Employee Handbook
Docs + Word21 pages
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Employee Handbook Presentation
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Agency Employee Handbook
Docs + Word8 pages
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Small Business Employee Handbook
Docs + Word8 pages
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Startup Employee Handbook
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Compare employee handbook versions
 Employee Handbook |  Employee Handbook Presentation |  Agency Employee Handbook |  Small Business Employee Handbook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | Document | Presentation | Document | Document |
| Works in | Google Docs and Word | Google Slides and PowerPoint | Google Docs and Word | Google Docs and Word |
| Length | 21 pages | 10 slides | 8 pages | 8 pages |
| Style | Editorial | Friendly | Modern | Minimal |
Writing an employee handbook that gets read
An employee handbook explains how a company works and what it expects, from culture and conduct to pay and leave.
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Cover welcome and values, code of conduct, working hours, pay and benefits, leave, workplace policies, and how to raise concerns.
Have it reviewed against local employment law before you share it with staff.
Compare Employee Handbook, Employee Handbook Presentation, and Agency Employee Handbook, all 7 to 21 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.
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What is an employee handbook?
An employee handbook explains how a company works and what it expects, from culture and conduct to pay and leave.
What should an employee handbook include?
Include welcome and values, code of conduct, working hours, pay and benefits, leave, workplace policies, and how to raise concerns. Have it reviewed against local employment law before you share it with staff.
What is the best employee handbook template to begin from?
Start with Employee Handbook: Give every employee one trusted place for what you expect of them, what they get in return, and proof they have read it. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Employee Handbook Presentation.
How many pages does an employee handbook need?
The templates here are 7 to 21 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.
Can I make an employee handbook in Google Docs?
Yes. These employee handbook templates work in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint. All 5 templates are free, with no account or email needed.
Who are these employee handbook templates written for?
Mostly agencies and consultants and startups and founders. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.