Employee handbook steps

An employee handbook or personnel policy manual provides brief, descriptive information to employees about the organization, employment policies, compensation issues, attendance matters, administrative guidelines and benefits information. The following suggestions will help you to complete this project.

1. Identify and select the topics.
2. Conduct research on competitive issues and any applicable labor law issues.
3. Clarify your organization's current practice (i.e., any unwritten policies).
4. Define audience and purpose.
5. Write the policy draft.
6. Obtain management approval.
7. Consider obtaining a professional review.
8. Publish the policy manual in a booklets, loose-leaf binders, or an electronic file.
9. Provide training and orientation for supervisors first, then employees.
10. Obtain a signed receipt acknowledging employee receipt of the handbook.