Policy Review & Development

Policies shouldn’t collect dust—they should support clarity, fairness, and accountability across your organization. If you're not enforcing a policy, why does it exist? Bea Riveter Consulting provides inclusive, values-aligned policy support that balances compliance with culture. Whether you need a refresh or a full build, we make your policies people-friendly and practical.

Policy Needs Assessment

• Identify required, recommended, and optional policies based on:
• Organization type (e.g., nonprofit, small business, public sector)
• Employment legislation (provincial/federal)
• Risk areas (e.g., health & safety, privacy, accommodations)
• Prioritize policy gaps and high-impact updates

Policy Review & Redesign

• Audit existing policies for:
• Legal compliance
• Clarity and readability (plain language)
• Alignment with current practices
• Equity, accessibility, and inclusion
• Provide annotated feedback and recommendations
• Rewrite or modernize policies to reflect your culture and needs

Policy Development & Customization

• Draft new policies from scratch or using customizable templates
• Tailor language for small teams, frontline staff, neurodiverse employees, or nonprofit boards
• Build accompanying tools (e.g., FAQ sheets, implementation guides, workflows)
• Ensure policies reflect trauma-informed and psychologically safe practices

Compliance & Best Practices

• Align with Alberta Employment Standards Code, OH&S, WCB, FOIP, and/or PIPA
• Include flexible language where appropriate for evolving needs
• Build audit trails and documentation for funders, insurers, and accreditation bodies

Implementation Support

• Create internal communication tools to support rollout
• Provide briefing notes for leadership and managers
• Host policy orientation or FAQ sessions (virtual or in-person)
• Build employee acknowledgment and feedback forms

​HR Policy Handbook Creation

• Organize policies into accessible formats (handbook, intranet-ready folders)
• Design staff-friendly table of contents and user navigation
• Offer visual formatting options for digital-first environments

Optional Add-ons:

• Employee handbook creation (print or digital)
• Accessibility formatting (readability, plain language)
• Policy training for managers and team leads
• Ongoing policy update subscription or retainer support