Employee handbook
Employee handbook
An employee handbook is a valuable communication resource for both the employer and the employee. It provides guidance and information related to the organizations history, mission, values, policies, procedures and benefits in a written format. HR experts agree that it is the best practice to provide a handbook as soon as an employer recruit their first employee, as it defines expectations and can protect them legally.
Now back to business : Here are the main policies you’ll want to record in that employee handbook:
Onboarding and joining the team - Conflict of interest statement
Code of conduct - Dress code /Anti-discrimination / Anti-harassment / Substance-free workplace policy.
Office environment - Work hours/ work-from-home policy/ Lunch and break periods/ How to keep the workplace safe/ Use of company equipment.
Communication policies - Email /Social media.
Compensation and performance reviews - Payroll schedule/ Paycheck deductions/ Job classification details/ Salary and bonuses/ Performance reviews /Promotions and transfers/ Travel and expense policy.
Benefits- Health, disability, life, and workers’ comp insurance information, Retirement plans, Paid time off (PTO), Other leave policies, such as parental leave, sick leave, or jury duty.
Exit Policy - When your employee will receive their final paycheck/ How exit interviews work/How Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) benefits work if someone is laid off or fired.
Now back to business : Here are the main policies you’ll want to record in that employee handbook:
Onboarding and joining the team - Conflict of interest statement
Code of conduct - Dress code /Anti-discrimination / Anti-harassment / Substance-free workplace policy.
Office environment - Work hours/ work-from-home policy/ Lunch and break periods/ How to keep the workplace safe/ Use of company equipment.
Communication policies - Email /Social media.
Compensation and performance reviews - Payroll schedule/ Paycheck deductions/ Job classification details/ Salary and bonuses/ Performance reviews /Promotions and transfers/ Travel and expense policy.
Benefits- Health, disability, life, and workers’ comp insurance information, Retirement plans, Paid time off (PTO), Other leave policies, such as parental leave, sick leave, or jury duty.
Exit Policy - When your employee will receive their final paycheck/ How exit interviews work/How Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) benefits work if someone is laid off or fired.
