Employee Handbook Template



This comprehensive template serves as a guide to establish a company's policies, procedures, and expectations for its employees. Structured to cover everything from company culture and values to specific policies on leave, compensation, and conduct, it provides a clear framework for both employer and employee. By ensuring everyone is on the same page, this handbook promotes a harmonious, productive, and compliant workplace environment. Suitable for businesses of all sizes and adaptable to various industries, this template is a foundational tool for good human resource management.

1. INTRODUCTION 
• Purpose of the handbook: This section clarifies the handbook's objectives, highlighting its importance and relevance to both employees and the organization. 
• Welcome message from the CEO: A personal note from the CEO, welcoming new hires, emphasizing the company's culture, and motivating employees for the journey ahead. 
2. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 
• Here, employees get comprehensive information about their employment journey, from hiring to potential promotions or rehiring scenarios. 
3. ATTENDANCE AT WORK 
• Covers expectations related to employee presence, punctuality, work hours, and any allowances for remote work or telecommuting. 
4. Workplace Professionalism and Company Representation 
• Guidelines on how employees should present themselves, including dress codes, workplace behaviors, interactions with visitors, and gift-giving protocols. 
5. Use of Company Equipment and Electronics 
• Rules and guidelines for utilizing company assets, electronic or otherwise. This ensures employees are responsible and respectful while using company resources. 
6. Performance Expectations and Evaluation 
• Criteria and processes by which employees are assessed, mechanisms for addressing disputes, and protocols for handling misconduct. 
7. Operating policies 
• Practical guidelines for various operational aspects of an employee’s role, including travel, training, business calls, and protocols for relocating or terminating employment. 
8. Payroll Information 
• Essential information about compensation structures, payment schedules, and other payroll-related details. 
9. Benefits 
• Detailed breakdown of additional perks and benefits offered to employees, such as provident funds, retirement benefits, and insurance provisions. 
10. Employee Leave Policies 
• Comprehensive guide on availing leaves, types of leaves available, processes for application, and conditions attached to each. 

 

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