Confused About HR Manuals vs. Employee Handbooks? Let's Clarify the Differences Together

Dear All,

I am a little hazy about the difference between the contents of an HR manual and an employee handbook. Could you please elaborate on the same?

Regards,
Neha Gurikar
HR Executive
IN-FINITE SOLUTIONS

Hi,

Just type in the search box above the phrase "Difference Between HR Manual & Employee Handbook." You will find a post asking, 'Is there any difference between an HR manual and an employee handbook?' Please read through that post where Mr. Loelingam has provided detailed information.

Regards,
Yashswa

Hi Neha,

The nomenclature itself suggests that both are different. An HR manual consists of policies, systems, practices, plans, along with A-Z of HR in a particular organization where it is treated as good as a bible, and accessibility to this manual is restricted.

On the other hand, an employee handbook is something that every employee of the organization will be given. This consists of useful information about the organization such as contact addresses, telephone numbers, along with vision and mission statements. Additionally, we can include some service rules or leave rules if desired. This is just to give the employee an overall view of the organization so that they become acquainted with it.

Hope you are clear now.

Regards,
PRADEEP

Hello Neha,

Let me explain in this way.

HR Manual: This document is intended to provide general guidelines on the policies of the company to all employees. It outlines and explains the company's HR practices and policies, as well as summarizes current Company benefits. For example: Workplace Rules and Procedures, Grooming, Leave structure, and other HR topics.

Employee Handbook: As you know, this document is given to new joiners to introduce them to the company. It helps new employees understand important aspects needed for their daily work routines, such as Common links, Share folders, Who's who in the company, Nearest bus stops, Tourist places near the offices, important extension numbers, and work culture. Together, it gives an overall picture of the company.

Hope this answers what you are looking for!

Regards

Hello Neha,

Let me explain it this way.

HR Manual: This document is intended to provide general guidelines on the company's policies to all employees. It outlines and explains the company's HR practices and policies and also summarizes the current Company benefits. Examples include Workplace Rules and Procedures, Grooming standards, Leave structure, and other HR topics.

Employee Handbook: This document is designed to introduce new employees to the company. It helps individuals understand important aspects needed for their daily work routine such as common links, shared folders, key personnel within the company, nearest bus stops, tourist attractions near the offices, important extension numbers, and the work culture. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of the company.

I hope this answers the questions you had!

Regards