HERE ARE SOME USEFUL GUIDELINES TO SET
UP HR DEPARTMENT.
STAGE 1
Review the current practices/policies [ if any]
Audit all hr activities that are performed [ even the crude format]
HERE ARE THE CORE HR KRAs [ key result areas]
KRA 1 : Recruitment/Selection
KRA 2 : Workforce Planning and Diversity
KRA 3 : Performance Management
KRA 4 : Reward Management
KRA 5 : Workplace Management and Relations
KRA 6 : A Safe and Healthy Workplace
KRA 7 : Building Capabilities and Organisational Learning
KRA 8 : Effective HR Management Systems, Support and Monitoring
KRA 2 : Workforce Planning and Diversity
KRA 3 : Performance Management
KRA 4 : Reward Management
KRA 5 : Workplace Management and Relations
KRA 6 : A Safe and Healthy Workplace
KRA 7 : Building Capabilities and Organisational Learning
KRA 8 : Effective HR Management Systems, Support and Monitoring
STAGE 2
·
Understand
the organization
·
Understand
the organization structure
·
Understand
the organization systems
·
Understand
the organization politics/influential people
·
Understand
the organization/individual roles
·
Understand
the organization/positions
·
Understand
the individual job descriptions
·
Understand
the job/ job specifications etc…
STAGE 3
·
Discuss
the values/beliefs with senior management/CEO and the need for HR department.
·
Discuss
the expectations from HR department -short/medium/long term.
·
Discuss
with CEO, the organization's corporate objectives/strategies and how HR can
contribute to the corporate objectives.
·
Discuss
/ seek consensus on organization structure / management process.
·
Discuss
the current organization culture with senior management.
·
Discuss
with CEO/senior management the core activities/competences and business drivers
of the organization.
TO GET A GOOD START AND HOLD YOUR CREDIBILITY, YOU NEED THESE INFORMATIONS TO START YOUR WORK ON HR DEPT.
GET A COPY
OF CORPORATE PLAN, WHICH OUTLINES THE COMPANY'S
·
VISION
·
MISSION
·
CORPORATE
OBJECTIVES
·
CORPORATE
STRATEGIES
etc…
etc…
HR dept. is a support
unit and hence must work closely with other
depts.
STAGE 4
Even though there is currently no HR department, there are a number of HR activities are being carried out now.
YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE / HOW IT IS BEING CARRIED OUT / BY WHOM.
TO COLLECT AND CONSOLIDATE THESE, YOU NEED TO A QUICK HR AUDIT OF THE PRESENT SITUATION.
AFTER you gather all the informations and summarized, you should sit down with your boss [ CEO] and discuss and prioritize the items, as follows
Even though there is currently no HR department, there are a number of HR activities are being carried out now.
YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE / HOW IT IS BEING CARRIED OUT / BY WHOM.
TO COLLECT AND CONSOLIDATE THESE, YOU NEED TO A QUICK HR AUDIT OF THE PRESENT SITUATION.
AFTER you gather all the informations and summarized, you should sit down with your boss [ CEO] and discuss and prioritize the items, as follows
·
URGENT
/ IMPORTANT
·
URGENT/
NOT IMPORTANT
·
NOT
URGENT/ IMPORTANT
·
NOT
URGENT / NOT IMPORTANT , BUT NEEDED DOWN THE LINE.
STAGE 5
Please REVIEW the HR MANUAL , as listed below.
Pick points out of it , as per your need, based on your discussion / audit results.
Please REVIEW the HR MANUAL , as listed below.
Pick points out of it , as per your need, based on your discussion / audit results.
You may want
to start up with
·
HR
department OBJECTIVES.
·
HR
DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES
·
Draft
on Recruitment / Selection Procedure /PROCESS
·
Draft
on organization / structure
·
Draft
on jobs' analyses/ job descriptions/ job specifications/competences
·
Draft
on payroll / compensation / administration
·
Appointment
/confirmation / Termination / resignation /PROCEDURES/PROCESS
·
Induction
program
·
Orientation
program
·
Employee
communications
·
Training
& development of the employees
·
Performance
Appraisals / management
Once you have the preliminary draft ready, you
can start with your EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK [LIST PROVIDED BELOW]
STAGE 6
REVIEW THE HRM PROCESSES, MAKE A NOTE OF
WHAT YOU THINK ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE
COMPANY AND THE PRIORITY ONES.
