Things You'll Need:
- Computer Printer Employee handbook samples
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Step 1
Investigate policies. Interview managers and supervisors to determine how personnel matters are handled. View old personnel handbooks and those of competitors to get ideas. Distribute questionnaires to employees and review employee complaints; past practices can serve as guidelines for creating future policies. For instance, if employees have complained about insufficient vacation time, address the issue in the handbook.
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Step 2
Compile information and write. Use simple vocabulary and short sentences and paragraphs. Be specific and emphasize positive aspects of all employment policies. Use terms consistently. For instance, do not use the word "employee" in one statement and "associate" in another if you are referring to the same class of employees in both statements.
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Step 3
Review policies. Give managers and supervisors initial drafts of the handbook and get their feedback. Ask if policies can be enforced as written. Ask if any statements are unclear or any policies seem unfair.
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Step 4
Revise the handbook using feedback from managers and supervisors. Correct misleading statements. Add relevant information. Address all areas of concern. For instance, if several supervisors are resistant to penalizing an employee for calling in sick five times in a year, adjust the policy.
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Step 5
Get approval from the company's lawyer or a reputable employment lawyer. Inquire about state and local requirements, state court developments and additional policies that should be considered. Make changes as suggested.
