ABSTRACT

General HR policies, and the way in which they are presented to new employees are, in many ways, what makes the company distinctive as an employer and comparable in value to an annual report. Well-written company handbooks are divided into two main parts. The first part is a more general section and provides new employees with insight on the corporation's financial background, international presence, and overall objectives. The second part is a little more like a toolkit; detailing the where's, who's, what's and how's. Most employee handbooks contain an introduction by the CEO presenting the company, its lines of business, objectives, culture and values. An acquisition process is the ideal time to discuss, with all the partners involved, how to improve integration manager's message; to give employees a new sense of purpose and clear indications of the company's objectives.