Employee Handbook vs. HR Policy Manual: Do You Really Need Both for Your Company?

Hi All, I would like to know what the difference is between an Employee Handbook and an HR policy manual. Do you need both, or is an Employee Handbook containing company policies and procedures enough? Please advise.

Thank you, Etiksha

The HR manual is established, and the Employee Handbook is a subset of it. The Employee Handbook contains excerpts from the HR manual. The handbook is distributed to every employee upon joining and whenever any changes are made. The HR manual specifically caters to the HR department.

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Difference Between HR Manual and Employee Handbook

The HR Manual is a policy document maintained by the company. The Employee Handbook, on the other hand, is a document for employees on company policy. The HR Manual is a reference book on policy matters with exhaustive details, while the Employee Handbook contains policies in brief with the objective of making employees aware of company policies on various issues.

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R K Nair