Comprehensive Employee Handbook Template

What is this Template?

This template will help document the essential elements of an effective employee handbook.

How to use it?

The template provides an outline on the basic tenets of an employee handbook. It has fields to document your mission and vision statement, background information on the company, ethics of your business and information on general policies such as paid time off, education program etc.

Value to the organization?

An organization needs to have a documented employee handbook as it guides all employees about the company’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, and workplace code of conduct. It can be a valuable resource for employees to acquaint themselves with everything they need to know to be successful and safe in your office. Additionally, a documented employee handbook helps protect your business against employee lawsuits and claims, such as wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination.

What controls does it satisfy?

Completing this template will help satisfy the following control:

Please download the template here:

Comprehensive Employee Handbook Template (pdf)
Comprehensive Employee Handbook Template (docx)

Related Controls:

HR-13 Employee Handbook/Code of Conduct