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HR manual versus employee handbook: What’s the difference?

Insperity

What, exactly, is the difference between an employee handbook and a human resources (HR) manual – and does your organization need both? It’s a good idea for companies to develop both an HR manual and an employee handbook. With an employee handbook , the goal is usually to: Communicate company policies. Set expectations.

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How to address employee pay in your inclement weather policy

Insperity

Once your inclement weather policy regarding employee pay has been created, you should distribute it to all employees and include it in the employee handbook. Keeping your employee handbook updated ensures employees always know where to find critical information and are able to refer to it at their convenience.

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Keep it “real simple”

Davis & Company

From advice on organizing a closet to tips on how to save money, the magazine contains useful, easy-to-understand advice. Stay short : When it comes to any communication channel—email, intranet, newsletter, or even a handbook—employees just don’t have time to sift through a lot of information. Be consistent, not vague.

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4 Ideas You Never Thought Of For Training New Employees

Hppy

Magazine, James Sudakow, author of ‘Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit … and Other Stupid Stuff We Say in the Corporate World,’ writes about the importance of helping new employees feel connected to the company during their onboarding program. Also read: 5 (Unexpected) Things You Need To Include In Your Employee Handbook.

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Tips for Improving Virtual Training Completion Rates with an LMS

Netchex HR Blog

When examining virtual training courses, Science magazine found that only 3% to 6% of participants completed the full course. Whenever you update a section of the employee handbook , be sure to check any related training materials for outdated information. Mobile functionality An LMS should provide remote access to courses.

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Episode 400: Manager Training With Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell, Authors of The Big Book of HR

Workology

And this comes from HR Professionals magazine. Since that time, Barbara and Cornelia have gone on to write multiple books, including the Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook, the Conflict Resolution Phrase book, and the award-winning, The Managers Answer book. It hit the market in 2012. And they did what?

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

Insperity

Pro: You won’t have to (completely) rewrite your employee handbook. At a fully remote company, memorializing the employee handbook becomes critical because of the lack of face-to-face work time where expectations can be observed naturally. Con: You might spend more on travel and tech.