Worst Handbook EVER Contest
Is your employee handbook stuck in 1999? Does it still reference fax machines, “dress for success,” or policies that make your HR person quietly panic? Prove it and win a complete makeover (worth $3,500).
Think your handbook might be the worst one out there? We dare you to show us.
Enter PCG’s Worst Handbook EVER contest for a chance to win a new employee handbook. We’ll turn that dusty binder, Word doc from 2007, or mystery PDF and turn it into a clear and compliant resource your team will actually read.
Think your handbook might be the worst? Enter now.
What you’ll win ​​
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A full handbook makeover ($3,500), including:
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Collaboration with your leadership and key stakeholders to understand your culture, values, and how your business actually runs
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A review of existing policies and topics to identify gaps or out‑of‑date language
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Drafting clear policies aligned with applicable federal, state, and industry‑specific regulations
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A formatted final handbook delivered in Microsoft Word and PDF
How to enter
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Step 1: Review the Official Rules and fill out the short form by April 8th, 2026.
Step 2: Tell us how old your handbook is and why it needs a rescue.
Step 3: Submit the form and watch your inbox. We’ll announce the winner on Friday, April 10th, 2026 by email and on our social channels.
How the winner is chosen​
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The oldest handbook wins, based on the most recent “last updated” date we can verify.
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Ties: earliest original creation date wins. If still tied, we’ll draw at random among the tied entries.
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We’ll request proof of the “last update” from finalists (e.g., the handbook, the cover, or the revision-history page). You may redact sensitive info, and we can sign an NDA if needed.
Who can enter
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U.S.-based businesses; 18+ authorized company representative.
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One entry per company. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.