This is the most economical way of purchasing the entire suite of IT Policies and Procedures. The Information Technology Handbook is a consolidated manual of all the IT Policies, procedures and forms in one handy document. There are 4 steps you should follow.
1. Create: After downloading the document files, the first step is to customise and complete all forms and templates. The IT Handbook should form the basis of your IT strategy, with the Policies, forms and Procedures used as regular business tools.
2. Communicate: After reading through the IT Handbook templates, consult with your employees. Discuss with them how to best implement and maintain the policies and procedures. Assign staff responsible for certain tasks and advise everyone the tasks that you all have to be aware of on a daily basis.
3. Implement: The IT Policies and Procedures will be ineffective if not completed, implemented and maintained. Make sure that all employees are familiar with, and sign the acknowledgement form for, each Policy. This can be made into part of the new employee induction process. Ensure that each employee has access to copies of the procedures which make up the Policy implementation.
4. Review: On a regular basis and when there are major staff or equipment changes, review each Policy and Procedure to ensure it is still current and relevant. We recommend you also review your employees annually to ensure they have read and understood each Policy and its associated procedures.
Invest now to save you time and money in the future. Your business and your employees will thank you.