Companies develop policies for a variety of reasons. Some are geared toward implementing regulatory requirements; others are designed to aid in the day-to-day operations of the company. Human resources departments are often the source of an organization’s work-place policies.

The actual policies adopted will vary from company to company and will depend on size, number of employees, benefits offered, and other factors. A small business generally does not require as many written policies as a company with a large workforce. But regardless of the size or complexity of a company, once there is at least one employee, it is wise to write down policies for employees to follow.