Employee Handbook Outline
1. Introduction
- Welcome Note: From the Founder.
- Mission, Vision, Values: (From System 00).
- The "Why": Why we exist and how we work.
2. General Code of Conduct
- Remote Work Policy: "Work from anywhere, but have reliable internet and overlap 4 hours with EST."
- Communication Etiquette:
- Slack is for urgency.
- Loop is for permanence.
- No internal emails (use Slack/Teams).
- Professionalism: Treat clients and colleagues with respect. Zero tolerance for harassment.
3. Operational Basics
- Tools We Use: Overview of the Tech Stack.
- Security: Password policies, MFA, Phishing awareness (Link to System 06).
- Expenses: What you can expense and how (Link to System 07).
4. Time & Attendance
- Working Hours: Core collaboration hours vs. Flex time.
- PTO Policy: "Unlimited" (with a mandatory minimum of 2 weeks).
- Holidays: List of observed bank holidays.
- Sick Leave: Just tell us; no doctor's note needed for < 3 days.
5. Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly.
- Perks: Home office stipend, Learning budget.
- Referral Bonus: $X for hiring a friend.
6. Acknowledgement
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