HRM PROCESSES
·
HR
AUDITING
·
HR
BUDGETING
·
Strategic
HRM Planning
·
HR
Strategies and Policies.
·
HR
and change management.
·
Competency-based
HR
·
Knowledge
management
JOB
DEVELOPMENT
·
Job
analysis
·
Job
Role
·
Job
Description.
·
Job
specifications
·
Job
enrichment
·
Job
rotation
RECRUITMENT/SELECTION
·
Recruitment
·
Selection
·
Induction
·
Orientation
ORGANIZATIONAL
BEHAVIOR PROGRAMS
·
Employee
engagement
·
Motivation
·
Organization
culture
·
Organization
development
ORGANIZATION
·
Org.
designing
·
Org.
structuring
·
Org.
development
·
Job
/ role structuring
HUMAN
RESOURCING
·
HR
planning
·
Manpower
planning
·
Succession
planning
·
Talent
management
PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT
·
Performance
appraisals
·
Performance
managing the processes.
HR
DEVELOPMENT
·
Org.
learning
·
Training
·
Education
·
Development
·
Training
evaluation
·
E-learning
·
Management
development
·
Career
planning /development.
REWARD
MANAGEMENT
·
Job
evaluation
·
Managing
reward process
·
Administration
of rewards
·
Benefits
EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS
·
Organization
communications
·
Employee
communications.
·
Staff
amenities
HEALTH
AND SAFETY.
·
OHS
HUMAN
RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM.
STAGE 7
REVIEW THE HRM SYSTEMS , MAKE A NOTE OF WHAT YOU THINK ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE COMPANY AND THE PRIORITY ONES.
HR SYSTEMS
REVIEW THE HRM SYSTEMS , MAKE A NOTE OF WHAT YOU THINK ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE COMPANY AND THE PRIORITY ONES.
HR SYSTEMS
·
HR
strategic planning system
·
Human
resource planning system
·
Manpower
planning system
·
Job
profiling system
·
Recruitment
&selection system
·
Performance
appraisal system
·
Performance
management system
·
People
development systems
·
Career
planning and development system
·
Succession
planning system
·
Job
enrichment system
·
Compensation
planning and packaging system
THIS is
just a common list.
AFTER STAGE 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
MAKE A REPORT
·
What
is the current situation
·
What
kind of HR DEPARTMENT is required.
·
What
you think are your priorities
·
What
is your action plan
·
What
is time schedule.
MAKE A TEMPORARY HR DEPARTMENT
·
ONE
HR MANAGER [YOURSELF]
·
ONE
TRAINING MANAGER
·
ONE
SALARY ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
·
ONE
RECRUITMENT /SELECTION MANAGER
DISCUSS
THIS WITH THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT, SEEK THEIR APPROVAL/ BLESSINGS /SUPPORT
·
TO IMPLEMENT
YOUR PLAN.
·
To
win confidence/trust, you need to show credibility/functional knowledge level.
·
Initially,
please do not rush with too many things. Take one thing at a time and do a
thorough job. Everything must be done right at the first time.
PREPARING A HR
MANUAL IS IMPORTANT. NOT ALL THAT IS LISTED HERE MAY BE NECESSARY AT FIRST.
DISCUSSING WITH
SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND IDENTIFY THE PRIORITY ONES AND WORK ON THEM.
