprofit organization should adopt and adhere to a set of guidelines and procedures for managing employees and volunteers. This should include a broad and encompassing equal opportunity employment policy, anti-harassment guidelines, and nondiscrimination guidelines. See Personnel Policies(SAMPLE) for examples. Additionally, nonprofits should adopt and adhere to the following types of policies: Code of Ethics (SAMPLE) Set of guidelines which are designed to set out acceptable behaviors for an organization. Shows a commitment to follow basic ethical guidelines in the course of conducting your work and will likely increase confidence in your organization. Conflict of Interest Policy (SAMPLE) Requires disclosures of relationships, nepotism, and interested-party transactions. The policy should include a disclosure form, which should be signed annually by the board, staff and volunteers. It should also include guidance on managing conflicts of interest and handling situations in
