Use this one-of-a-kind resource to update your firm’s own manual, start a new one from scratch, or ensure there’s nothing missing from your existing handbook
Is creating a comprehensive policy manual a daunting task for your firm? Save yourself time and aggravation with ZweigWhite’s A/E Policy Manual. This comprehensive collection of hundreds of policies designed exclusively for architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms covers the full range of operations—including everything from paid time off and bonuses to tuition reimbursement and professional registration. In addition to the book, you’ll also get a free companion CD-ROM that contains all the policies from the publication in Microsoft Word format. Use the policy samples as they are or arrange them to meet your firm’s individual needs. Save time and energy by taking full advantage of our A/E Policy Manual and make sure you’ve covered all the bases!
ZweigWhite’s A/E Policy Manual will provide you with:
A comprehensive collection of policies that every architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firm needs
Hundreds of actual policies in use by firms like yours
Policies on everything from compensation and paid time off to operations and insurance
A detailed breakdown of policies by specific areas of interest and targeted subjects of importance
A free companion CD-ROM with the Microsoft Word version of all the policies from the book
Is your firm’s policy manual up to date? Does it cover everything that needs to be covered? How do you know for sure?
ZweigWhite’s A/E Policy Manual is your chance to get an inside look at a comprehensive grouping of operational policies and guidelines collected from firms just like yours. Whether you’re a firm president, operations manager, CFO, administrative staffer, human resources employee, or office manager, the A/E Policy Manual will help you understand, create, and manage firm protocol. Use this one-of-a-kind resource to help you update your firm’s own manual, start a new one from scratch, or just make sure that there’s nothing missing from your existing handbook.
The A/E Policy Manual is organized by topic, so it’s easy to locate the policy you’re looking for. Every area is covered, from the major policies—work hours, e-mail, dress codes, and professional registration; to the more obscure—moonlighting, nepotism, voting leave, and ergonomics. The written policies are actual policies in use by firms in the A/E industry, taken straight from their policy manuals and employee handbooks. The comprehensive nature of this resource will help you create clear and straight-forward guidelines by which your firm will operate, while setting rules and standards for all individuals to abide by.
In addition to the book, you’ll also receive a free companion CD-ROM that contains all the policies from the publication in Microsoft Word format. If you’re like most firm leaders or human resources managers, you don’t have the time in your hectic schedule to create a policy manual from scratch, or even conduct a comprehensive review of an existing manual. This easy-to-use CD-ROM will save you hours of time creating your own policy manual or employee handbook. Use the written policies as they are or arrange them to meet your firm’s individual needs. Save time and energy by taking full advantage of our A/E Policy Manual and make sure you’ve covered all the bases!
Don’t put off creating or revising your firm’s policy manual any longer—the effects could be costly. Get the details on how other firms operate and what policies they have in place, then create a manual your firm can be proud of. Purchase a copy of the A/E Policy Manual and get your firm’s manual up to speed!
Foreword
Company Background & Organization Mission statement • Management strategy • Services provided • Market definition and niche • Company values • Employee relations • Client relations • History • Ownership and legal status • Corporate identification • Confidentiality • Policy manual revisions
Operations Building security • Visitors • Solicitation • Telephone calls • Telephone etiquette • Voice mail • Incoming mail • Outgoing mail • Office stationery • Product literature • Office supplies • Bulletin boards • Company-owned property • Employee-owned property • Housekeeping • Media/public relations • Emergency press-related communications
Personnel & Hiring Employment categories • Employee referrals • Equal employment opportunity • Americans with Disabilities Act • Voluntary Disclosure of Disability, Disabled Veteran, or Veteran of the Vietnam Era • Immigration Reform and Control Act • Background checks • Offer letter • Introductory period • Personnel records • Employment at-will • Moonlighting • Advances and loans • Nepotism • Voluntary termination • Involuntary termination • Layoffs • Inactive status • Exit interviews • References/letters of recommendation • Re-employment
Work Schedule Hours of work • Breaks • Flex time • Telecommuting • Summer hours • Time sheets • Punctuality and attendance • Inclement weather and emergency situations
Salary & Overtime Pay Procedures Pay and pay periods • Overtime • Compensatory time • Performance and salary reviews • Promotions • Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
Insurance Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance • Domestic partner benefits • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) • Cafeteria plan and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Unemployment insurance
Paid & Unpaid Time Off Paid time off • Vacation • Holidays • Personal business and emergencies • Sick leave • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) • Maternity & paternity leave • Bereavement leave • Victims of crime leave • Formal leave of absence • Jury duty and witness leave • Military leave • Voting leave
Standards of Conduct Conduct • Off-duty conduct • Conflict of interest • Manufacturers’ representatives • Grievances • Music • Dress code • Field dress codes • Casual Friday • Substance abuse
Safety in the Workplace Personal safety • Site visit safety and equipment • Ergonomics • Workers’ compensation insurance • Emergency situations • Sexual harassment • Other harassment • Workplace searches • Violence and weapons • Life-threatening illnesses and infectious diseases • Smoking and tobacco products • Pets
Professional Development Professional registration/licensing • Certifications • Professional society membership • Seminars, workshops, and conferences • Training record • Tuition reimbursement • Course schedule • Professional writing and speaking
Information Technology Computers • Software licensing • Software downloading • Software uploading • E-mail • Listservs/discussion groups • Internet usage
Business Travel & Expenses Business travel • Air travel • Passports • Lodging • Meals • Entertainment • Travel time • Expense reports & reimbursement • Multi-day travel • Allowable expenses • Personal vehicles • Company-owned vehicles • Vehicle safety • Cellular phones • Company credit cards • Relocation expenses
Responsibility to the Community Charitable contributions • Community service • Company blood bank
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