How to Create an Employee Handbook

In this video, Matt tackles one of the most common questions he receives from small business owners: 'Should we have an employee handbook?' He breaks down whether or not you should have a handbook and what should be included in it.

Join him to discover why it's a must-have for your company, covering everything from establishing clear expectations to providing legal protection.

He discusses the following topics and more:
• The Importance of Employee Handbooks
• Do You Need an Employee Handbook?
• Getting Started - The Basics
• Acknowledgment and Implementation
• Keeping Employees Engaged

Three Key Takeaways:

1. Employee handbooks are a fundamental necessity for businesses, serving as a blueprint for success, regardless of their size or industry.
2. Handbooks play critical roles in setting clear expectations for employees, providing legal protection in disputes, and defining a company's culture.
3. It's important to make handbooks engaging through visuals and infographics while maintaining clarity in policies, as these documents reflect a company's brand and professionalism.

Checkout guHRoo's Handbook building service here: https://www.guhroo.co/employee-handbook/

This is an invaluable resource that streamlines the creation and upkeep of employee handbooks, guaranteeing alignment with your company's unique needs and objectives:

► TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Employee Handbook as a Liability
1:35 - Employee Handbook as an Asset
2:14 - The Basics
2:36 - Critical Elements
4:13 - Equal Opportunity Policy
4:16 - EEO Policy
5:02 - Code of Conduct
6:06 - Compensation Process
6:23 - Performance Evaluations
6:42 - Benefits & Leave
7:27 - Workplace Guidelines
8:29 - Separation
9:04 - Acknowledgement page
9:34 - Additional Employee Handbook Tips
10:46 - Parting Message

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