Daffodil International University
Comprehensive Employment and Welfare Policy
Policy Created: June 2010
Policy Reviewed: August 2022
1. INTRODUCTION
An Employment Policy outlines the strategies and guidelines put in place by an organization to attract, recruit, and retain high-quality employees, as well as to ensure their well-being and job satisfaction. This policy is crucial for fostering a positive work environment and promoting employee engagement and productivity. Daffodil International University strives to formulate and implement a Comprehensive Employment and Welfare Policy to ensure the recruitment of competent employees, retain them for the sustainable growth of the university, welfare, and career progression of employees. DIU will strive to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and an equal scope of work to qualified employees who have the potential to enhance their skills and knowledge.
2. OBJECTIVE
- Ensuring non-discriminatory hiring and promotion practices, fostering an inclusive environment for all.
- Providing resources and opportunities for staff growth, encouraging continuous learning and skill enhancement.
- Supporting staff well-being with flexible work arrangements and comprehensive health and wellness initiatives.
- Preventing modern slavery, forced and child labor practices.
- Uphold transparent and fair employment practices, promoting integrity and accountability within the institution.
3. POLICY STATEMENT
3.1. All recruitments will be made through a competitive selection process. DIU recruitment process will be applied fairly and unbiasedly in accordance with the applicable Bangladesh Labor Act 2013 and Regulations 2015. There shall be no discrimination or preferential treatment of anyone at any stage of the recruitment process.
3.2. DIU will support the philosophy and belief of non-discrimination in employment regarding race, color, physical disability, gender, religion, ethnic minority, castes & creed. The policy will attempt to make sure that equality of opportunity is an integral part of the whole recruitment process. DIU strives to implement the separate Anti-Harassment and Non-Discriminatory Policy.
3.3. DIU is committed to maintaining salaries and benefits that are fair to all employees. DIU has a specified pay scale duly approved by the Board of Trustees (BoT) of DIU. All Core employee position grade classifications, corresponding to the position’s level of authority, responsibility, and job description in DIU are defined under Section 4 of the HR manual. This Grade classification will be the basis for DIU employees’ pay scale and other related factors such as employee recruitment, probation period, working hours, promotion, etc. The Board of Trustees (BoT) of DIU will monitor changes in the economy and average standard salary in the education sector to ensure that the overall compensation package of DIU is adequate to attract, recruit, and retain high-quality employees within the financial capabilities of DIU. At all times, the Management Team and BoT of DIU will consider the long-term implications of changes in employee compensation and will not make any discrimination, irrespective of their race, color, physical disability, gender, religion, ethnic minority, caste & creed, while determining salary level for existing employees.
3.4. DIU will make reasonable job accommodations for persons with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position for which they are qualified and selected. Applicants from the underrepresented groups will also get equal opportunity and treatment during the recruitment and promotion cases.
3.5. DIU will allow its female employees to avail reasonable leave during their maternity period as per the approved Maternity Leave Policy of the University.
3.6. DIU will not allow any modern slavery, forced and child labor practices in all forms of its recruitment, promotion, and outsourcing purposes. There will be provision to get services from outsourced organizations and personnel. DIU will ensure safety, security, and other reasonable facilities for the outsourced personnel who will be working for DIU on campus.
3.7. The minimum age of 18 years and the maximum age of 55 years will be considered eligible for regular employment at DIU, subject to meeting the job requirements.
3.8. All Bangladeshi citizens will have equal opportunity for recruitment in DIU, subject to meeting the job requirements.
3.9. Permanent employees will be able to avail of the facilities like provident fund, gratuity, benevolent fund, and group insurance. Separate policies will be formulated to ensure the implementation of these facilities for employees’ welfare.
3.10. The University recognizes the right of employees to express their grievances and to seek a solution concerning disagreements arising from working relationships, working conditions, employment practices, or differences in the interpretation of policy, that might arise, between the University and its employees. In addition, grievances may be filed alleging discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and financial benefits. The University strives to follow the approved Grievance Policy and Procedure.
3.11. Persons making false allegations of violations of this policy may be treated by the Disciplinary Committee as falling under the terms of this policy or other policies of the University and DIU related to such behavior as but not limited to harassment and discrimination. In such cases, the Disciplinary Committee will take any action that seems appropriate to the committee under the relevant policy.