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Employee Handbook: What, When, and Everything Around It

Vantage Circle

That is why it is critical to have a comprehensive employee handbook that can be used as a roadmap to navigate your company's culture. But first: What is an Employee Handbook? But most importantly, the handbook helps employees understand their rights and what is expected of them while they are employed.

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New Hire Orientation vs. Onboarding: A Complete Guide for Employers

HR Lineup

Introductions and Welcome: Begin by introducing the new employee to the team and key individuals. Policies and Procedures: Familiarize new hires with the company’s policies, such as attendance, leave, code of conduct, and other essential guidelines. What is New Hire Orientation? Key Components of New Hire Orientation 1.

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Employee Orientation: Definition, Checklist, Benefits, and Best Practices

HR Lineup

Company Policies and Procedures: Review of the employee handbook. Discussion of code of conduct and ethics. Training on company-specific software and tools. Training and Development: Overview of available training and development programs. Welcome and Introduction: Warm welcome from key personnel.

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Out of office: 8 pros and cons of being a fully remote company

Insperity

While you may find it slightly harder to conduct interviews with job candidates via video conferencing, you’ll also enjoy some new hiring advantages. Pro: You won’t have to (completely) rewrite your employee handbook. Pro: You’ll cut costs. If your product or service is knowledge-based, consider: What do you use your office for?

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20 Company Culture Ideas To Drive Team Cohesion

Engagedly

Organizational cultures increasingly rely on effective onboarding practices to train new hires. Onboarding practices, including orientation, training, and performance management programs, help new hires access the right resources and achieve a better transition to the role. Healthy Team Culture. Why is Company Culture Important?