Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Why Develop a Policy Manual? .............................................................................3
Chapter 2: Getting Started ........................................................................................................5
What is a Policy? ....................................................................................................................5
The Connection between Mission and Policy...........................................................................5
Policies Empower ...................................................................................................................7
How to Start Creating Your Policy Manual ...............................................................................8
Employment Policies...........................................................................................................9
Employment Status & Records............................................................................................9
Employee Benefits..............................................................................................................9
Payroll ................................................................................................................................9
Workplace Guidelines .........................................................................................................9
Employee Conduct..............................................................................................................9
E-Policies ...........................................................................................................................9
Preview the OPM Sections as a Primer .................................................................................10
Organization Culture and Policies..........................................................................................10
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