The following topics are included in the QuickStart Employee Manual Template.
Seems like a lot of topics? Keep in mind that Quickstart is a single employee manual document that includes a menu of 165 pre-written topics representing everything employees need to know. Any section or topic can easily be modified, added, deleted, or used in the future when needed.
Introduction
Welcome!
New Staff Orientation
About the Employee Manual
Signed Statements
Employee Manual Receipt Guidelines
Terminology Used in the Employee Manual
Employee Manual Receipt and Acknowledgement Form
Core Company Policies
It is recommended that all employees sign off on this section of the employee manual.
Equal Employment Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity Practices
Harassment
Privacy and Confidentiality
Privacy of Personal Activities during Working Hours
Privacy of Your Personal Information
Privacy Laws - An Overview
Handling Confidential Information
Conduct
Insider Trading
Code of Conduct
Conflict of Interest
Dating Co-workers
Personal Activities during Working Hours
Outside Employment or Appointments
Intellectual Property
Drug- and Alcohol-free Workplace
Alcohol Consumption at Company Events
Workplace Violence
Off-duty Conduct
External Company Communications
Legal Inquiries or Actions
Use of Portable Electronic Devices
Handling Company Assets Off-premises
Dress Code
Solicitation on Company Premises
Gifts and Gratuities
Attendance and Working Hours
Attendance
Working Hours — Core Hours — Flex Time
Lunch and Breaks
Overtime
Computer and Internet Conduct
Computer and Network Use
E-mail Use
Internet Use
All About Your Company
Company Information
Our Vision and Mission
Our Company History
Our Brand
Our Elevator Pitch
Our Competitors
Executive Team
Definition of Business Success
Our Service Philosophy
Our Business Priorities for <YEAR>
Our Projects
Associations and Subscriptions (Memberships)
Culture
Our Core Values
Culture
Giving Back to the Community
Service Recognition Awards
Annual Recognition Awards
All-hands Meetings
Lunch and Learns
Social Events
“Treat” Days
Company Directory
Company and Telephone Directory
Organizational Chart
Office Map
Directory of Department Administrative Assistants
Best Practices at <Company Name>
Conflict Resolution and Communication
Effective E-mail Communication
Guidelines for Running Effective Meetings
Charitable Donations
Gifts and Lunches for Employees
Human Resources
Hiring and Orientation
Applying for Open Job Postings
Candidate Referral Program
Re-hiring Former Employees
Hiring Relatives
Probationary Period
Rewards and Benefits
Variable Pay Rewards
Health Care Benefits
Company-paid Parking and Cell Phone Benefits
Wellness Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
RRSP Contributions and Company Matching
Shift Premiums
Employee Relations
Job Descriptions
Problems, Concerns, or Suggestions in the Workplace
Performance Improvement Plan
Discipline and Termination of Employment
Resignation
Exit Interviews
Unionization
Performance Reviews
Absences, Leaves, and Closures
Vacation
Company-paid Holidays
Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
Personal Emergency Leave
Family Medical Leave
Bereavement and Compassionate Leave
Incidental Illness and Personal Time
Short-term Disability
Return to Work after Serious Illness or Injury
Time Off to Vote
Jury Duty
Unscheduled Office Closures
Personal Leave of Absence
Employee Development
Training
Educational Assistance
Desktop Training
Professional Memberships
Feedback and Performance Reviews
Providing and Receiving Feedback
Performance Review Process
Payroll and Accounting
Expenses and Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Purchasing — Terms and Conditions
Expense Reporting
Accounts Payable and Expense Approval
Travel Expenses
Air Travel Guidelines
Personal Vehicle Use
Miscellaneous Reimbursable Expenses
Department Codes
Payroll and Time Off Reporting
Payroll and Pay Day
Time Off Reporting
Time Sheet Procedures
Garnishments
Computers and Networks
Remote Access to Our Network
Logon ID and Passwords
Virus Protection
Back-ups and Offsite Storage
Computer Technical Support
Software Support
Computer Equipment Upgrade Cycles
Our Printers
Information Technology Security
Office Services
Office Equipment and Phones
Our Office Equipment
Taking Company Property Off-premises for Personal Use
Telephone System and Voice Mail
Long Distance Calls
Conference Call Procedures
Meetings
Scheduling Internal Meetings and Booking Meeting Rooms
Meeting Room Equipment and Use
Other Office Procedures
Template – E-mail Signature Confidentiality Waiver
Our Logos and Branding Guidelines
Business Cards
Office Supplies
Mail and Couriers
Centralized Filing System
Swag
Fax Procedures
External Services
Taxi Cabs
Catering
Dry Cleaning Services
Facilities and Safety
Facilities
Our Lunchroom
Bulletin Boards
Our Office Space
Facilities Temperature Control
Facility Lights
Shower Facilities
Parking Information and Safety
Smoking Areas
For Women Only
Safety
Safety at Work
Safety Committee and Practices
First Aid
Injury and Illness at Work
Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness
Evacuation
Emergency Contacts
Security
Key Cards and Premises Access and Lock-up
ID Badges
Visitors