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The Art of the Employee Handbook Rebecca Barnes-Hogg, SPHRMBACCAugust 20, 2013

Good Morning! Thank you for the gift of your time.conversation today will challenge our thinkingleave here with several ideas to take back to your office to make your employee handbooks something usefulNOT that document that sits on the shelf until something bad happens.

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The purpose - orient new employees to the company. Clear communication of expectations know whats expected of themInformation about benefitsdeclaration of the employers rights and expectations.Day to day proceduresResource -- FAQ Clear/concise answer questions before ees ask

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Whats in Your Handbook?

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Set toneIdentify cultureWho you are as a company4

Too many and it is a burden to use5

Employment At-willFirst page Conspicuous disclaimer employment relationship at-willunderlined all capital letters employees signature below

NLRB contends that typical at-will disclaimers may lead employees to conclude that they cannot alter their employment relationship, even through collective bargaining. Nothing in this policy is designed to interfere with, restrain, or prevent employee communications regarding wages, hours, or other terms/conditions of employment.6

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Thank You!Rebecca Barnes-Hogg, SPHR(703) 863-3630rbarneshogg@yoloinsights.com

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