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Here are some great employee handbook examples worth reviewing:
SharperTips: Employee Handbooks HOW HANDBOOKS CAN BUILD POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE AND EMPLOYEE LOYALTY
VALVE This company’s handbook went viral because of how well it’s executed— touching on everything from company philosophy to walking new hires through their first day of work. HUBSPOT This handbook makes the list because it manages to achieve so much through a traditional PowerPoint format. By sharing it on SlideShare, they practice the transparency they preach in the process. FACEBOOK The handbook for this tech company is so expertly designed that it practically compels you to read it over and over again—a great feat in the world of employee handbooks. STERLING GOLD MINING CO. This online handbook is a one-page scrolling site that delivers clever, creative, and communicative information to new hires and employees alike.
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by Gary and Susan Harper
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ften having an employee handbook isn’t something
see from its employees and what employees can expect from the company
most businesses think about until there’s a pressing need. Whether you’re attempting to address an office culture issue or interested in building one as a foundational element, crafting an employee handbook requires preparation and thoughtfulness. These trusty tools can increase a new hire’s efficiency right off the bat. Most employee handbooks include information on:
4. Company policies about
vacation time, sick days, non- discrimination, etc.
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Although not required by law, plenty of companies choose to create employee handbooks or staff manuals because they can be useful in mitigating conflict among employees. If you think your small business is reaching a size where conflicts might start to crop up, it’s probably a good idea to whip up a handbook. Employee handbooks can also help new employees feel at home in their new environments. Learning about a company’s stories, missions, and core values can increase employee engagement and loyalty and help them feel acclimated to the company culture.
Keep in mind an out-of-date employee handbook is more of a liability than an asset. With ever- evolving laws and regulations, it’s important to ensure that your company’s handbook is current.
1. Company culture, values, and mission
2. Human resource and legal information as well as rights and obligations related to employment
Gary and Susan Harper are the owners of Sharper Business Solutions.
3. Realistic expectations; both what the company expects to
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