Having a database of potential internal candidates with their relevant skills and experience can reduce the time needed to identify high potential employees. Sometimes it is beneficial to have the employees be in charge of updating their own records. Their entries could be a list of updated … [Read more...]
HR Tips for Employers
Succession Planning Tip #2: Have a clear view of what skills and experience are needed for the position.
State clear and attainable expectations for what qualities the ideal candidate would need to have. Clearly defined job descriptions with sections for required skills, experience and education should be included. (See my separate blog for extra tips on how to create effective job descriptions). It … [Read more...]
Succession Planning Tip 1: Plan ahead for positions that are likely to be opening up in the near future.
In order to design a successful succession plan, you need to first know your company/agency. Who supervises whom? Who handles which functions? Know the full organization of your company/agency. In planning ahead you need to take into account how many employees may be leaving or retiring. What … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Succession Planning
What would you do if a senior member, top manager, or chief employee fell ill, resigned, or had to be fired? Are you prepared to fill sudden, unexpected vacancies within your staff? As you grow your leadership, you need to know the key succession planning tips for effectively handling the … [Read more...]
New Employee Orientation & Onboarding Tip 8: Always follow up with new employees.
• Stay in touch with new employees. The better the on-boarding process and follow-up, the more likely you will avoid employee turnover. • Make sure new employees feel comfortable with their new job. Always have open channels for their feedback and be ready to assist them. • Identify the … [Read more...]
New Employee Orientation & Onboarding Tip 7: Provide new employees with written objectives and responsibilities for their new position.
• Give new employees a written job description so they understand their responsibilities • Provide them with performance goals and objectives for their division and their position, or make sure their supervisor covers this • Determine a training plan (e.g., compliance, supervisory, … [Read more...]
New Employee Orientation & Onboarding Tip 5: Make sure new employees are ready to work on the first day.
• Have the employee’s desk or other work area, and the materials needed to perform the job, set up when he or she comes into work. • Make sure the employee has a working phone, computer, desk, chair and whatever else he or she may need for the job. • Set up all computer protocols so the … [Read more...]
New Employee Orientation & Onboarding Tip 4: Give new employees a tour of the office.
• Make sure new employees have a tour of the office. It’s important for them to get a feel for the company’s atmosphere, and be able to find their way around. • As you’re touring the company, tell new employees about the functions and services provided by the different divisions so they can … [Read more...]
New Employee Orientation & Onboarding Tip 3: Provide new employees with written policies.
• Make the company’s culture, values, mission and strategies clear by providing the new employee with a guidebook/handbook and annual reports that give a nice overview of organization. • Discuss policies, procedures and other administrative matters, and review safety plans. Include workplace … [Read more...]
New Employee Orientation & Onboarding Tip 2: Make sure your new employee has a proper orientation.
• Give the new employee basic information about the company (e.g., history and mission, programs and services, working environment, and recreational and community engagement activities). • Provide new employees with the information needed for them to learn the job. Giving new employees proper … [Read more...]
New Employee Orientation & Onboarding Tip 1: Prepare for your new employee’s arrival.
• Confirm your new employee’s acceptance of the position. • Make sure you know what paperwork is required and with whom the new employee will meet to complete it (e.g., Human Resources, payroll coordinator, benefits assistant). • Stay in regular communication with your new employees via email … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 10: Interview Evaluation Forms
Set up separate interview evaluation forms for each candidate with a grading system so you can keep track of which candidates you liked. After a whole day of interviewing, it’s unlikely you’ll remember all the details without some notes. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 9: Allow Candidates to Summarize or Ask Questions
Allow candidates to summarize or ask questions at the end of the interview and let them know about the next step and the timing for decisions. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 8: Be Aware of Illegal Questions
Be aware of illegal questions such as: do you have child care; will you be having a baby soon, etc. The question must be related to the position; for example, “Can you be on time for the job?” is okay to ask since it is important that all employees start on time. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
Interviewing for Employers Tip 7: Explain the Responsibilities of the Position
At the beginning or end of the interview, explain the responsibilities of the position, hours, special exceptions like the need for overtime or flexibility of schedule. Then ask candidates why they think they are qualified. Questions? Contact me today! … [Read more...]
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