Policy Explainer

Policy Explainer is a ready-to-run HR and people operations skill on Zeplik. Plain-language answers to company policy questions -- PTO and leave, benefits, remote work, travel and expenses, conduct and handbook rules. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.

The Policy Explainer skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /policy-lookup in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.

What the Policy Explainer skill can do

• Answer plain-language questions about company policy topics
• Search pasted handbook or policy documents for relevant sections
• Quote specific policy language and cite document, section, and page
• Flag exceptions, edge cases, and who to contact for follow-up

Try these prompts on Zeplik

Pick a prompt to open it in the Zeplik app. If you are not signed in yet, your prompt is waiting for you the moment you do.

• Can I work remotely from Portugal for a month, what does our policy sayTry on Zeplik
• What's our PTO policy for part-time employees in CaliforniaTry on Zeplik
• How do expense reimbursements work for client dinners over $100Try on Zeplik
• I'm attaching our handbook PDF, can you check the parental leave sectionTry on Zeplik

How the Policy Explainer skill works

/policy-lookup $ARGUMENTS

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    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) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

## 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]

How to use the Policy Explainer skill

1. 1

   Sign in to Zeplik

   Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the Policy Explainer skill right away.

2. 2

   Describe your HR and people operations task

   Ask in plain language, or type /policy-lookup to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Policy Explainer skill and applies its method.

3. 3

   Review and refine the result

   Zeplik returns a clear, structured answer. Ask follow-ups in the same chat to refine it or take the next step.

Source and credit

Frequently asked questions

What is the Policy Explainer skill?

Policy Explainer is a ready-to-run HR and people operations skill on Zeplik. Plain-language answers to company policy questions -- PTO and leave, benefits, remote work, travel and expenses, conduct and handbook rules. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer.

How do I use Policy Explainer on Zeplik?

Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /policy-lookup in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.

Which AI model does the Policy Explainer skill use?

Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Policy Explainer skill runs on your preferred model for the task.

Where does the Policy Explainer skill come from?

The Policy Explainer skill is adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project (Apache-2.0) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.

How much does the Policy Explainer skill cost?

Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.

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