Monday is Pitch-a-Policy Day

Jun 8

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Here’s something you can do in HR today that will really make a difference to your business and your employees:

  1. Pick one policy that you can’t defend in 30 seconds
  2. Pitch it in the trash.

Monday is Pitch-a-Policy Day. What policy could you get rid of?

[Photo credit: Luiza]

About the Author
Frank Roche

Frank started IFRACTAL over 7 years ago with Sarah Chambers. Together, they've created HR communications and HR software for some of the world's leading companies. Frank is also studying Flamenco guitar and origami.

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  1. Sarah Chambers says:

    Any policy that bans a specific Internet site or tool seems like unnecessary micromanagement to me. I say treat employees like grown ups.

  2. Elliot Ross says:

    I have always thought that even governemts should do something similar – imagine this; for any “new” policy (or legislation) an “old” one must be done away with ……

  3. Ron Ulrici says:

    How about Funeral Leave? I had a guy ask me one time, “Ron, the funeral I’m attending is here in San Jose, do I have to take off all 3 days?”

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