Best Practices for Developing an Employee Handbook

Employee handbooks are dynamic, “living” documents – they evolve over time with changes in the law, best practices and an organization’s individual culture and strategic goals. They’re also your organization’s key communication tool – setting expectations for employees and describing what those employees can expect from your organization.

Updating employee handbooks is a continuous process, and if you blink you might miss communicating a critical change in the law or your company’s policies. Is your handbook up to date? Do you know the key issues to monitor that may prompt additional revisions to your handbook? This session provides an overview of current handbook best practices, as well as discussion of recent changes in the law and key policies to include.

This workshop is presented in partnership with Metrowest Nonprofit Network.

About the Trainer

Kevin Joly is a Senior Learning & HR Advisor at Employers Association of the NorthEast. A certified HR professional, Kevin supports our members through the HR Hotline and HR projects, and facilitates many of our most popular training programs, including HR Essentials, the HR Certification Study Group, Mental Health First Aid, and Modern Business Etiquette. His expertise and approachable style make him a trusted resource across our community.