Ask any HR or top management representative, and you'll discover one of their key frustrations is employees who do not read the organization's employee handbook. Do so and you will 1) discover benefits and opportunities that may have been only briefly mentioned or that you forgot; 2) avoid embarrassment from asking questions clearly spelled out in rules, policies, etc.; 3) learn about the work culture so you can align with it; 4) learn about the chain of command so you use it properly; 5) understand management's values so you speak in their language; 6) learn about organizational priorities so you hone political instincts; 7) feel more engaged knowing the full scope of the organization's purpose; and 8) as a bonus, impress management because you actually read it!