Format
The project must be constructed using Microsoft Word, numbered pages, and APA style formatting, references, and in-text citations. Appropriate fonts include Times New Roman and Arial. Font should be 12 point and line spacing single, 1.5, or “at least” – spacing between sections intended to provide aesthetics is permitted. A cover page, table of contents, and facility mission statement must be included. Information concerning animals expected to be/reside in the facility and how to provide excellent care should fold into Sections A-E seamlessly without needless jumping around. Project length must be no less than 10 and no more than 15 pages.
First Things First (Before You Write!)*
Your employee handbook should be the road map for how to operate within your facility – an introduction to your culture and a guide that your employees use in the preparation and then interact with on a regular basis on the job. Every organization should have a mission: the reason why your employees come to your workplace each day, rather than the millions of other workplaces out there. Your mission should engage your employees on both an emotional and intellectual level, establishing an exciting challenge they care about. Start your handbook by telling your employees your company’s mission and values. That will set the framework for the rest of your policies and procedures… not only for the reader but also for you, the drafter. Steer away from putting generic policies into your handbook – personalize your policies for your facility. Explain your policies and your reasons behind them, and do it in a tone that’s consistent with the way you typically speak with your employees. Remember, no facility can be idealistic – anticipating real-world problems and solutions will help to guide you.
Sections Your Handbook Must Cover
Section A: Safety Precautions & Solutions
How will staff serve to minimize the potential for harm to animals, employees, and even clients? Do government agencies or professional organizations come into play?
Covered in Week 2
Section B: Be On the Lookout: Behavioral Awareness
Discuss behaviors commonly displayed by animals in your facility. What behavioral changes may indicate an animal is sick or especially stressed? How will staff track and respond to animal behavior in your facility?
Must discuss between 2 and 5 behaviors relevant to the animals in your facility.
Covered in Weeks 1, 3, and 5
Section C: Habitat Maintenance
What are staff required to do to maintain animal habitats? Are there special considerations when cleaning? Consider habitat variables: size, material, potential weak points, etc. What enrichment will you provide to the animals? How will your habitat promote proper animal welfare?
Covered in Weeks 1 and 2
Section D: Animal Training Protocols
Is training necessary – why or why not? How might protocols vary in your facility, if at all? Are all staff permitted to train? What training tools will you use? Are animals in your facility learning from both classical and operant conditioning?
Must discuss protocols for between 2 and 5 animals.
Covered in Week 4
Section E: Animal Handling
Who can handle which animals? Are there any limitations on this? Will you draw from any other sections when discussing animal handling? What are the requirements staff might need to handle animals? How can handling be accomplished safely and without causing undue stress or harm to the animal?
Must compare and contrast methods between 2 and 5 animals.
Covered in Weeks 3, 4, and 5
https://www.fastcompany.com/3043369/5-steps-to-creating-an-employee-handbook-your-people-cant-wait-to-read
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