As HR leaders plan for 2018, one area that is essential to review and revamp is the employee handbook. With ever-changing regulations, trends and employee expectations, an outdated policy manual can leave companies vulnerable to miscommunication — and costly litigation.
Looking back on events from this year, experts suggest employers pay attention to these top six areas:
Disaster preparation
Multiple hurricanes pounding the U.S. this year highlight the necessity of a detailed disaster plan, says John Meyers, partner at Barnes & Thornburg. If a disaster occurs, organizations need to know how they will handle staffing issues and leave, he says.
