HR Workshop: Participant Guide

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Resource Packages Overview On-the-Job Training (OJT) Package People Skills Workshops Topics include:• Legal Basics• Performance Management• Managing Different Cultures• Workplace Communications• Recruiting and Selection• Discipline and Termination• Conflict Management• Training and Development• Compensation

HR Tool Kit Components include:• Create and Maintain Personnel Records• Create an Employee Handbook• Develop Procedures for Recruiting and Hiring the Best• Orient New Employees• Manage Performance

ObjectivesToday you will…

• explore the contents of the HR Tool Kit and other NPB resources• identify HR tool development/customization priorities for your operation• begin customization of the HR Tool Kit• have a plan in place to continue customization• have a resource list available to aid in development of HR tools

Identifying Your PrioritiesIndividual ReflectionTake a look at the User’s Guide and your audit responses. Prioritize these areas, as we’ll begin working on them next. Use 1 for your first priority, 2 for your second priority, etc.

_____ Create and Maintain Personnel Records_____ Create an Employee Handbook_____ Develop Procedures for Recruiting and Hiring the Best_____ Orient New Employees_____ Manage Performance

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Create and Maintain Personnel Records

Resources include:• Guide: Personnel Records Management• Sample personnel files

Action Plan

What?What actions are required?

How?What’s the approach or method?

Who?Who is responsible?

When?What’s the deadline or timeframe?

Establish a “system” for building personnel records Utilize the personnel records system consistentlyCreate and communicate a written personnel records policyAdvise the management team on their working files

Create an Employee HandbookResources include:

• Employee Handbook template

Action Plan

What?What actions are required?

How?What’s the approach or method?

Who?Who is responsible?

When?What’s the deadline or timeframe?

Statement of the company’s goals and philosophySection 1 or 2Working hours5.3

Statement of nondiscrimination8.9

Procedures and policies for absence from work6.11, 8.1, all of 6Performance evaluation procedures5.6

Pay periods5.5

Safety and accident rules8.4

Use of company property8.6, 8.7

Create an Employee Handbook

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Develop Procedures for Recruiting and Hiring the Best

Resources include:· Procedure Guide for Hiring New Employees· Job Analysis Form and sample· Job Description template and samples· Application Form sample· Employee Referral Program flier and form· Sample job ads· Sample Phone Interview form· Job Advertisement template

· Sample Interview Questions· Interview Guide template· Tips on Interviewing· Candidate Evaluation Form· Sample reference check, drug screening

and consent forms· Understanding Background Checks doc· Sample Confirmation of Hire letter· New Employee Orientation Manual

Action Plan

What?What actions are required?

How?What’s the approach or method?

Who?Who is responsible?

When?What’s the deadline or timeframe?

Create or Update the Job Description

Search for / Recruit the Best

Screen Applicants

Prepare for Interviews

Interview Candidates

Conduct Background Checks

Select the Best Candidate

Extend the Job Offer

Plan for Initial Orientation

Develop Procedures for Recruiting and Hiring the Best

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Orient New EmployeesResources include:

• New Employee Orientation Manual• Employee Handbook• NPB resources related to Animal Welfare• Total Compensation Worksheet

Action Plan

What?What actions are required?

How?What’s the approach or method?

Who?Who is responsible?

When?What’s the deadline or timeframe?

Orient the employee to the company

Orient the employee to job expectations

Orient the employee to compensation

Orient the employee to staff

Orient New Employees

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Manage PerformanceDistribute these additional resources (on disk?) for each participant:

• OJT Package• Individual Development Plan template

• Also sample IDP in OJT Package • New Employee Orientation Manual• Progressive Discipline Process • Employee Handbook

Action Plan

What?What actions are required?

How?What’s the approach or method?

Who?Who is responsible?

When?What’s the deadline or timeframe?

Create Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Work with the management team on regular coaching and feedback – and on preparing for and conducting performance appraisalsUtilize progressive discipline

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