Policy Explainer

HR and people skill, available on Zeplik

Policy Explainer is a ready-to-run HR and people operations skill on Zeplik. Use for plain-language answers about company policy -- 'what's our PTO policy', 'can I work remotely from another country', 'how do expenses work', benefits, travel, leave, or handbook questions. 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

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How the Policy Explainer skill works

/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

  1. Search knowledge base for the relevant policy document
  2. Provide a clear, plain-language answer
  3. Quote the specific policy language
  4. Note any exceptions or special cases
  5. 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]

Working with the user's data

Zeplik chat has no live workplace connectors. When a step below expects system data, ask the user to paste the relevant export or upload the file, then proceed the same way.

If the user can share knowledge base data (paste or upload):

  • Search employee handbook and policy documents automatically
  • Cite the specific document, section, and page number

If the user can share HRIS data (paste or upload):

  • Pull employee-specific details like PTO balance, benefits elections, and enrollment status

Tips

  1. Ask in plain language — "Can I work from Europe for a month?" is better than "international remote work policy."
  2. Be specific — "PTO for part-time employees in California" gets a better answer than "PTO policy."

How to use the Policy Explainer skill

  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. 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. 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

Author
Anthropic
License
Apache-2.0

Adapted from the open-source anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Policy Explainer skill?
Policy Explainer is a ready-to-run HR and people operations skill on Zeplik. Use for plain-language answers about company policy -- 'what's our PTO policy', 'can I work remotely from another country', 'how do expenses work', benefits, travel, leave, or handbook questions. 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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