HR MANAGEMENT MANUAL
Human Resources Policies, Procedures and Forms
Table of Contents
ADMINISTRATION
HR MANAGEMENT MANUAL
Human Resources Policies, Procedures and Forms
Table of Contents
ADMINISTRATION
ADM.101 Personnel
Records Activities
1.0 Employee Information
2.0 HR Personnel Records
3.0 Contents of Personnel Files
4.0 Employee's Personnel Records Review
5.0 Management Review of Personnel Files
6.0 Company Release Of Employee Information
7.0 Record Retention and Long-Term Storage
8.0 Record Destruction
Forms
Ex1 Personnel Records Access Log
Ex2 HR Records Retention Periods
ADM.102 Form Development Activities
1.0 Form Development and Format
2.0 Authorization and Printing
3.0 Form Numbering and Placement
4.0 Forms Index and Manual
1.0 Employee Information
2.0 HR Personnel Records
3.0 Contents of Personnel Files
4.0 Employee's Personnel Records Review
5.0 Management Review of Personnel Files
6.0 Company Release Of Employee Information
7.0 Record Retention and Long-Term Storage
8.0 Record Destruction
Forms
Ex1 Personnel Records Access Log
Ex2 HR Records Retention Periods
ADM.102 Form Development Activities
1.0 Form Development and Format
2.0 Authorization and Printing
3.0 Form Numbering and Placement
4.0 Forms Index and Manual
Forms
Ex1 Form Printing Request
ADM.103 Document Control Activities
1.0 Document Distribution
2.0 Document Revision
3.0 Document
4.0 Temporary Changes
Ex1 Form Printing Request
ADM.103 Document Control Activities
1.0 Document Distribution
2.0 Document Revision
3.0 Document
4.0 Temporary Changes
Forms
Ex1 Request For Document Change (RDC)
Ex1 Request For Document Change (RDC)
ADM. 104 Mail
& Express Services Activities
1.0 General Mail Usage
2.0 Addressing Mail
3.0 Express Mail
4.0 Overnight Packages
5.0 Additional Information Resources
1.0 General Mail Usage
2.0 Addressing Mail
3.0 Express Mail
4.0 Overnight Packages
5.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Outgoing Mail Register
ADM. 105 Telephone Answering Activities
1.0 Answering Techniques and Etiquette
2.0 Answering and Directing Calls
3.0 Taking Messages
4.0 Telephone User's Guide
Ex1 Outgoing Mail Register
ADM. 105 Telephone Answering Activities
1.0 Answering Techniques and Etiquette
2.0 Answering and Directing Calls
3.0 Taking Messages
4.0 Telephone User's Guide
Forms
Ex1 Important Message
ADM.106 Property & Access Control Activities
1.0 Background Checks
2.0 Physical Access Controls
3.0 Key Controls
4.0 Proprietary Information Controls
5.0 Collection Of Access Controls
6.0 Visitors & Guests
Ex1 Important Message
ADM.106 Property & Access Control Activities
1.0 Background Checks
2.0 Physical Access Controls
3.0 Key Controls
4.0 Proprietary Information Controls
5.0 Collection Of Access Controls
6.0 Visitors & Guests
Forms
Ex1 Key Issue Policy
Ex2 Visitor Log
ADM.107 Separation Activities
1.0 Resignations
2.0 Involuntary Terminations And Layoffs
3.0 Terminations For Cause
4.0 Termination Meeting
5.0 Additional Information Resources
Ex1 Key Issue Policy
Ex2 Visitor Log
ADM.107 Separation Activities
1.0 Resignations
2.0 Involuntary Terminations And Layoffs
3.0 Terminations For Cause
4.0 Termination Meeting
5.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Exit Interview Checklist
Ex2 Exit References Authorization
ADM.108 Workplace Rules & Guidelines Activities
1.0 Alcohol And Drugs
2.0 Breaks And Lunch Time
3.0 Company Property
4.0 Grievances And Complaints
5.0 Inclement Weather
6.0 Parking
