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Employee Handbook Builders: Why "Easy" Can Lead to Expensive HR Headaches

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Senior Vice President and General Counsel on Monday, July 7, 2025

As HR professionals, we're constantly juggling compliance, employee relations, and strategic initiatives. In a world craving efficiency, the promise of an "easy" HR handbook builder – often embedded within an HR platform – can feel like an answer to your prayers. Drag, drop, click, publish! Voila! A compliant, comprehensive employee handbook in minutes.

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Time to Get That Handbook Updated

Posted by: Cascade Employers Association on Monday, October 17, 2022

Did you know that 78% of Cascade’s new members plan to work with us on their handbook in the next 12 months? AND did you know that this is the most popular time of year organizations get things updated? Makes sense, really. Many new laws take effect on January 1 each year so getting that handbook updated usually becomes a priority this time of year. 

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Digital Handbooks – Are You Ready to Make the Transition?

Posted by: Bethany Wright on Monday, January 15, 2018

Handbooks are so long and tedious and “no one ever reads them.” Well, the truth of the matter is, an Employee Handbook is your first line of defense in many situations.

How to Update Your Employee Handbook

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Monday, August 8, 2016

If it’s been more than a year since you’ve given your employee handbook a thorough read, chances are it’s already out of date. I don’t know too many people that jump up and down about the prospect of updating their employee handbook (except some people on our staff), but here are a few tips to help get you started.

Fall Discount on Cascade’s Supervision Handbook

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Tuesday, August 20, 2013

If you’ve been thinking about developing an Employee Supervision Handbook, now is the time and Cascade will help. Our model is designed to make the development and implementation of your own Employee Supervision Handbook quick and painless. 

Time To Update Your Handbook?

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Monday, March 5, 2012

Not sure if you need to update your employee handbook? Answer the following questions and find out. 

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