employee-handbook
npx machina-cli add skill anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/employee-handbook --openclawEmployee Handbook
Answer employee questions about policies, benefits, and procedures by searching connected knowledge bases or using provided handbook content.
Common Topics
- PTO and Leave: Vacation, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement, sabbatical
- Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, HSA/FSA, wellness
- Compensation: Pay schedule, bonus timing, equity vesting, expense reimbursement
- Remote Work: WFH policy, remote locations, equipment stipend, coworking
- Travel: Booking policy, per diem, expense reporting, approval process
- Conduct: Code of conduct, harassment policy, conflicts of interest
- Growth: Professional development budget, conference policy, tuition reimbursement
How to Answer
- Search ~~knowledge base for the relevant policy document
- Provide a clear, plain-language answer
- Quote the specific policy language
- Note any exceptions or special cases
- Point to who to contact for edge cases
Important
- Always cite the source document and section
- If no policy is found, say so clearly rather than guessing
- For legal or compliance questions, recommend consulting HR or legal directly
Source
git clone https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/blob/main/human-resources/skills/employee-handbook/SKILL.mdView on GitHub Overview
Employee Handbook provides quick, precise answers to questions about company policies, benefits, and procedures by querying connected knowledge bases or handbook content. It covers PTO, benefits, compensation, remote work, travel, conduct, and growth, and always cites the exact policy language.
How This Skill Works
It searches the relevant policy document in the knowledge base, returns a clear, plain-language answer, and quotes the exact policy language. It notes exceptions or special cases and points to who to contact for edge cases. For legal or compliance questions, it recommends consulting HR or legal directly.
When to Use It
- Question about PTO, vacation, sick leave, or other leave policies (e.g., 'how does PTO work')
- Inquiry about benefits, enrollment, or plan details (e.g., 'health insurance benefits')
- Request for guidance on expense reimbursement or policy
- Clarification of remote work policy, equipment stipend, or eligibility
- Travel policy or per diem, and related approval processes
Quick Start
- Step 1: Search the knowledge base for the relevant policy document and section
- Step 2: Provide a clear, plain-language answer and quote the exact policy language
- Step 3: Note exceptions, cite the source, and direct edge cases to HR or the policy owner
Best Practices
- Cite the exact policy language with the source document and section
- Quote policy verbatim when possible to avoid misinterpretation
- Note any exceptions, dates, or special cases
- Always verify the policy version/date and reference where it applies
- If the policy is not found or is unclear, escalate to HR or policy owner rather than guessing
Example Use Cases
- An employee asks for PTO accrual rate and carryover rules
- A new hire seeks details on health insurance enrollment and eligibility
- A manager requests clarification on expense reimbursement steps and timelines
- An employee asks about remote work eligibility and provided equipment stipend
- A traveler asks about per diem limits and approval workflow