LIBA – Louisville Independent Business Association is for small and medium companies that are not part of a national company. For example, local banks can join but the national banks are not members. As you would imagine there are a lot of entrepreneurs, retail stores, local restaurants, local … [Read more...]
Advice to women in business
During my networking at the NAWBO business fair I met Dr. Sharon Kerrick, Dean of the Business School at Bellarmine University. She invited me to their free seminars for students and business owners. I must say it is nice to attend a lecture and take notes and not be worried about a test. (Been … [Read more...]
Louisville Chapter of SHRM – Society of Human Resource Managers
Dealing with Mental Illness in the Workplace I have joined the Louisville Chapter of SHRM – Society of Human Resource Managers. I attended one of their monthly meetings recently with the Topic of Dealing with Mental Illness and the ADA-Americans with Disabilities Act. I have had a lot of … [Read more...]
My day at the KY Chapter IPMA-HR Fall Development and Training Conference
I attended the KY Chapter of IPMA-HR (International Public Management Association for HR) Fall Development and Training Conference at Claudia Sanders Dinner House (Wife of Colonel Sanders from KFC). In addition to awards programs, and state updates we had a number of speakers. One session was … [Read more...]
My day at KLC-Kentucky League of Cities Conference
Learning about KY Employee handbooks, drones, opioid crisis while renewing acquaintances. In addition to the opening speakers at the KLC-Kentucky League of Cities Conference, I attended a number of breakout sessions. The first one was on how to develop an employee handbook for municipalities/Cities … [Read more...]
Learning about Kentucky government
In my efforts to learn about KY government, I have joined the KCCMA - – Kentucky City & County Managers Association which are supported by a staff person from KLC – Kentucky League of Cities. Since KY is so large the KCCMA meets quarterly unlike CT City/Town Managers who meet monthly. The … [Read more...]
Getting to know the Kentucky business community
As many of you know, I have moved to Louisville, KY so I now maintain offices of Randi Frank Consulting, LLC in CT and Louisville. In an effort to get to know the Louisville community I have been networking and attending many different events. It is difficult to start from scratch after 16 years in … [Read more...]
Randi Frank Joined LIBA
Randi Frank Consulting - HR Consultant for Small Businesses just joined the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) - see more about LIBA. … [Read more...]
Orientation & Onboarding Tip 8: Always follow up with new employees.
Stay in touch - ongoing communication will help you to ensure that the employee is succeeding and has all the tools they need for continued success. The better the on-boarding process and follow-up, the more likely you will avoid employee turnover. Make sure new employees feels comfortable with … [Read more...]
Orientation & Onboarding Tip 7: Provide new employees with written objectives and responsibilities for their new position.
Even if it may seem that the job description, job objectives and responsibilities have been discussed thoroughly throughout the hiring and orientation process, it is essential to provide written objectives and job responsibilities as well as a training plan. The written document(s) will help the new … [Read more...]
Orientation & Onboarding Tip 6: Have all paperwork ready for your new employee on day one, from Human Resources, Payroll and the Benefits offices.
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. Things to include in your package might vary, but here is a list of commonly included documents: Federal … [Read more...]
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. Four essential areas to have ready at the new employee’s work station: Have the … [Read more...]
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. Three things to keep in mind as you tour the office with … [Read more...]
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. Your employee handbook … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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