The last thing you want when you give a new hire your employee handbook is for them to bury it in their desk without cracking it open. But if you want your employees to read and reference it later, you have to make them want to pick it up.
The employee handbook is an integral part of the onboarding process. Here’s how you can create one that people want to read.
What is an Employee Handbook?
An employee handbook is a document that lays out your company policies, procedures, and employee expectations. It gives comprehensive information about your company and should outline everything that someone working there needs to know.
That doesn’t include job-specific information. Instead, it talks about the company’s values, goals, and vision, and often has welcome letters from the CEO or president of the company. The handbook varies between companies, so yours will look different from another business, even within your industry.
The Basics of Employee Handbooks
All employee handbooks should follow a similar structure. However, it varies based on the size of the company, the type of company, and what your employees need to know. Here’s what you should include in your handbook, no matter your business.
Company History and Mission
It may not be the most important part of the handbook, but talking about the company’s history and mission helps new employees get to know your business. It doesn’t have to be long, but i… Read More