7.0 Personal Telephone Calls
8.0 Smoking
9.0 Solicitations
10.0 Suggestions
11.0 Visitors
Ex1 Exit Interview Checklist
Ex2 Exit References Authorization
ADM.108 Workplace Rules & Guidelines Activities
1.0 Alcohol And Drugs
2.0 Breaks And Lunch Time
3.0 Company Property
4.0 Grievances And Complaints
5.0 Inclement Weather
6.0 Parking
7.0 Personal Telephone Calls
8.0 Smoking
9.0 Solicitations
10.0 Suggestions
11.0 Visitors
Forms
Ex1 Suggestion Form
ADM.109 Human Resources Reports Activities
1.0 Preparation Guidelines
2.0 Occupational Health & Safety Reports
3.0 Equal Opportunity Reports
4.0 Training Plan
5.0 Hiring Status Report
6.0 Compensation Summary
Ex1 Suggestion Form
ADM.109 Human Resources Reports Activities
1.0 Preparation Guidelines
2.0 Occupational Health & Safety Reports
3.0 Equal Opportunity Reports
4.0 Training Plan
5.0 Hiring Status Report
6.0 Compensation Summary
Forms
EX1 Human Resource Reporting Summary
EX2 HR Hiring Status Report
ADM.110 Dress Code Activities
1.0 Dress Code
1.1 Business Attire
1.2 Business Casual Attire
1.3 Casual Attire
1.4 Uniformed Attire
1.5 Safety Attire
1.6 Formal Attire
1.7 Inappropriate Attire
1.8 Business Situations
1.9 Recreation & Parties
EX1 Human Resource Reporting Summary
EX2 HR Hiring Status Report
ADM.110 Dress Code Activities
1.0 Dress Code
1.1 Business Attire
1.2 Business Casual Attire
1.3 Casual Attire
1.4 Uniformed Attire
1.5 Safety Attire
1.6 Formal Attire
1.7 Inappropriate Attire
1.8 Business Situations
1.9 Recreation & Parties
2.0 Dinners
& Receptions
3.0 Personal Hygiene
4.0 Disciplinary Action
HIRING PROCEDURES
HRG.101 Employee Hiring Activities
1.0 Needs Analysis
2.0 Personnel Requisition
3.0 Job Posting & Screening
4.0 Interviewing
5.0 Pre-Employment Screening & Testing
6.0 Background Investigation
7.0 Hiring And Employee Offers
8.0 Motor Vehicle And Equipment Operation
9.0 Applicant Files
10.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Personnel Requisition
Ex2 Offer Letter
Ex3 Personnel Change Notice
Ex4 New Employee Hiring Checklist
Ex5 Employment Eligibility Verification .
Ex6 Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate.
HRG102 Job Descriptions Activities
1.0 Job Description Preparation
2.0 Format And Content
2.1 Job Title
2.2 Effective Date
2.3 Department
2.4 Summary Of Functions
2.5 Essential Duties And Responsibilities
2.6 Organizational Relationships
2.7 Qualifications
2.8 Physical Demands
2.9 Work Environment
3.0 Job Description Approval & Distribution
Forms
Ex1 Job Description Format
HRG103 Employment Applications Activities
1.0 Application For Employment
2.0 Application Information
2.1 Personal Information
2.2 Employment Interest
2.3 Education & Training
2.4 Employment History
2.5 Military Service Record
2.6 References
3.0 Compliance Information
Forms
Ex1 Employment Application
Ex2 Employment Application Supplement
3.0 Personal Hygiene
4.0 Disciplinary Action
HIRING PROCEDURES
HRG.101 Employee Hiring Activities
1.0 Needs Analysis
2.0 Personnel Requisition
3.0 Job Posting & Screening
4.0 Interviewing
5.0 Pre-Employment Screening & Testing
6.0 Background Investigation
7.0 Hiring And Employee Offers
8.0 Motor Vehicle And Equipment Operation
9.0 Applicant Files
10.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Personnel Requisition
Ex2 Offer Letter
Ex3 Personnel Change Notice
Ex4 New Employee Hiring Checklist
Ex5 Employment Eligibility Verification .
Ex6 Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate.
