- HR Policy & Employee Handbook Development
HR Policy Development That's Custom-Built For Your Unique Business
If you’ve been putting off creating or updating your workplace policies because you’re not sure where to begin, you’re not alone. H2R works with Canadian businesses to take the guesswork out of policy and handbook creation – building clear, compliant documents that protect your business, support your culture, and guide your team.
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Compliance Is Hard - Knowing Where To Start Is The Toughest Part
Getting compliant doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Once you sign up, you’ll instantly receive our HR Policy Compliance Checklist via email – an in-depth guide to help you review what current policies you’re up-to-date with, and spot compliance gaps.
Whether you’re a small business just starting to formalize your HR processes or an established organization looking to confirm you’re meeting all requirements, this resource will give you a clear starting point.
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Why is Policy & Employee Handbook Development Important?
Remove Legal Liability & Risk
Staying compliant with provincial and federal employment laws isn’t optional. Clear, accurate policies reduce the risk of fines, disputes, and costly legal action, giving you peace of mind that your business is protected.
Save Time & Reduce Stress
Without a proper handbook, managers are forced to make decisions on the fly. Having clear policies in place streamlines everyday processes, minimizes confusion, and frees up time for you to focus on running the business.
Get It Right The First Time
Relying on random templates or outdated documents can leave you exposed. A custom-built handbook ensures your policies are accurate, relevant, and designed to fit your unique workplace from the very start.
Build Team Confidence
When employees know the rules and trust they’re applied fairly, they feel more secure and respected. A transparent handbook strengthens workplace culture, boosts engagement, and promotes long-term loyalty.
- We Turn ‘I Don’t Know Where to Start’ Into Clear, Compliant Policies
Not Sure Where to Start? We Make Policy Development Clear & Easy
Conversation Starting
We begin by meeting with your leadership and HR team to understand where you’re starting from and what’s causing the most stress. We clarify your immediate and long-term priorities – whether that’s creating a first handbook, aligning multi-province practices, addressing harassment and violence prevention, or simply getting compliant and consistent. We also discuss your culture, operational realities, and manager pain points. This discovery sets the foundation for a practical, plain-language roadmap that fits your unique business.
Existing Policy Analysis
Next, we conduct a clear-eyed review of any existing materials – offer letters, policies, safety procedures, and informal practices – to see what’s working, what’s missing, and what may create risk. We compare your current state to applicable provincial and federal requirements, plus industry standards, then map gaps by risk level and effort to fix. You’ll receive a prioritized plan that identifies quick wins and critical issues, so you know exactly where to start and how to move forward with confidence.
Policy Development & Creation
We draft your core policies and handbook content, tailored to your industry, culture, and processes. This includes code of conduct, hours & overtime, leaves & vacations, harassment & violence, health & safety, remote/hybrid work, progressive discipline, and termination guidelines. We define responsibilities, approvals, and procedures across internal, provincial, and federal guidelines. That way managers can apply policies consistently and without confusion. The result is a cohesive, usable handbook – built for day-to-day decisions, not just sitting on the shelf.
Collaborative Review
Together, we walk through drafts to validate tone, clarity, and operational fit. We incorporate real scenarios from your workplace so managers know how to apply policies without guesswork. If you work with internal or external counsel, we integrate their feedback and ensure legal alignment. We refine for consistency across departments and locations, finalize version control and document structure, and prepare a clean, publish-ready package. By the end of this phase, you have policies everyone understands – and buys into.
Rollout & Implementation
We support a smooth launch with a clear rollout plan: manager briefing decks, employee-friendly summaries, acknowledgement forms, and recommended HRIS/LMS placement. We provide talking points for leaders, FAQs for employees, and guidance on documenting acceptance. You’ll also receive an update calendar and triggers for future revisions, so policies stay current as laws and your business evolve. Need help beyond launch? We offer ongoing advisory to answer questions, train managers, and keep your handbook living and effective.
- Why Is H2R Right For Your Business?
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End-to-End Support
From the first conversation to the day your handbook goes live, we’re with you at every stage. We also offer ongoing advisory, so your policies stay relevant as your business grows.
You Retain IP & Policies
Policies, handbooks, and supporting materials are yours to keep and use as you see fit. We provide organized files so you can maintain, revise, and share well into the future.
Plain Language Approach
Policies are only effective if people can understand them. We write in clear, accessible language that employees can read and follow, while still meeting legal and professional standards.
Canadian Expertise
We work with business across the country, and have expertise managing compliance laws across the country. We always ensure policies fit local compliance from coast to coast.
Starting Fresh? No Problem
Whether you have no policies at all or a mix of outdated documents, we know how to build from the ground up. Our approach takes the stress out of starting by guiding you through every step with clarity and confidence.
H2R Offers:
No Contracts
Clear Deliverables
Measurable Results
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Ready to Turn Policies Into Compliance?
Creating your first employee handbook or updating outdated policies doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. H2R will help you go from “I don’t know where to start” to “I’m confident we’ve got this covered” – all with documents that protect your business and empower your team.