Writing an Employee Handbook


How to Assemble an Employee Handbook

As your company expands, you'll probably want to write down policies and rules that govern your employees. Here's how to create an employee handbook that is sensible, practical, and that protects you as an employer.

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The Enlightened Employee Handbook

Orientation handbook helps workers teach workers everything they need to know about the company.

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How To Write A Personnel Manual

A carefully written handbook for your employees can improve morale, prevent disagreements, and even keep you out of court.

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Recent Writing an Employee Handbook Articles

Small Businesses Are No Big Brother

Inc.com Poll: Small businesses are less likely to monitor their employees' computer activities.  Read story

Detailing Discipline

Opinions vary widely on how explicitly to articulate discipline policy. As a general rule, employers can protect themselves by giving employees a warning and...  Read story

That's Not Funny, That's Actionable

If organized fun offers a rare escape from memos, policy, and legalese, it can also occasion such drudgery. Yes, even in an era of sensitivity training and d...  Read story

Sued Over the Dress Code

Talk about a fashion don't.  Read story

Dress Codes

What candidates say in interviews isn't the only window to their personality. Clothing and appearance offer other valuable insights.  Read story

The Best Little Handbook in Texas

How to make your company's employee handbook one of your most important tools.  Read story

Contracting To Prevent Loss

A CEO asks new employees to sign a contract saying that they'll pay the going rate for clients that they steal.  Read story

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