HRG102 Job Descriptions Activities
1.0 Job Description Preparation
2.0 Format And Content
2.1 Job Title
2.2 Effective Date
2.3 Department
2.4 Summary Of Functions
2.5 Essential Duties And Responsibilities
2.6 Organizational Relationships
2.7 Qualifications
2.8 Physical Demands
2.9 Work Environment
3.0 Job Description Approval & Distribution
Forms
Ex1 Job Description Format
HRG103 Employment Applications Activities
1.0 Application For Employment
2.0 Application Information
2.1 Personal Information
2.2 Employment Interest
2.3 Education & Training
2.4 Employment History
2.5 Military Service Record
2.6 References
3.0 Compliance Information
Forms
Ex1 Employment Application
Ex2 Employment Application Supplement
HRG104 Interviewing
Applicants Activities
1.0 Interviewing Objectives
2.0 Resume Examination
3.0 Telephone Interviews
4.0 E-Mail Interviews
5.0 In-Person Interviews
Forms
Ex1 Employment Interview Questions
Ex2 Interview Form
HRG105 Background Investigations Activities
1.0 Background And Hiring
2.0 Investigative Consumer Reporting
3.0 Employee Reference Checks
4.0 Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Inquiry
Forms
Ex1 Employee Investigation Checklist
Ex2 Employee Background Authorization
Ex3 New References Authorization
Ex4 Reference Check Survey
Compensation Procedures
COM101 Payroll Activities
1.0 Payroll Records
2.0 Timesheets
3.0 Payroll Deductions
3.1 Worker's Compensation Insurance
3.2 Social Security & Medicare
3.3 State Income Tax
3.4 Earnings Tax
3.5 Tax Withholding Payments
4.0 Payroll Adjustments
4.1 Advances
4.2 Garnishments
5.0 Paychecks
5.1 Direct Deposit
5.2 Lost Paychecks
5.3 Final Paychecks
6.0 Vacation Pay
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Monthly Time Sheet
Ex2 Central Govt. Tax Calendar
Ex3 Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization
COM102 Paid & Unpaid Leave Activities
1.0 Paid Time Off
2.0 Unpaid Time Off
3.0 Absence Request And Notification
4.0 Holidays
5.0 Vacation Eligibility
5.1 Vacation Schedules
5.2 Vacation Over Holidays
6.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Absence Request Form
COM103 Insurance Benefits Activities
1.0 Life Insurance
2.0 Long Term Disability Insurance
3.0 Social Security
4.0 Workers' Compensation
5.0 Wage Continuation
6.0 Unemployment Compensation
7.0 Health Insurance
8.0 Additional Information Resources
COM104 Healthcare Benefits Activities
1.0 Cost And Premiums
2.0 Eligibility
3.0 Enrollment
4.0 Coverage
5.0 Filing A Claim
6.0 Termination And Conversion Of Coverage
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Benefits Enrollment/Change Form
COM105 Employee Retirement Income Security Activities
1.0 Plan Administration
1.1 Investment Policy Statement
1.2 Fidelity Bond
1.3 Fiduciary Liability Insurance
1.4 Employer Matching
1.5 In-Service Loans And Withdrawals
2.0 Employee Participation
3.0 Notice Procedures
3.1 Initial Notice
3.2 Annual Notices
4.0 Additional Information Resources
COM106 Consolidated Budget Reconciliation Activities
1.0 Plan Administration
2.0 Qualifying Events
3.0 Notice Procedure
4.0 Benefits Protection
6.0 Enforcement
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Development Procedures
DEV101 Development Management Activities
1.0 Development Planning
2.0 Training Effectiveness
3.0 Training Records
4.0 Training Courses
5.0 Performance Evaluations
6.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Training Plan
DEV102 Training Reimbursement Activities
1.0 Eligibility
2.0 Approved Programs
3.0 Reimbursement
1.0 Interviewing Objectives
2.0 Resume Examination
3.0 Telephone Interviews
4.0 E-Mail Interviews
5.0 In-Person Interviews
Forms
Ex1 Employment Interview Questions
Ex2 Interview Form
HRG105 Background Investigations Activities
1.0 Background And Hiring
2.0 Investigative Consumer Reporting
3.0 Employee Reference Checks
4.0 Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Inquiry
Forms
Ex1 Employee Investigation Checklist
Ex2 Employee Background Authorization
Ex3 New References Authorization
