Every business must do their due diligence to ensure that they have policies in place and that those policies are being upheld. Though a seemingly daunting process, the importance of a well put together employee handbook cannot be underestimated. It outlines the ethos of a company and its purpose can be likened to a national constitution, which guides decision-making processes, outlines the conflict resolution processes and ensures the maintenance of law and order. Outlined below are some of the reasons why your organization needs a handbook.
Being the ideal first point of contact for the new recruit, it sets forth the company’s expectations of them and manages their expectations of their employers with regards to benefits, terms of employment as well as grounds for termination and many more. It gives a preliminary understanding of the company, how they operate and what the acceptable and unacceptable practices there are. It also gives clarity on their job responsibilities and touches on the grounds for promotion and demotion.
The handbook is beneficial to managers, higher ups and employers in general, serving as a hedge against liability. In the event of disputes between employees, it outlines resolution methods and aids management and the involved parties to see it through.
The goal of every company is to ensure their employees are comfortable within the workplace. The employee handbook is one of the best ways, once created, distributed and understood, to bring forth common understanding between employers, mangers, supervisors and employees regarding what is expected of each other from both a performance and relational standpoint in the workplace.
If your company does not already have one, let us assist in creating one today.
