27 July 2012,
- Hotel Grand Pacific, Singapore

Introduction

An employee handbook is a compilation of the policies, procedures, working conditions, and behavioral expectations that guide employee actions in a company. Employee handbooks generally also include information about the company, employee compensation and benefits, and additional terms and conditions of employment. Another integral content in any handbook is the code of conduct for employees that sets guidelines around appropriate behavior for the workplace.

The purpose of an employee handbook is to provide employees with a working guide to the understanding of the day-to-day administration of human resource policies and practices in a company. It is designed to provide employees with a general summary description of the company’s HR policies, employee benefits, and code of conduct.

The handbook can help ensure that all HR policies and practices conform to legal requirements. Employers can use the policies in the employee handbook to protect themselves against possible lawsuits pertaining to harassment, wrongful termination, discrimination claims etc.