ThinkHR Changes the Game on Employee Handbooks with the Industry's First Free Online Tool

PLEASANTON, Calif., Oct. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkHR, the leading HR solutions company that provides expert HR-related knowledge and training solutions to employers, today launched a new online tool that radically changes the way employee handbooks are created. The ThinkHR Employee Handbook Builder enables companies with access to ThinkHR solutions to build, update and customize their handbooks more easily and efficiently with one simple tool. It includes policies for all 50 states in addition to existing federal regulations, and is available to ThinkHR's broker partners and their clients at no additional charge—an industry first.

"Unlike other employee handbook tools, the ThinkHR Employee Handbook Builder is a true builder, not just a template that requires additional work or special expertise," said Pete Yozzo, founder and CEO of ThinkHR. "Our tool enables employers to create a high-quality handbook that covers policies in all 50 states, with ease."

Although providing employees with a handbook is an established HR best practice, creating and updating a handbook can be overwhelming and costly. This leads many businesses to forgo the practice of having an employee handbook altogether, which in turn exposes them to risk of liability.

"The Employee Handbook Builder allows our broker partners to further differentiate themselves in the increasingly competitive benefits economy by shielding their clients from the risk of not providing a handbook," Yozzo said. "It's a win-win for everyone. This is why it is one of the most popular and broadly used features in ThinkHR's online compliance resource center, ThinkHR Comply."

ThinkHR's customers are responding positively. "Using the Employee Handbook Builder tool was easier than expected," said Jason McClellan, CFO at LiveSpace, a full-service audio, video and lighting commercial integrator in Grand Rapids, Mich. "Thank you for the challenge. This will be helpful!"

Meets State and Federal Regulations and Is Easily Customizable

The ThinkHR Employee Handbook Builder was developed in partnership with the national employment law firm of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, and has been revised to include new federal policies and regulations as well as policies and regulations for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Companies also can customize policies and information to fit their individual culture and values by electing to include any of more than 100 policies on topics such as wage and hour, benefits, performance and discipline, and social media. The builder tool provides commentary and advice for the creator, and the ability to edit any policy or information to fit the company's needs.

"Having a clear and consistent handbook is one of the most important steps a company can take to protect itself from future litigation," said John Dickinson, a Constangy partner who leads the ThinkHR partnership. "When employees know what is expected, what is allowed and what is forbidden, you can stop problems before they start."

Download ThinkHR's white paper How to Build a Great Employee Handbook. To learn more about ThinkHR's updated Employee Handbook Builder, call 855.271.1050 or email [email protected].

About ThinkHR            

ThinkHR sets the standard for quality and leadership in integrated HR solutions that combine the best of human expertise and innovative technology. ThinkHR offers a cloud-based platform supported by live HR experts who help employers and HR professionals ensure compliance and resolve people-related issues quickly and efficiently. ThinkHR serves seven out of 10 of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the USA, providing expert HR content and training services to more than 80,000 companies employing 1 million-plus people. Backed by leading investment institutions, ThinkHR is headquartered in Pleasanton, Calif. For more information, visit thinkhr.com or follow @ThinkHRhotline on Twitter.

About Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP offers a wider lens on workplace law. We have counseled employers exclusively since 1946. With offices in 16 states, we are one of the largest labor and employment law practices in the U.S. Constangy holds a national Tier 1 ranking from the U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers Best Law Firms survey, and has been called a "go to" law firm by Corporate Counsel and Fortune magazine. Many of our more than 160 attorneys have been recognized by leading authorities such as Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers in America and Martindale Hubbell. Find out more about the firm online at www.constangy.com or follow us on Twitter @ConstangyLaw.

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