An employee handbook is an essential document for a business of any size. Not only does it inform your employees of the rules in your workplace, but it also helps document policies and the terms of employment with the company in case of any conflict. To create an employee handbook and prepare it for your booklet printing service, follow these tips.

What to Include

Start off with a brief introduction to your company, including your philosophy or mission. This helps set the tone and provides the most general guideline for how employees should behave. Then include all the policies that they'll need to follow.

This should include sections on attendance and scheduling, which activities are allowed or not allowed in your office, any dress code requirements, processes for performance evaluation, safety and security rules, and how you want employees to settle disputes. Finally, make sure to include sections on the perks of working for you, including how overtime, vacation, and education and reimbursement programs work.

Writing Tips

The more engaging you can make your content, the more likely employees are to read and internalize it. Don't just state long lists of rules; explain your reasoning and why employees should care.

Use creative titles for the handbook, headings, and subheadings. As you write, make sure to keep in mind the employment and discrimination laws in your area. Research this when crafting your policies or ask for a lawyer's advice before sending your draft for booklet printing.

How to Distribute It

While you can make your employee handbook available digitally, booklet printing is ideal. Actually putting a booklet in a new employee's hands will make it more likely they'll read it, and will make it easier for them to refer to it later. You might even make an event out of updating your handbook each year, handing out new copies, and encouraging your employees to review your policies.

Bestype Imaging in New York, NY, offers quality booklet printing, including rush printing options. They cater to small and independent companies with runs of as few as 100 books, offering you an in-person preview before printing the final product. You can reach them at (212) 966-6886 or learn more about their work online.