The first few days on a new job are packed with learning skills, meeting coworkers, and becoming familiar with the organizations policies. It’s no wonder that new employees sometimes fail to absorb all of the important information. Stressful situations aren’t always the best place for listening and learning, and HRM realizes that although new employees may appear to absorb a lot, important information should be followed up with written reminders. Consequently, HRM usually provides a permanent reference guide. This reference guide for employees is called the employee handbook.