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Step 1
Read through your current employee handbook. Do not skim or scan the text. A thorough read is important. Approach it with the beginner’s mind. Pretend this is your first time reading the employee handbook. Your review should take place electronically if possible.
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Step 2
Take note of areas that make references to out of date technology, job positions, laws, or procedures. Just make notes of these areas as this point. If you are reviewing an electronic document you will be able to search the document for all occurrences of the outdated references. This will reduce the likelihood of missing one or more terms that require removal.
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Step 3
Determine which employee handbook sections can be removed entirely. This will be largely determined by who has the final say on publication. Make your notes either way. If this is a document that will require legal review, make sure you include the notes and your justification as to why the section should be removed.
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Step 4
Insert new text that reflects currents rules, federal regulations, and company policy. Do not delete the old text. Simply insert the text you would like to replace either above or below the original text.
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Step 5
Submit a final copy for review to the powers that be. Take their comments and edits and incorporate in your final version. Obtain final approval to publish and distribute to staff. Make sure you require employee sign off for receipt of the revised employee handbook.
