An employee handbook
can effectively communicate
a company's goals, expectations
and commitments to its employees.
There is a generally held belief that an enlightened business should have an employee handbook. If constructed properly, an employee handbook can be an extremely valuable tool in managing human resources.
Some argue, however, that a handbook is costly and not worth the effort. Others argue that a handbook reduces management's flexibility to manage its workforce and exposes the company to claims and additional expenses. These critics have a valid point.