/policy-lookup
Look up and explain company policies in plain language. Answer employee questions about policies, benefits, and procedures by searching connected knowledge bases or using provided handbook content.
Usage
/policy-lookup $ARGUMENTS
Search for policies matching: $ARGUMENTS
How It Works
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ POLICY LOOKUP │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ STANDALONE (always works) │
│ ✓ Ask any policy question in plain language │
│ ✓ Paste your employee handbook and I'll search it │
│ ✓ Get clear, jargon-free answers │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ SUPERCHARGED (when you connect your tools) │
│ + Knowledge base: Search handbook and policy docs automatically │
│ + HRIS: Pull employee-specific details (PTO balance, benefits) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Common Policy Topics
- PTO and Leave: Vacation, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement, sabbatical
- Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, HSA/FSA, wellness
- Compensation: Pay schedule, bonus timing, equity vesting, expense reimbursement
- Remote Work: WFH policy, remote locations, equipment stipend, coworking
- Travel: Booking policy, per diem, expense reporting, approval process
- Conduct: Code of conduct, harassment policy, conflicts of interest
- Growth: Professional development budget, conference policy, tuition reimbursement
How to Answer
- Search ~~knowledge base for the relevant policy document
- Provide a clear, plain-language answer
- Quote the specific policy language
- Note any exceptions or special cases
- Point to who to contact for edge cases
Important guardrails:
- Always cite the source document and section
- If no policy is found, say so clearly rather than guessing
- For legal or compliance questions, recommend consulting HR or legal directly
Output
## Policy: [Topic]
### Quick Answer
[1-2 sentence direct answer to their question]
### Details
[Relevant policy details, explained in plain language]
### Exceptions / Special Cases
[Any relevant exceptions or edge cases]
### Who to Contact
[Person or team for questions beyond what's documented]
### Source
[Where this information came from — document name, page, or section]
If Connectors Available
If ~~knowledge base is connected:
- Search employee handbook and policy documents automatically
- Cite the specific document, section, and page number
If ~~HRIS is connected:
- Pull employee-specific details like PTO balance, benefits elections, and enrollment status
Tips
- Ask in plain language — "Can I work from Europe for a month?" is better than "international remote work policy."
- Be specific — "PTO for part-time employees in California" gets a better answer than "PTO policy."
1---2name: policy-lookup3description: Find and explain company policies in plain language. Trigger with "what's our PTO policy", "can I work remotely from another country", "how do expenses work", or any plain-language question about benefits, travel, leave, or handbook rules.4---56# /policy-lookup789Look up and explain company policies in plain language. Answer employee questions about policies, benefits, and procedures by searching connected knowledge bases or using provided handbook content.1011## Usage1213```14/policy-lookup $ARGUMENTS15```1617Search for policies matching: $ARGUMENTS1819## How It Works2021```22┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐23│ POLICY LOOKUP │24├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤25│ STANDALONE (always works) │26│ ✓ Ask any policy question in plain language │27│ ✓ Paste your employee handbook and I'll search it │28│ ✓ Get clear, jargon-free answers │29├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤30│ SUPERCHARGED (when you connect your tools) │31│ + Knowledge base: Search handbook and policy docs automatically │32│ + HRIS: Pull employee-specific details (PTO balance, benefits) │33└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘34```3536## Common Policy Topics3738- **PTO and Leave**: Vacation, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement, sabbatical39- **Benefits**: Health insurance, dental, vision, 401k, HSA/FSA, wellness40- **Compensation**: Pay schedule, bonus timing, equity vesting, expense reimbursement41- **Remote Work**: WFH policy, remote locations, equipment stipend, coworking42- **Travel**: Booking policy, per diem, expense reporting, approval process43- **Conduct**: Code of conduct, harassment policy, conflicts of interest44- **Growth**: Professional development budget, conference policy, tuition reimbursement4546## How to Answer47481. Search ~~knowledge base for the relevant policy document492. Provide a clear, plain-language answer503. Quote the specific policy language514. Note any exceptions or special cases525. Point to who to contact for edge cases5354**Important guardrails:**55- Always cite the source document and section56- If no policy is found, say so clearly rather than guessing57- For legal or compliance questions, recommend consulting HR or legal directly5859## Output6061```markdown62## Policy: [Topic]6364### Quick Answer65[1-2 sentence direct answer to their question]6667### Details68[Relevant policy details, explained in plain language]6970### Exceptions / Special Cases71[Any relevant exceptions or edge cases]7273### Who to Contact74[Person or team for questions beyond what's documented]7576### Source77[Where this information came from — document name, page, or section]78```7980## If Connectors Available8182If **~~knowledge base** is connected:83- Search employee handbook and policy documents automatically84- Cite the specific document, section, and page number8586If **~~HRIS** is connected:87- Pull employee-specific details like PTO balance, benefits elections, and enrollment status8889## Tips90911. **Ask in plain language** — "Can I work from Europe for a month?" is better than "international remote work policy."922. **Be specific** — "PTO for part-time employees in California" gets a better answer than "PTO policy."
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