Employee Handbook
Overview
- Page-Based Structure: Organize handbook content into dedicated SharePoint pages by section (e.g., Benefits, Policies, Conduct)
- Searchable Content: Easily search for topics using SharePoint’s built-in search and filters
- Version Control: Keep content accurate with page version history and update tracking
- Visual Enhancements: Add images, icons, and formatting to improve readability and navigation
- Audience Targeting: Tailor visibility of pages for specific departments, roles, or locations
Benefits
- Centralized Access: One place for employees to find the most current policies and procedures
- Consistent Formatting: Ensures all content follows a uniform, professional layout thanks to a standard page template
- Always Up to Date: Changes are instant and reflected live – no outdated PDFs
- Mobile-Friendly: Accessible on any device, ideal for remote and field workers
- Permission-Driven: Control who sees what with granular SharePoint permissions and Audience Targeting
Common Questions About This Employee Handbook
What is this Employee Handbook built with?
This handbook is built with standard SharePoint pages and web parts – Image, Page Properties, Quick Links, and Text – plus Audience Targeting, Metadata, and the Extended Header. There is no custom code and there are no third-party tools. It is the kind of clean, maintainable knowledge base Greg Zelfond builds for HR teams and organizations of every size.
What’s included in the Employee Handbook?
The handbook organizes content into dedicated SharePoint pages by section – Benefits, Policies, Conduct, and more – with a clear table of contents linking to each chapter. It includes page version history for accurate, tracked updates, metadata-based filtering, images and formatting for readability, and Audience Targeting that tailors which pages appear for specific departments, roles, or locations.
Does this design use any custom code or third-party tools?
No. Everything is out-of-the-box SharePoint – the pages, web parts, version history, Metadata, and Audience Targeting are all standard Microsoft 365 capabilities. That keeps the handbook stable, secure, and easy to maintain, and nothing breaks when Microsoft updates SharePoint. Out-of-the-box is the only way Greg builds.
Can this handbook be customized for our organization?
Absolutely. The sections, chapters, and page template are tailored to your organization’s policies and branding, and Audience Targeting is configured around your departments, roles, and locations. Greg adapts the structure for companies of any size, and because it is built on SharePoint pages, updates are instant – no more reissuing outdated PDF handbooks.
How do employees find the right policy?
Employees start from a main page with a clear table of contents that links to each chapter, then browse by section or use SharePoint search to jump straight to a topic. Metadata filtering narrows pages by category, and Audience Targeting means people primarily see the policies relevant to their department, role, or location – all on any device.
Can Greg build this handbook for our organization?
Yes – this is exactly the kind of work Greg Zelfond does. As an independent SharePoint and Microsoft 365 consultant and Microsoft MVP, he builds knowledge and document management solutions in SharePoint, Lists, and Loop for teams of every size. Reach out through the contact page to get started.
