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		<title><![CDATA[Don't Shoot Your Business In The Foot With Your Employee Handbook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=994637]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[It is not enough that your employee handbook states that all employees are at-will, and that it is not an employment agreement, if there are still internal inconsistencies. After all, if your handbook states that employees can be terminated without cause, and then goes on to set forth what constitutes...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Employee Handbooks: 5 Pitfalls]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987135]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Although Employee Handbooks are a must for most employers, whether they have a binding effect is another story. California presumes the employer-employee relationship is "At-will" (i.e. employers and employees can sever the employment relationship at any time with or without a reason). Yet the reality is that employees can get...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Employee Handbooks 101: 7 essentials]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=996073]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[While employee handbooks are not required by law, they can prove essential - especially for small business owners that can't afford to lose a harassment or discrimination lawsuit. The employee handbook has become an essential tool in the employer's arsenal to defend against liability for employment decisions. This paper provides...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Write An Employee Handbook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987139]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Employee handbooks should be easy to understand so avoid using jargon or corporate buzz words without explanation. If it is a technical job and a good grounding in corporate jargon is essential then ensure that you explain any terms clearly and provide a glossary of terms at the back of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Employee Handbook ( A Policy Guide For Employees)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=996097]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Employee Handbook can be seen as a policy or guide document in a company that details what is expected of a staff, his dos, don'ts, rights, expectations etc. It is a document that contains all the employee needs to refer to at all times to meet the terms and conditions...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Write Employee Handbooks]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987121]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Wondering how to write an employee handbook? An effective employee handbook is a key ingredient in a healthy business. If done properly, your employee handbook can effectively communicate your company's policies and procedures in a coherent and centralized manner. Communicating your personnel policies in a professional employee handbook is essential....]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Developing An Employee Handbook For Your Business]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987123]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[An employee handbook is a must-have for every business. Formally writing down your policies in an employee handbook can help your business to run more smoothly. Plus, it could keep you out of court. An employee handbook can make managing employees easier. Relying on verbal communication can give rise to...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Employee Handbook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987125]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Every company, no matter how large or how small, should have a written employee handbook. It doesn't have to be complex or laborious, but it is necessary to both protect your company as well as educate your employees about why they should work for your company, what they should expect...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Employee Handbooks - Three Reasons Every Business Should Have One]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987129]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have a small business it's no different for your employees; when they come to work having a manual or handbook helps them understand expectations and be a better employee. Provides a source of information about company policies and procedures which is good for both managers and employees. This...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Basics Of An Employee Handbook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987133]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[An employee handbook documents your policies and procedures - everything from workplace behavior to employee reviews and, gulp, grounds for termination. It should be clear, concise, compliant with applicable laws, and leave very few questions unanswered. The format of your employee handbook isn't as important as the content. While a...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Developing An Effective Employee Handbook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987137]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[An employee handbook can be an invaluable tool for an employer, serving to inform employees about company policies, procedures and practices and to communicate expected standards of performance and conduct. A well-designed handbook can positively influence employee morale and promote employee loyalty. It can introduce a new employee to the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sword Or Shield?: Using Employee Handbooks]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987141]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you have an employee handbook? Do you want one? Or even need one? Should you revise the one you have? How do you go about creating a good one? While there are no magic answers to questions about employee handbooks, all employers should consider these questions carefully. This paper...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Create An Employee Handbook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987143]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[There is no company in the world today, whether public or private, that does not have a compiled standard of operations. Whatever the company is involved in, be it products, manufacturing or service, as long as there are human beings working in them, there exists a manual or handbook. The...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Creating An Employee Handbook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987145]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have more than a few employees, it's a good idea to create an employee handbook that clearly explains your workplace policies. The benefits of having an employee handbook are many: Every employee receives the same information about the rules of the workplace; your employees will know what you...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Writing An Employee Handbook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987147]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you run an office with a small or large support staff, you appreciate the value of good employee training. New employees may frequently ask questions, interrupting you or experienced coworkers, or worse yet they may waste time trying to figure out how to complete crucial tasks on their own....]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Employee Handbook Is More Than A Rule Book]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987149]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Employee handbook should give more information than just set out a list of rules. It gives management the opportunity to communicate the company's mission and culture together with setting expectations. What should be the main purpose of an employee hand book? Should it be the rules that employees are expected...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Implied Contracts Within An Employee Handbook Or Policy Manual]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987151]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you run a large home service business or a small company with just few employees, it is important to understand the issues you may face with employee contracts and how to protect yourself from future problems. One issue employers need to note is the implied contract. These are oral...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[How To Create A Daycare Center Employee Handbook]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987153]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When operating any kind of business, it is in your best interest to have some sort of employee handbook. This protects you and your employees by leaving no question as to appropriate conduct and how your policies fit in with federal and state laws. Daycares are also required by state...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Employee Handbook The Good The Bad And The Absolutely Critical]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=987155]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[When benefits are not provided and policies are not administered in a consistent manner, employers are vulnerable to claims of discrimination. They may be subject to claims relating to the violation of privacy rights when company practices take the employer beyond the point of the employee's reasonable expectation. Other employers...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Importance Of Employee Handbooks To Protect Against Lawsuits]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=994641]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A number of court cases have confirmed that businesses can help protect themselves from liabilities and damages from employee lawsuits by providing clear, written policies, addressing the rights and responsibilities of their employees. We have seen a dramatic increase in employment-related litigation involving our clients, much of which could have...]]></description>
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