An Employee Handbook is an essential for all businesses (Employee Handbooks are also called "Employee Manuals," 'Company Policy Manuals," and "Company Handbooks"). Here is some "Employee Handbook - Getting Started" advice for a small business:
Do not pay your attorney to create an employee handbook for you; pay your attorney to review the employee handbook that you create. This will save you hundreds of dollars.
Do not create an employee handbook from scratch. The best way to produce a solid employee handbook is to purchase an Employee Handbook Template (See below for our recommendation), purchasing a template will cost you as little as $49.99; and most templates come with packages that include HR Forms such as disciplinary forms, and employee performance evaluation forms.
Employee handbook software vs. Employee Handbook Template - Software adds an unnecessary step; with software, you will have to pick and choose policies from a list, and then the software will spit it out into an editable format where you will have to customize the document before sending it to your local print house. Why bother with the step of picking and choosing? Why not go straight to the editable document? A template from a reputable consulting firm will already have the best policies selected for you.
If you purchase an employee handbook template, it is best to purchase it from a company that offers customization services in the event your business operations require development of policies that are unique to your service/situation. You'll pay $60-95 per hour for this service.
Where to buy a reputable employee handbook template
An Employee Handbook Template from HRIT is the perfect solution for producing an employee handbook quickly. HRIT employee handbooks have been developed by seasoned HR and Employee Managers; edited and approved by lawyers specializing in employment law; legally reviewed quarterly.
Fully Editable; You have 100% control over wording and format.
You get it today! Delivered as an electronic file via email.
State Specific versions available: California Employee Handbook, Ohio Employee Handbook, and Texas Employee Handbooks.
Customization Available!
HR Forms available with certain packages.
What a few customers have said about the HRIT Employee Handbook Templates:
"Thank you so much for the time you took discussing the HRIT Employee Handbook templates with me. I've used the templates for about 2 weeks now, and am impressed with the simple language, ease of use, and extensive categories included. As an attorney, it is important to have a variety of information readily available to respond quickly to client needs. Your templates allowed me to do just that for a client with employees of various education levels and experience. Thanks, again, for assisting me in meeting client needs."
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