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Tips to Create an Effective Employee Handbook

Learn how to create a clear, accessible and engaging handbook for your people.

Download our guide to craft the ideal employee handbook

  • With an effective handbook, employees can easily find the answers they need and engage your company’s culture.

  • A clear purpose, accessible language and easy-to-understand processes help a handbook connect with employees.

  • Graphs, charts, icons and more can help you break up any potential monotony in your employee handbook.

  • Invest in the right self-service HR software that puts employees first and transforms company resources into an engaging, informative experience.

Do you get bombarded with questions about your company’s policies? Or do employees routinely forget or disregard their code of conduct? Whatever issue you face, this guide will help you write and communicate a handbook that meets your people at their level.

You’ll learn what makes an effective handbook tick, as well as why so many handbooks stumble and get left unread. We’ll also explore why these resources don’t have to be a static document that feels like a slog to consume. Instead, you can transform your employee handbook into a living resource you can test, adapt and optimize.

We’ll start by breaking down a handbook’s structure, including must-haves and compelling suggestions that don’t just inform employees, but empower them to dive into your company culture. You’ll even learn why certain concepts miss the mark and how you can revitalize often-missed material.

We also understand that no one employee handbook can apply to every workforce. That’s why this guide includes breakdowns of best practices you can adjust as needed to better connect with your unique team. It includes recommendations for:

  • layouts to help maintain an engaging flow and emphasize vital info
  • logistics to walk you through the best method for delivering your handbook
  • technology to empower employees to easily access and navigate your resource

Don’t let your organization’s policies fall flat. Download our guide to learn how to build a resource you’re proud to give employees.

To learn more, download the Tips to Create an Effective Employee Handbook guide.

Download our guide to craft the ideal employee handbook

  • With an effective handbook, employees can easily find the answers they need and engage your company’s culture.

  • A clear purpose, accessible language and easy-to-understand processes help a handbook connect with employees.

  • Graphs, charts, icons and more can help you break up any potential monotony in your employee handbook.

  • Invest in the right self-service HR software that puts employees first and transforms company resources into an engaging, informative experience.