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EntertainHR: Gamehendge – What Phish’s Music Can Teach Employers about Handbooks

Recruiting Daily Advisor

What does this have to do with employee handbooks, you ask? While I have yet to review an employee handbook that contains the secrets to eternal joy or never-ending splendor, handbooks are a vital part of the fabric of any workplace. For non-Phish fans, think Alice in Wonderland meets Tolkien set to a fever dream of rock music.

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New Year, Updated Handbook

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Now is a good time to review, revise, and update your employee handbooks to ensure legal compliance. Handbooks that are out of date, have inaccurate information about current laws, or are poorly written will do more harm than good. If you don’t have an employee handbook, it’s time to put one in place for 2023.

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Employee Handbook Telework Policies

Recruiting Daily Advisor

A well-written employee handbook can do just that. Employers should consider the why, who, where, when, what, and how of their telework policies when incorporating them into the handbook. Governments also promote telework to reduce traffic congestion and benefit the environment. Is the program limited to exempt employees?

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Creating an Employee Handbook from Scratch

JazzHR

While employee handbooks aren’t legally required , they’re widely considered essential to the HR department. . An employee handbook crystallizes the relationship between employer and employee and provides critical information on a variety of workplace matters. . A good employee handbook should: . Employee Handbook Outline.

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Global Hiring Handbook: Onboard and Manage Talent in 20 Top Expansion Countries

From creating a compliant employment contract, to providing competitive benefits, to managing cross-culturally, this guidebook will help you get started with insight on how to onboard and manage talent in the top global markets. Is a global hire on the horizon?

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Considerations When Crafting Multi-State Employee Handbooks

Recruiting Daily Advisor

No federal or state law requires an employer to publish an employee handbook. However, many HR and legal professionals consider handbooks a best practice. A well-crafted handbook can provide legal protection in a lawsuit should an employee claim they were unaware of the employer’s policies. First is the “generic” handbook.

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A Guide to Construction Employee Handbooks

Homebase

Employee handbooks are a key human resources tool for any small business—and they’re not just for office environments. If you’re a builder or contractor managing a crew, you’re going to need a construction employee handbook to protect your business, your clients, and your workers. What is a construction employee handbook?