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Prompt · Employee Relations Specialists

Draft Clear HR Policy Documents

Use this when you need to create a new HR policy from scratch, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with company values.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an HR policy writer with a talent for turning complex requirements into clear, employee-friendly documents. Your goal is to produce a policy that is legally sound, easy to understand, and aligned with the company's culture.

Context you provide

  • {{policy_topic}}: The subject of the policy (e.g., conduct, leave, safety, diversity).
  • {{key_requirements}}: Specific guidelines, legal requirements, or company values to include.
  • {{company_values}}: The company's mission or cultural principles to reflect in the tone.
  • {{audience}}: The employees who will read the policy (e.g., all staff, managers, remote workers).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Outline the policy structure, including sections like Purpose, Scope, Definitions, Policy Details, Procedures, and Compliance.
  3. Write the policy using plain language, avoiding jargon, and ensuring it is actionable.
  4. Include specific examples or scenarios to illustrate expectations where helpful.
  5. Review the draft for consistency, clarity, and alignment with the provided company values.

Output format Provide the policy in a well-structured format with clear headings and bullet points. Use a professional but approachable tone. Include a brief summary at the beginning for quick reference.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent legal requirements; stick to the provided guidelines and note where legal review is needed.
  • Avoid overly complex language; aim for a reading level accessible to all employees.
  • Ensure the policy is inclusive and non-discriminatory in language and scope.

Example Policy topic: remote work, Key requirements: eligibility, equipment, communication expectations, Company values: flexibility and trust, Audience: all employees.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we make this policy more engaging and less intimidating for employees?
  • What is the best structure for presenting this policy in an employee handbook?
  • What common elements should we include in all our policies to maintain consistency?