When is the last time your employee handbook had a makeover? It’s easy to let that old, trusty handbook keep going, even though it’s outdated and half of the policies have changed, right? Heck, who even reads the employee handbook? Trust us, we get it.
The truth is, your employee handbook is a powerful vehicle, and it needs maintenance, just like a car. Handbooks should be living, breathing documents that encompass the most important policies our employees must follow. They house the terms of employment, the standards of conduct, and give the employee a place to turn when they have questions. A well-written handbook can help take the load off of you when HR questions arise.
So, what should your handbook include? There are some pretty standard things all handbooks should include: an equal employment opportunity statement, Americans with Disability policy, a contractual disclaimer and an at-will statement, but the key is personalizing your handbook to your business. Your handbook sets the stage for how your business operates and gives employees – new and tenured – a resource to understand the policies that apply to them.
Build a handbook that has all of the important stuff, but also highlights what makes your company great. Use your handbook to define your cilantro. Cilantro? Yep…that herb that you either love or hate. Eric Termuende has taught us that a business’s culture should be like cilantro – the right kind of people love it and are the ones you want to hire and retain, and the ones who don’t aren’t meant to be there. Own your cilantro and make sure it shines throughout your handbook.
Ready to bring your cilantro to life in your handbook? Let us help! Schedule your free consultation today.
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