Ex4 Reference Check Survey
Compensation Procedures
COM101 Payroll Activities
1.0 Payroll Records
2.0 Timesheets
3.0 Payroll Deductions
3.1 Worker's Compensation Insurance
3.2 Social Security & Medicare
3.3 State Income Tax
3.4 Earnings Tax
3.5 Tax Withholding Payments
4.0 Payroll Adjustments
4.1 Advances
4.2 Garnishments
5.0 Paychecks
5.1 Direct Deposit
5.2 Lost Paychecks
5.3 Final Paychecks
6.0 Vacation Pay
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Monthly Time Sheet
Ex2 Central Govt. Tax Calendar
Ex3 Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization
COM102 Paid & Unpaid Leave Activities
1.0 Paid Time Off
2.0 Unpaid Time Off
3.0 Absence Request And Notification
4.0 Holidays
5.0 Vacation Eligibility
5.1 Vacation Schedules
5.2 Vacation Over Holidays
6.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Absence Request Form
COM103 Insurance Benefits Activities
1.0 Life Insurance
2.0 Long Term Disability Insurance
3.0 Social Security
4.0 Workers' Compensation
5.0 Wage Continuation
6.0 Unemployment Compensation
7.0 Health Insurance
8.0 Additional Information Resources
COM104 Healthcare Benefits Activities
1.0 Cost And Premiums
2.0 Eligibility
3.0 Enrollment
4.0 Coverage
5.0 Filing A Claim
6.0 Termination And Conversion Of Coverage
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Benefits Enrollment/Change Form
COM105 Employee Retirement Income Security Activities
1.0 Plan Administration
1.1 Investment Policy Statement
1.2 Fidelity Bond
1.3 Fiduciary Liability Insurance
1.4 Employer Matching
1.5 In-Service Loans And Withdrawals
2.0 Employee Participation
3.0 Notice Procedures
3.1 Initial Notice
3.2 Annual Notices
4.0 Additional Information Resources
COM106 Consolidated Budget Reconciliation Activities
1.0 Plan Administration
2.0 Qualifying Events
3.0 Notice Procedure
4.0 Benefits Protection
6.0 Enforcement
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Development Procedures
DEV101 Development Management Activities
1.0 Development Planning
2.0 Training Effectiveness
3.0 Training Records
4.0 Training Courses
5.0 Performance Evaluations
6.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Training Plan
DEV102 Training Reimbursement Activities
1.0 Eligibility
2.0 Approved Programs
3.0 Reimbursement
Forms
Ex 1 Request For Training
DEV103 Computer User & Staff Training Activities
1.0 MIS Training And Certification
2.0 MIS/LAN User Training
3.0 E-Mail Training
4.0 Software Applications
DEV104 Internet & E-Mail Acceptable Use Activities
1.0 Acceptable Use
2.0 Inappropriate Use
3.0 Internet And E-Mail Etiquette
4.0 Security
5.0 User Compliance
6.0 Additional Information Resources
Ex 1 Request For Training
DEV103 Computer User & Staff Training Activities
1.0 MIS Training And Certification
2.0 MIS/LAN User Training
3.0 E-Mail Training
4.0 Software Applications
DEV104 Internet & E-Mail Acceptable Use Activities
1.0 Acceptable Use
2.0 Inappropriate Use
3.0 Internet And E-Mail Etiquette
4.0 Security
5.0 User Compliance
6.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Computer And Internet Usage Policy
DEV105 Performance Appraisals Activities
1.0 Performance Appraisal Guidelines
2.0 Appraisal Preparation
3.0 Appraisal Discussion
4.0 Salary Adjustments
5.0 Appraisal Conclusion
6.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Self Appraisal Form
Ex2 Performance Appraisal Form
DEV106 Employee Discipline Activities
1.0 Introduction To Misconduct
2.0 Responses To Misconduct
2.1 Verbal Warning
2.2 Written Warning
2.3 Suspension
2.4 Termination
3.0 Serious Misconduct
4.0 Very Serious Misconduct
5.0 Inexcusable Misconduct
6.0 Misconduct Investigations
Ex1 Computer And Internet Usage Policy
DEV105 Performance Appraisals Activities
1.0 Performance Appraisal Guidelines
2.0 Appraisal Preparation
3.0 Appraisal Discussion
4.0 Salary Adjustments
5.0 Appraisal Conclusion
6.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Self Appraisal Form
Ex2 Performance Appraisal Form
DEV106 Employee Discipline Activities
1.0 Introduction To Misconduct
