Creating
Employee Handbook
An Employee Handbook is basically a welcoming gesture towards the new employees of the organisation wherein you provide basic rules of the company & affirm company values, like an ‘Employee Manual’. Along with the policies & procedures, Employee handbook also gives an insight of the Company’s mission, vision & values.
Why is Employee Handbook essential?
1. Onboarding new employees:
A well descriptive Employee handbook would be resourceful to the new employees to get well versed with the company cultures & values, which would further guide them in aligning their goals, attitude, set expectations as well as performance, also help them blend with the company faster.
2. Employee satisfaction:
Employee Handbook is a handy tool to keep your employees happy which also results into employee engagement further, as employees can easily access the Employee Handbook document in case, they have any queries also to avoid any unwanted charges.
3. Helps to set Company Expectations:
An Employee Handbook acts as a key to success for the employees as it precisely describes everything that is expected from them, right from their attitude, to their work performance to dress code & more.
4. Legal Compliance:
Employee Handbook not only acts as a key to ensure employees are happy and involved with the organisation and perform well but also is helpful in protecting employees by making sure they obey with federal and state laws and regulations.
What included in an Employee Handbook?
Company should create & implement policies in the following situations
1. Introduction
Introduction is basically just a gist of what would be included in the Employee Handbook.
2. Company Vision & Culture
This basically gives an idea of multiple questions arising such as; How the Company was formed, How the company manages its employees, how does the company maintain their client relationships, Company’s future goals etc.
3. Hours of Operation / Work Schedules
Gives a detailed description about company’s work timings, work hours specifically, also about the grace period, half days, minimum & maximum working hours, off days etc.
4. Employee Code of Conduct
Basically, a rule book for all employees which they can refer to when they have any questions regarding company expectations, compliance, any specific rules or policies that you expect the employees to follow, standard expectations you have from your employees & the consequences of not meeting them.
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