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# HR Policies

To create HR Policy, follow these steps:

* Go to the HR Management section and click on the HR Policy option.
* You can see the add policy option.
* Enter the policy name like company policy, leave lapse policy, sick leave policy etc.
* Enter the policy text in the text area displayed below.
* Alternatively, you can also upload a pdf document instead of entering the policy text.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/LfWWQGcXYOYijiby5u8h" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Adding Leave policy</p></figcaption></figure></div>

Click ‘Save’ once done. The policies so saved will be available on Employee Self Service app to all employees.


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