You know what keeps me up at night? Wondering if my team actually understands our company policies. Oh, not because the policies are bad, but because we’re probably not communicating them effectively. And let’s be honest, nobody – and I mean nobody – gets excited about reading policy manuals.

So today, I’m going to introduce six ways to roll out company policies that won’t put your team to sleep. And I promise, not one of them involves a three-ring binder or death by PowerPoint.

Let’s start with video series. Now, before you start thinking about those horrible corporate training videos – you know, the ones from the 90s – well, stop right there. I’m talking about something completely different. Think short – really short. Two to three minutes max. And, the secret? Get your actual department heads involved. Not actors, not outside consultants – your real leaders.

Here’s why it works: Your HR director probably explains the harassment policy ten times a week anyway. Just put them on camera, let them explain it once, and now everyone gets their best version.

Your safety manager? They’ve got those protocols memorized. Record them walking through the warehouse, showing exactly what they mean. Real people, real expertise, real impact.

Now, let’s talk about something that’s making a huge comeback – Policy Mentorship Programs. But wait – don’t run away thinking this means more meetings. It’s actually about reducing meetings. You see, you pair each new hire with someone who’s been around the block. Not just any random veteran employee – but someone who actually gets your company culture.

And the beauty of mentorship? Well, those awkward questions that nobody wants to ask in the all-hands meeting? They get asked – and answered – in private. “Can I really take a mental health day?” “What happens if I’m five minutes late?” All those things people worry about but don’t want to bring up in front of everybody.