Create employee handbooks that maximize efficiency and save you time and money
Having an effective employee handbook with clear guidelines and rules can ensure that employees are properly educated on their duties and the expectations from management.
Without a professionally designed employee handbook, your business could be at risk of suffering costly legal issues and employee disagreements. These important documents can serve as documentation for disputes that may arise in the case of an employee dispute.
HR Search & Rescue can help any business properly update their employee handbooks to ensure that employees are well-educated on every aspect of their role. Our expert team has created and updated hundreds of employee manuals for organizations of varying size, locations, and industries, and can craft a Handbook for your business that reflects your company culture while meeting all federal, state, and local compliance standards. We can help to:
- Update existing employee handbooks
- Create customized employee handbooks
- Provide updates whenever laws or guidelines change
Whether you’ve had your current employee handbook for years or you’re hoping to update your existing handbook due to updated policies, our experts are here to provide solutions based on your specific needs.
The Importance Of Employee Handbook Compliance
Performing a yearly evaluation on your employee handbook is crucial in order to understand if your business is still in line with all current employment laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. If you have not updated your handbook in a while, this could leave your business vulnerable to costly employment lawsuits.
Our employment law experts specialize in helping businesses ensure their employee handbooks are professionally written and adhere to all the employment and labor laws that are relevant to your company.
We take an in-depth look at your current handbook and any policies you’re missing to help keep you protected and make your current policies more effective. Don’t struggle with sifting through hundreds of pages of codes and regulations. Let our team take the stress out of this process while you focus on the business.
Custom Employee Handbook Creation
Have you ever had issues with employees complying with some unwritten policies within your business? Are they beginning to take advantage of these understood policies?
Have you ever performed an in-depth review of your policies to ensure that you are providing everything that you are required to provide your employees?
If you have never performed this review, then you could possibly be violating employment laws without even knowing it and losing out on a more connected and teamwork-driven team.
HR Search & Rescue can help any new or existing business create professional, customized employee handbooks. Whether you are a brand-new business and have yet to create an official employee handbook or are an existing business who wants to have an official point of reference for both employees and managers, our team of HR experts can ensure you get the handbook your business needs.
Benefits Of Updating Employee Handbooks
Improve the alignment of company goals
If your company seems a little scattered when it comes to your policies and culture, or if the different departments of your company are not quite in-line with each other, a comprehensive handbook may be the right solution for you.
The handbook should be aligned with how your organization operates. This requires leadership to make decisions throughout the organization based on these published policies.
Stay up-to-date with employment and technology laws
In 2019, there were over 65 legal changes at the state and local levels that required an update to employment policies! Additionally, changes in technology, industry trends, and economic conditions can also influence case law, how policies should be presented, and which policies may be relevant to your organization.
Get on the same page as your employees
If your handbook is overly wordy, too lengthy, or not concrete enough, your employees may not be able to properly digest all the relevant information that they need to. Employee handbooks should be concise; compliant with state, local, and federal law; easy to understand; and reflect the culture of your organization.
Employee Handbooks are a crucial foundation for any business’s HR practices. Not only is it an important tool for your employees to understand and comply with the policies and procedures of your company, but it also protects you as an employer. It defines, in detail, how your company is in compliance with the law.
Creating an employee handbook from scratch can be a daunting task, especially if it’s the first time you are creating one. Establishing written content about company culture; compiling and clearly stating policies, rules, and guidelines; drafting, reviewing and distributing — there’s a lot to manage, and it’s important that it’s done correctly.
Our team has successfully designed hundreds of handbooks, and we bring all of our knowledge on best practices to you when creating a customized handbook for your company. You’ll have final approval, but we will do all the heavy lifting to make the ideal Employee Handbook for both you and your employees.
Handbook FAQs
What if my company has employees in multiple states?
Our team has years of experience helping clients across the country, so we are well equipped to deal with employment laws in multiple states. There are multiple options in this case, and we will work with you to figure out the best option for your unique needs.
How do I know what to expect from your employee handbooks?
Our primary goal for all of our clients is to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the result. Not only that, but we always strive to help apply our industry knowledge to your business in order to create a succinct, to-the-point, and comprehensive employee handbook. We want to help improve the efficiency of your business, and we believe a great employee handbook can do just that.
Why Choose HR Search & Rescue?
When you choose HR Search & Rescue, you will work one-on-one with a human resource professional to discuss your needs and address any concerns. Our HR consultants are dedicated to helping our clients receive top-of-the-line services at a competitive price.
Get Started With Employee Handbook Services
If your organization needs to update its employee handbook, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Whether your handbook requires minor changes in verbiage or a complete rewrite, HR Search & Rescue can assist with any employee handbook services you may need. Contact us by phone at (844) 934-3293 or schedule a 1-on-1 meeting online to learn how we can improve your employee handbook today.