Skip Level Meeting Policy
The Skip Level Meeting Policy is a professionally structured HR governance document designed to strengthen open communication, leadership accessibility, and employee engagement by facilitating structured interactions between employees and senior leaders who are above the immediate reporting hierarchy.
This policy establishes clear guidelines for purpose, scope, definition, frequency, format, roles, responsibilities, do’s & don’ts, confidentiality, action tracking, and governance of skip level meetings, ensuring they are conducted in a respectful, transparent, and non-threatening environment.
Skip level meetings enable leadership to gain first-hand insights into employee perspectives, workplace culture, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities, while reinforcing a strong “We Care” and trust-based organizational culture.
By implementing this policy, organizations can identify issues early, improve engagement, strengthen leadership credibility, and drive continuous organizational improvement.
Why This Policy Is Important
- Encourages open, honest, and bottom-up communication
- Strengthens trust between employees and senior leadership
- Improves employee engagement and morale
- Provides leadership with real-time workplace insights
- Supports early identification of cultural or operational issues
Ideal For
- Startups & MSMEs
- Corporate organizations
- IT, Manufacturing, Construction & Service sectors
- HR, Leadership & People Management teams
- Organizations focusing on engagement & culture building
Key Coverage Areas
✔ Purpose & scope of skip level meetings
✔ Definition and intent of skip level interactions
✔ Eligibility & applicability
✔ Frequency (half-yearly / annual / need-based)
✔ Meeting formats (group / one-on-one)
✔ Roles of skip level manager, employees & HR
✔ Guidelines for open and constructive dialogue
✔ Clear do’s & don’ts for managers and employees
✔ Confidentiality and trust principles
✔ Action tracking, follow-up & closure timelines
✔ Governance, review & amendment rights
Format: Editable (Word / PDF)
Access: Instant download after purchase
Customization: Easily adaptable to organization size and leadership structure
An essential HR policy for organizations committed to leadership transparency, engagement, and a strong feedback culture.