Employee handbooks have gotten a bad rap over the years, being thought of as giant rule books, suppressive and a means for large companies and corporations to cover themselves in case of any problems. This has contributed to the list of reasons that startups and small businesses don’t take the time to create employee handbooks.
What if I told you that the employee handbook stereotype wasn’t true? What if employee handbooks were actually a really awesome way to be more transparent and build a sticky company culture?
Still not totally convinced? I’m going to debunk the top 3 myths about employee handbooks.
Related: Tips and tools for making your employee handbook easily (with a bonus handbook outline!)
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3 common misconceptions about employee handbooks
Myth #1: Employee handbooks are stuffy and corporate
Debunked! An employee handbook is what you make it. If done correctly, your employee handbook should be a guide book for your company, highlighting:- Company values and mission
- Federal and state workplace guidelines
- Company policies
- Employment terms
- Employee benefits and perks
- Leave and time off details