1. Company Property
Universal Employee Handbook Supervisor’s Overview
Section 7
This overview is meant to further
understanding of Employee
Handbook topics and is not all
inclusive of topics or content and is
not meant to replace the review
and comprehension of the
Employee Handbook in its entirety.

2. TALK IT UP (Section 7.1)
Internal Communication is vital to employee and company
performance. Make your team aware of the various communication
channels to stay informed (including, but not limited to):
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Email
System Message Centers (Ceridian and the like)
Memos
Newsletters
Bulletin Boards
One more important thing: All employee postings must have prior
supervisor approval.
This overview is meant to further
understanding of Employee
Handbook topics and is not all
inclusive of topics or content and is
not meant to replace the review
and comprehension of the
Employee Handbook in its entirety.

3. TECHNOLOGY (Sections 7.2 and 7.3)
Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, desk phones, email,
voice mail, instant message, internet, intranet, fax machines, copiers,
scanners…Sheesh!!! General information for us all:
• No right to privacy. All communications are the property of
your Company.
• Always display courteousness (yes, courteousness is a real word)
• Technology provided is to be used for Company business
purposes.
• Failures to protect client and employee information
(electronic and hard copy) is a serious offense with serious
penalties.
Read these policies thoroughly to ensure your understanding
and take necessary precautions to ensure compliance.
Penalties under HIPAA
Failure to comply = $100/violation
Wrongful disclosure = maximum of
$250,000 fine and 10 year prison
sentence
This overview is meant to further
understanding of Employee
Handbook topics and is not all
inclusive of topics or content and is
not meant to replace the review
and comprehension of the
Employee Handbook in its entirety.

4. SOCIAL MEDIA (Section 7.3)
75%
Balancing rights and risks. Some simple, straightforward guidelines:
• Follow Company policy – anti-harassment, confidentiality,
privacy, etc. - all apply to social networking and personal
websites too.
• Comply with federal and state laws (HIPAA, etc.)
• Once you post online you have no control over the
destinations of that message from that point on – give that
real thought prior to posting or blogging to avoid unintended
consequences.
• Do not engage in online personal activities while at work.
• To post on behalf of your Company, we have a dedicated
Social Media Coordinator to help you navigate the waters.
Employees who
access social
media on the job
and……..
60%
Access multiple
time a day
This overview is meant to further
understanding of Employee
Handbook topics and is not all
inclusive of topics or content and is
not meant to replace the review
and comprehension of the
Employee Handbook in its entirety.

5. THE “STUFF” (Section 7.8)
Most employees receive a number of tools to help them do their job.
If you or your employee is issued company property you will need to
ensure the following steps are taken:
1. Acknowledgement Form signed by the employee
formalizing their receipt of Company Property at the time
of issuance.
2. Ensure Company Property is returned at the time of
termination (voluntary or involuntary) or suspension.
General Types of Company Property issued:
ü Laptops
ü Cell Phones
ü Credit Cards
ü Keys
This overview is meant to further
understanding of Employee
Handbook topics and is not all
inclusive of topics or content and is
not meant to replace the review
and comprehension of the
Employee Handbook in its entirety.