A Personnel Manual or Employment Handbook is a written document that outlines the terms and conditions of employment for an organization's employees. This document typically contains information about the organization's policies and procedures, pay and benefits, vacation and time off, job responsibilities, and other related topics. It is typically given to new employees when they join the organization and updated regularly as changes to the organization's policies and procedures occur. There are two main types of Personnel Manual or Employment Handbook: an internal manual and an external manual. An internal manual is distributed to the organization's employees and contains information about the organization's policies and procedures, benefits and compensation, job responsibilities, vacation and time off, and other related topics. An external manual is distributed to potential employees and contains information about the organization's culture, mission, and values, as well as an overview of the organization's policies and procedures.