17 Sep Pimp My Handbook: Updating Outdated Policy’s Pimp My Handbook: Updating Outdated Policy’s Thursday, September 17, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 1.0 PDCs Provider: Acadiana SHRM 0331 Course Name: Pimp My Handbook: Updating Outdated Policy’s Speaker: Jillian Dickerson Landry Program Type: Conference Registration URL: https://acadianashrm.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1979165&group= Pimp My Handbook: Updating Outdated Policy’s, Lafayette, Louisiana Email Details Pop the hood! 1. Evaluate the Current State Participants will learn how to assess whether their organization’s employee handbook is serving its intended purpose by asking key questions such as: Does a handbook exist? Is it current and legally compliant? Is it easy to locate and actively used by employees and managers? This portion of the session will help attendees identify common warning signs of an outdated handbook. Restore it! 2. Modernize Your Handbook Using a fun, “Pimp My Ride”-inspired framework, attendees will explore practical strategies for transforming outdated policies into a modern, user-friendly resource. The session will cover updating policies and benefits, improving readability, incorporating current workplace topics such as artificial intelligence and remote work, and ensuring the handbook reflects the organization’s culture and values. Test Drive it! 3. Drive Accountability and Organizational Success A handbook is only effective when it aligns with day-to-day operations. Participants will learn how to ensure policies reflect actual workplace practices, communicate expectations clearly, and create consistency across leadership and employees. Attendees will leave with actionable steps and a handbook audit checklist they can immediately implement within their organizations. Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation Pop the hood! 1. Evaluate the Current State Participants will learn how to assess whether their organization’s employee handbook is serving its intended purpose by asking key questions such as: Does a handbook exist? Is it current and legally compliant? Is it easy to locate and actively used by employees and managers? This portion of the session will help attendees identify common warning signs of an outdated handbook. Restore it! 2. Modernize Your Handbook Using a fun, “Pimp My Ride”-inspired framework, attendees will explore practical strategies for transforming outdated policies into a modern, user-friendly resource. The session will cover updating policies and benefits, improving readability, incorporating current workplace topics such as artificial intelligence and remote work, and ensuring the handbook reflects the organization’s culture and values. Test Drive it! 3. Drive Accountability and Organizational Success A handbook is only effective when it aligns with day-to-day operations. Participants will learn how to ensure policies reflect actual workplace practices, communicate expectations clearly, and create consistency across leadership and employees. Attendees will leave with actionable steps and a handbook audit checklist they can immediately implement within their organizations. Pimp My Handbook: Updating Outdated Policy’s Pimp My Handbook: Updating Outdated Policy’s1521 W Pinhook RdLafayette, LA 70503-3158 Map & Directions