This paper gives a brief explanation of how to create a successful employee handbook. It gives guidelines on how to go about writing the handbook as well as what topics to include in the book. Included as part of this thesis, as an example, is a copy of Ball State University's Hnadbook for Nonexempt Staff Personnel. This thesis should not be used as a step by step procedure, but as a guide to the overall creation of a quality handbook. All situations vary with every company, so what works for one may not for another. Every handbook should be specific to the individual organization. This paper offers the reader an outline for producing a handbook that will make any organization proud.