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Title:  The Owner’s Manual – Your Employee Handbook

Host: Helen G. Sneed

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Then you’re in the right place! 

Let's step inside the Career Suite, where Career conversations begin with you!

Welcome to "The Suite," and thank you for joining me today.  Previously, in episode #11, we discussed the importance of checking for three things before leaving the house: your cell phone, keys, and wallet, as well as their workplace equivalents - the company's mission, your department's goals, and a pay-for-performance system.  As we delve deeper into the topic of performance, consider your most recent automobile purchase. Just like your car came with a vehicle owner's manual as a guide for maintenance and optimal performance, think of this discussion as a similar resource for your own performance. Your employee handbook helps to navigate your Career GPS and achieve ideal performance.

This brings me to the question inside "The Suite" today: Do you fully understand the contents of your employee handbook and know who to go to for questions and clarification?

One of your goals is understanding the company policies, procedures, and expectations.  By reading and understanding the employee handbook, you can ensure that you know the rules and guidelines you need to follow while working there.  This will help minimize misunderstandings or mistakes that could cost you money, your job, and your reputation.   If your employer doesn't have an employee handbook, or it hasn’t been updated within the past twelve months then you’ve just increased the likelihood of “not meeting” expectations.

A well-designed employee handbook will provide you with valuable information about your rights, shared responsibilities and benefits as an employee, as well as details about how to handle various situations that may arise in the workplace.  Reading the employee handbook is essential in becoming a knowledgeable, well-informed, and a responsible team member.

If you need help understanding, updating or designing an employee handbook email me and include your name and the organization to CEO@thecareersuite.com.  I'm Helen G. Sneed; join me again in “The Career Suite”, where I promise to save you a seat!  You'll be glad you did!