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<p>If your company or organization doesn’t have an employee handbook, you’re probably asking yourself, “Should I write one?”</p>
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<p>If your company or organization doesn’t have an employee handbook, you’re probably asking yourself, “Should I write one?”</p>
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<p>It may feel like a daunting and time-consuming task, but the benefits of having one are numerous.</p>
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<p>It may feel like a daunting and time-consuming task, but the benefits of having one are numerous.</p>
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<h2>How An Employee Handbook Pays Off</h2>
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<h2>How An Employee Handbook Pays Off</h2>
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<p>The U.S. Small Business Administration notes, “an employee handbook is an important communication tool between you and your employees. A well-written handbook sets forth your expectations for your employees, and describes what they can expect from your company.”</p>
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<p>The U.S. Small Business Administration notes, “an employee handbook is an important communication tool between you and your employees. A well-written handbook sets forth your expectations for your employees, and describes what they can expect from your company.”</p>
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<p>Here are five reasons why you should consider creating a manual for your employees:</p>
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<p>Here are five reasons why you should consider creating a manual for your employees:</p>
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<ol><li>It’s a one-stop-shop to introduce employees, no matter their level or experience, to your company, its culture and its mission and vision.</li>
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<ol><li>It’s a one-stop-shop to introduce employees, no matter their level or experience, to your company, its culture and its mission and vision.</li>
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<li>Providing employees with a guidebook is a consistent and efficient way of ensuring that everyone in the company is<a> treated equally</a> and that all employees understand what is expected of them.</li>
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<li>Providing employees with a guidebook is a consistent and efficient way of ensuring that everyone in the company is<a> treated equally</a> and that all employees understand what is expected of them.</li>
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<li>A handbook is an excellent way to lay out the benefits and perks you offer.</li>
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<li>A handbook is an excellent way to lay out the benefits and perks you offer.</li>
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<li>With standard policies clearly written out, managers won’t have to decide issues on a case-by-case basis, which will help them avoid conflicts or accusations of favoritism.</li>
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<li>With standard policies clearly written out, managers won’t have to decide issues on a case-by-case basis, which will help them avoid conflicts or accusations of favoritism.</li>
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<li>An employee handbook serves as a standard document to which anyone can refer in case of questions or disputes. This protects employees, management, and ownership in day-to-day business. A comprehensive company manual can also be a resource if you need to defend against legal claims involving current or former employees.</li>
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<li>An employee handbook serves as a standard document to which anyone can refer in case of questions or disputes. This protects employees, management, and ownership in day-to-day business. A comprehensive company manual can also be a resource if you need to defend against legal claims involving current or former employees.</li>
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</ol><h2>Let Your Culture Shine Through</h2>
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</ol><h2>Let Your Culture Shine Through</h2>
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<p>For these reasons and more, having an employee manual can be beneficial. If you decide to create a handbook, keep a positive attitude about the project.</p>
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<p>For these reasons and more, having an employee manual can be beneficial. If you decide to create a handbook, keep a positive attitude about the project.</p>
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<p> You believe in your company and its goals, and this handbook should reflect your organization’s personality and values. Make it something you’re proud of!</p>
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<p> You believe in your company and its goals, and this handbook should reflect your organization’s personality and values. Make it something you’re proud of!</p>
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<p>If you need more guidance on what to include in the manual, the Small Business Administration offers an <a>Employee Handbook Guide</a> that highlights key elements.</p>
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<p>If you need more guidance on what to include in the manual, the Small Business Administration offers an <a>Employee Handbook Guide</a> that highlights key elements.</p>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<h3>About the Author</h3>
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<p>The GoodHire team keeps customers informed about important news relating to background checks and employment screening.</p>
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<p>The GoodHire team keeps customers informed about important news relating to background checks and employment screening.</p>