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Employee Information Form Download - Word:

Download a printable, editable employee information form template in Word format.

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This template should help you get started on gathering important information from employees right away. Below we've got answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about employee information forms.

Employee Information Form Download - PDF:

Download a printable employee information form in PDF format.

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Avoid asking for information that could potentially be used to discriminate against an employee. This includes information on race, religion, disabilities, and nationality. A new employee form should follow most of the same rules we cover in our article about illegal interview questions.

There are some exceptions as an employee information template is used after the interview process is complete, so some information you cannot ask during the interview, you are able to ask for in the employee personal information form.

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What is an employee information form?

An employee information form contains key information on employees that is used to keep a record of who worked for the company, their duration of employment, and in what role. It can also be used as an emergency contact information form in the event of any serious workplace injury.

When should I use an employee information form?

It's recommended that you get this information as part of the new employee onboarding process. There's no way to know when you might need it, so the sooner you have it, the better.

You can use this new employee information form as is, or you can use it as an employee profile template and customize it to your business needs. Below you'll find some of the essential information you'll want if you decide to make your own new hire employee information sheet.

What kind of details should an employee information form contain?

  1. Full name.
  2. Address and phone number.
  3. Social Security Number (SSN).
  4. Spouse information.
  5. Position and department.
  6. Start date.
  7. Salary.
  8. Emergency contact information.

Can I use this information as an employee profile template?

Yes, this should help you gather the information you need for an employee profile sheet as well. You can also use it as an employee emergency contact information template.

What's the best way to store an employee information file?

These days you don't have to store your employee profile sheet or information form collection in a file cabinet, or even on a single computer. Storing them in the cloud with services like Google Drive or Dropbox allows you to have them available in multiple locations, on multiple devices.

What forms are needed when hiring a new employee?

Apart form an employee information form, you will need a:

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