How
To Use
The
Employee Manual is saved in RichText format (.rtf). The files can be opened
by most word processing programs.
Changes are done with a few strokes of the keyboard.
Your first step will be to insert your actual Company name. Start with
your curser at the very beginning of the document, click "Edit"
on the Microsoft tool bar and then choose "Replace". Fill in
"Find what" with <COMPANY NAME> (exactly as shown) and
fill in "Replace with" with your actual company name (for example
Stone Construction Services, Inc., ABC Construction, etc.)
Next, print out this manual and read every single policy. This manual
contains over 120 recommended policies and you can customize them any
way you wish. You can decide to keep them as is, amend a policy or delete
any policy. If you choose to delete or change a policy simply edit the
document with normal word processing procedures.
There are also 21 policies that state "Insert Here", followed
by an Example. The purpose of the example is only to show what could appear
here - you need to provide your own language. Simply cut and paste from
another document, or type in the language you would like to use.
After making changes, print the manual and read it, again. You are not
only looking for errors after you have edited your manual, you are also
becoming familiar with your manual. Since you are the Owner, you should
know your policies and procedures inside and out.
Lastly, review the page numbers on your table of contents and update them
if necessary.
After you have edited your manual to your liking and have printed it,
call a trusted attorney to review it.
The final step is the distribution of your manual. It is suggested that
you require all employees to attend a general meeting. Read the manual
cover to cover and answer any questions that are asked. Have each employee
sign the Acknowledgement and Agreement form that is included (this includes
an initial on the second page, and a full signature at the end).
Every employee should be given a copy of the manual. For cost savings,
you may only print enough to share around the room, but we strongly suggest
a manual always be available for review during normal working hours, and
your Supervisors always have a copy on hand for immediate access and review.
Final Thoughts
Although this manual comes with no guarantees, it is a tool for you to
use when you need to make impartial and consistent employee related decisions.
Teach both your employees and your Managers how to use it and let your
manual effectively communicate YOUR Company policies and procedures.
Since we are not familiar with the law in all states, you must have your
attorney review this manual to make sure it meets the law in your state
and/or locality.
The information in this manual is not, nor is it intended to be, legal
advice. CPR is not legal counsel. You must consult an attorney for approval
of all content before you rely upon, use or distribute any content contained
in this manual. CPR makes no representations about the suitability of
the content of this manual for any purpose whatsoever. All content is
provided "as is" and without any warranty of any kind. CPR hereby
disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to the content, including
but not limited to all implied warranties and conditions of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. In no event
shall CPR be liable for any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited
to, any general, special, indirect, exemplary, or consequential damages,
whether or not arising out of or in connection with the use, copying or
display of the content.
Copyright 2003, Construction Programs & Results
(CPR), Employee Manual. Reproduced with CPR's permission.
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