A well-organized essential document packet will give the employee confidence that their employer is detail oriented and efficient and that all legal and financial documents are in place.
City of Hartford – Director of Public Works
Director of Public Works is appointed by the Mayor in accordance with Chapters IV & V of the City Charter. The Director works under the general direction of the Mayor and administrative direction from the Chief Operating Officer. Position is responsible for the management, leadership and operation of the Department of Public Works…
City of Hartford, CT Director of Emergency Services and Telecommunications
Director appointed by the Mayor in accordance with Chapters IV of the City Charter. The Director works under the general direction of the Mayor and administrative direction from the Chief Operating Officer. Manage department which operates 24/7/365 and is staffed by about 50 civilian employees …
Orientation & Onboarding Tip 5: Make sure new employees are ready to work on the first day.
Prepare the new employee’s work area with the proper tools and equipment ahead of their arrival so the new staff member feels comfortable and has everything needed to smoothly transition into the new position.
Orientation & Onboarding Tip 4: Give new employees a tour of the office.
No matter the size of your operation, the office tour is essential to ensure that the new employee knows where to find things and who to go to with certain questions or problems as well as providing a good overview of systems and processes.
Orientation & Onboarding Tip 3: Provide new employees with written policies.
New jobs are stressful. New people, new responsibilities, new rules, new culture – it’s a lot for a new employee to comprehend and remember. A clearly written agency policy handbook is an essential reference tool for all employees, but especially for new employees.
Orientation & Onboarding Tip 2: Make sure your new employee has a proper orientation.
The orientation process should be designed to make the new employee comfortable and capable in their new position. In addition to ensuring that training and tools are available for them to be successful in their new position, it’s important for the new hire to feel comfortable with his co-workers and supervisors and with the agency culture.
Orientation & Onboarding Tip 1: Prepare for your new employee’s arrival.
Onboarding a new employee begins well before the employee’s first day on the job. Manage expectations with regular communication with the new hire prior to the start date. It will ensure that both parties understand the conditions of employment and will make everyone more comfortable on the first day and moving forward.
Human Resources Director – City of Groton
The City of Groton is seeking an experienced individual to supervise the management of staffing plans, compensation, benefits, training and organizational development, recruitment and labor relations (8 union contracts).
Town Manager – Town of Granby, CT
Outstanding Opportunity to Serve the Citizens of the Town of Granby, CT as their next Town Manager.
Town Manager – Town of Groton, CT
Town of Groton is located in Southeastern Connecticut between the Thames and Mystic River and along the Atlantic Ocean (Long Island Sound). Groton “The Submarine Capital of the World” is poised for economic growth due to the expansion of Electric Boat ($1.5 billion) for new submarines which will add over 4000 new employees.
Executive Search Tip 10: What are the final steps and is there any follow up to the process?
This is another step in the Executive Search process that needs to be defined prior to choosing a firm as it can vary. With our firm, once the client or appointing authority has made a selection of a candidate, we as the Executive Search firm serve as the liaison between the candidate and the client […]
Executive Search Tip 9: What types of interviews are conducted during an executive search for finalists?
Once finalists have been chosen, the interview process begins. If there is an appointing authority or board of directors we usually have a full interview with the board/council so they can observe candidates in normal meeting settings. Some of the other methods include the following… One-on-one interviews of each candidate with each board member. Candidates […]
Executive Search Tip 8: What type of background work is done on the finalist candidates?
Since most executive searches are conducted for high level management positions with fiscal responsibilities we will do a credit check through a certified firm with all the appropriate waivers and offers to allow the candidate to view the credit check. We also conduct a driver’s history check, criminal and civil court check and verification of […]
Executive Search Tip 7: How does the firm make a presentation of Candidates to Client?
Now that we’ve gone through all the resumes, conducted telephone interviews and asked candidates to complete a questionnaire we present a semi-finalist list to the client. This is prepared as a report which includes a list of the top candidates with their resume, cover letter, questionnaire and any other information we have gathered about the […]
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