# Company Handbook - Employee Guide

## Welcome to Contoso Corporation

This handbook provides essential information about our company policies, benefits, and workplace guidelines.

## Company Mission

Contoso Corporation is dedicated to innovation, excellence, and creating value for our customers while maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees.

## Core Values

- **Innovation**: We embrace new ideas and technologies
- **Integrity**: We conduct business with honesty and transparency
- **Collaboration**: We work together to achieve shared goals
- **Excellence**: We strive for the highest quality in everything we do

## Work Hours and Attendance

### Standard Work Hours
- Full-time employees: 40 hours per week
- Core hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (must be available)
- Flexible scheduling available with manager approval

### Time Off Policies
- Vacation: 15 days per year for first 2 years, 20 days after 2 years
- Sick leave: 10 days per year
- Personal days: 3 days per year
- All major federal holidays observed

### Attendance Expectations
- Notify your manager if you will be late or absent
- Use company time tracking system to log hours
- Submit time off requests at least 2 weeks in advance when possible

## Professional Development

### Training Programs
- New employee orientation (first week)
- Quarterly professional development workshops
- Annual leadership training for managers
- Technical skills training as needed

### Education Assistance
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
- Must be job-related coursework
- Requires pre-approval from HR and manager
- Must maintain C grade or higher

## Benefits Overview

### Health Insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company pays 80% of premium for employee
- Family coverage available
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option

### Retirement
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%
- Vesting schedule: 100% vested after 3 years
- Financial planning resources available

### Additional Benefits
- Life insurance (2x annual salary)
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness programs and gym membership discount

## Contact Information

### Human Resources
- Phone: (555) 123-4567
- Email: hr@contoso.com
- Office: Building A, 3rd Floor

### IT Support
- Helpdesk: (555) 123-4580
- Email: itsupport@contoso.com

Last Updated: January 2026
