An Excel employee directory template is a listing of employee names, addresses, and phone numbers. While you can certainly add columns, the template is not as advanced as the free version offered here.

Yes. Google Sheets works almost the same way and is easier to share. However, some of Excel’s features are stronger, such as richer conditional formatting controls, richer chart options, and advanced formulas.

Your HR department should have full access to the information contained in your employee database, including being able to edit and update that information. Should you decide to share the information with others in your company, we recommend concealing sensitive or confidential information (such as salary) by hiding and protecting columns.