Foundational prompts for internal corporate policies

Here are foundational prompt ideas tailored for developing or refining internal corporate policies. These can be used to guide policy creation across various departments such as HR, IT, Legal, Operations, and Compliance.

General Policy Development

• “Draft a standard format template for all internal corporate policies that includes purpose, scope, responsibilities, procedures, and compliance requirements.”

• “Create a foundational corporate policy outlining the process for developing, reviewing, and approving new internal policies.”

• “Generate a policy on how corporate policies should be communicated and distributed to all employees.”

• “Write a version control and policy revision management guideline for internal documentation.”

Human Resources Policies

• “Develop a workplace code of conduct policy that covers respect, harassment, diversity, and professional behavior.”

• “Create a comprehensive employee onboarding and offboarding policy.”

• “Generate a policy on performance evaluation and feedback cycles for all employees.”

• “Draft a remote work or hybrid work policy covering eligibility, expectations, and security compliance.”

• “Write a time-off and leave management policy including vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and sabbaticals.”

Information Technology (IT) & Data Security

• “Create an acceptable use policy for company IT assets and systems.”

• “Draft a cybersecurity policy that addresses password protocols, software updates, and incident reporting.”

• “Generate a policy for managing employee access to digital systems, including onboarding and offboarding procedures.”

• “Write a policy on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) covering security, monitoring, and usage.”

• “Develop a data privacy and protection policy in compliance with GDPR and other relevant data laws.”

Compliance & Legal

• “Draft a whistleblower policy that protects and guides employees in reporting unethical or illegal behavior.”

• “Create a compliance policy for anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and conflict of interest.”

• “Write a records retention and disposal policy aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.”

• “Develop a sanctions and export control compliance policy for international operations.”

Operations & General Management

• “Write a policy on procurement and vendor management, including conflict of interest and due diligence.”

• “Create a business continuity and disaster recovery policy.”

• “Develop an internal audit and risk assessment policy.”

• “Generate a travel and expense reimbursement policy with thresholds and approval workflows.”

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• “Draft a diversity, equity, and inclusion policy that sets goals, expectations, and accountability measures.”

• “Write a non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity policy.”

• “Create a supplier diversity policy encouraging partnerships with diverse vendors.”

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• “Develop a workplace health and safety policy in accordance with OSHA guidelines.”

• “Write a remote work ergonomics and mental health support policy.”

• “Create an environmental sustainability policy for office and operational practices.”

Ethics & Culture

• “Draft an employee ethics and integrity policy that aligns with the company’s values and mission.”

• “Create a policy promoting open communication, feedback culture, and psychological safety.”

• “Generate a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy highlighting the company’s commitment to community and environment.”

These prompts can be adapted for specific industries and organizational sizes. Let me know if you’d like any specific policies written out in full.