policy-comparator

name	policy-comparator
description	Compare policy documents side by side. Produces a structured comparison matrix. Use when analyzing policies from multiple sources against a baseline.
license	Apache-2.0
metadata	{"author":"Red Hat ET","category":"human-resources"}

Policy comparator skill

When asked to compare policy documents:

1. Use read_file to read the baseline policy (your organization's current policy or the standard you are comparing against)

2. Use read_file to read each comparison document

3. Identify the key policy dimensions by scanning all documents:

   • Coverage areas (e.g., eligibility, duration, benefits, exceptions)
   • Quantitative terms (e.g., days, percentages, dollar amounts)
   • Qualitative terms (e.g., approval process, escalation path)

4. For each dimension, classify each document's position relative to the baseline:

   • Above: more generous or comprehensive than baseline
   • At: equivalent to baseline
   • Below: less generous or comprehensive than baseline
   • N/A: dimension not addressed in this document

5. Produce the output as a comparison matrix:

   Dimension	Baseline	Doc A	Doc B	Doc C
   Eligibility	All FTE	Above	At	Below

6. After the matrix, provide:

   • A summary paragraph highlighting where the baseline is strongest and weakest relative to the comparison set
   • Specific recommendations for policy updates, if requested

7. Use write_file to save the comparison if requested

Important guidelines

• Be precise about quantitative differences — "12 weeks vs 16 weeks" not just "below"
• When a document is ambiguous about a dimension, quote the relevant text and mark it as "Unclear" rather than guessing
• Do not make value judgments about which policy is "better" unless explicitly asked — present the facts and let the analyst decide
• If documents are in different formats (PDF text, DOCX, markdown), normalize the comparison — format should not affect the analysis