Reading Workplace Docs
A set of steps or directions that explains how to complete a task.
A formal written message sent to a person or organization. Workplace letters may be used to communicate with customers, employees, businesses, or other organizations.
Letter
What happens first, next, and last?
Sequence
What tasks need to be completed?
A document that provides information about a situation, activity, project, or results. Reports often include facts, data, or recommendations.
Report
A rule or guideline that tells employees what is allowed, expected, or required at work.
Policy
A guide that explains a company's rules, policies, procedures, expectations, and benefits for employees.
Employee Handbook
Which information actually matters?
Relevant
What rules or policies do I need to know?
Handbook
An electronic message used to communicate information, instructions, questions, or updates with coworkers, supervisors, customers, or others.
The specific date or time by which something must be completed.
Deadline
A document that explains what a person does in a particular job, including their duties, responsibilities, and required skills.
Job Description
What can I figure out even though it isn't directly stated?
Infer
What information or reminder is being communicated?
Memo
A list of tasks or items that can be checked off as they are completed. It helps employees remember what needs to be done.
Checklist
The level of importance given to a task or responsibility. A high-priority task should be handled first.
Priority
A document that shows when employees are expected to work, attend meetings, complete tasks, or participate in activities.
Schedule
What standards or conditions should I use?
Criteria
When does something need to happen?
Schedule
A short written message used at work to communicate information, reminders, instructions, or updates to employees.
Memo (memorandum)
To check that information is correct, accurate, or complete.
Verify
Safety Guidelines/Procedures
Instructions that explain how to work safely and what employees should do to prevent accidents or injuriesA document with spaces or questions that employees complete to provide information, make a request, or record something.
Form
What MUST be done?
Requirement
What responsibilities does this employee have?
Job Description
This workplace document remains the dominant and most popular cornerstone of workplace communication due to its universal reach, cost-free setup, and reliable documentation trail.