2.0 Responses To Misconduct
2.1 Verbal Warning
2.2 Written Warning
2.3 Suspension
2.4 Termination
3.0 Serious Misconduct
4.0 Very Serious Misconduct
5.0 Inexcusable Misconduct
6.0 Misconduct Investigations
Forms
Ex1 Disciplinary Notice
Compliance Procedures
CMP101 Workplace Safety Activities
1.0 Worksite Analysis
2.0 Hazard Prevention And Control
2.1 Safe Work Procedures
2.2 Protective Equipment
2.3 Fire Prevention
3.0 Hazard Communication Program
4.0 Medical Emergencies
5.0 Workplace Safety Training
6.0 Reporting And Record Keeping
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Safety Suggestion Sheet
Ex2 Workplace Safety Self-Inspection Checklist
Ex3 Workplace Safety Action Plan
Ex4 Workplace Safety Rules
Ex5 Index of Hazardous Chemicals
Ex1 Disciplinary Notice
Compliance Procedures
CMP101 Workplace Safety Activities
1.0 Worksite Analysis
2.0 Hazard Prevention And Control
2.1 Safe Work Procedures
2.2 Protective Equipment
2.3 Fire Prevention
3.0 Hazard Communication Program
4.0 Medical Emergencies
5.0 Workplace Safety Training
6.0 Reporting And Record Keeping
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 Safety Suggestion Sheet
Ex2 Workplace Safety Self-Inspection Checklist
Ex3 Workplace Safety Action Plan
Ex4 Workplace Safety Rules
Ex5 Index of Hazardous Chemicals
Doc Material
Safety Data Sheet
Doc Injuries and Illness Log
Doc Summary of Injuries and Illness
Doc Injuries and Illness Incident Report
Doc Instructions for OSHA Forms
CMP102 People With Disabilities Activities
1.0 Background
2.0 Who Is Covered?
3.0 Employment Issues
4.0 Public Accommodations
5.0 Enforcement Of The Act
6.0 Additional Information Resources
CMP103 Annual And Medical Leave Activities
1.0 Reasons For Taking Leave
2.0 Advance Notice And Medical Certification
3.0 Job Benefits And Protection
4.0 Unlawful Acts
5.0 Enforcement
6.0 Employer Notices
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Doc Injuries and Illness Log
Doc Summary of Injuries and Illness
Doc Injuries and Illness Incident Report
Doc Instructions for OSHA Forms
CMP102 People With Disabilities Activities
1.0 Background
2.0 Who Is Covered?
3.0 Employment Issues
4.0 Public Accommodations
5.0 Enforcement Of The Act
6.0 Additional Information Resources
CMP103 Annual And Medical Leave Activities
1.0 Reasons For Taking Leave
2.0 Advance Notice And Medical Certification
3.0 Job Benefits And Protection
4.0 Unlawful Acts
5.0 Enforcement
6.0 Employer Notices
7.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex 1 Certification Of Healthcare Provider
Ex 2 Employer Response To Employee Request
CMP104 Drug Free Workplace Activities
1.0 General
2.0 Prohibitions
3.0 Authorized Use Of Prescription Medicine
4.0 Drug Awareness Program
5.0 Disciplinary Actions
6.0 Additional Information Resources
CMP105 Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Activities
1.0 Management
1.1 Privacy Standards
2.0 Medical Records Maintenance
3.0 Medical Records Access
4.0 Additional Information Resources
Ex 1 Certification Of Healthcare Provider
Ex 2 Employer Response To Employee Request
CMP104 Drug Free Workplace Activities
1.0 General
2.0 Prohibitions
3.0 Authorized Use Of Prescription Medicine
4.0 Drug Awareness Program
5.0 Disciplinary Actions
6.0 Additional Information Resources
CMP105 Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Activities
1.0 Management
1.1 Privacy Standards
2.0 Medical Records Maintenance
3.0 Medical Records Access
4.0 Additional Information Resources
Forms
Ex1 HIPAA Authorization Form
CMP106 Harassment & Discrimination Activities
1.0 Unacceptable Behavior
2.0 Complaint
3.0 Corrective Measures
4.0 Enforcement
5.0 Additional Information Resources
Job Descriptions Tab
Ex1 HIPAA Authorization Form
CMP106 Harassment & Discrimination Activities
1.0 Unacceptable Behavior
2.0 Complaint
3.0 Corrective Measures
4.0 Enforcement
5.0 Additional Information Resources
Job Descriptions Tab
WRITING JOB DESCRIPTIONS
·
INTRODUCTION
·
PURPOSE
·
SCOPE
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION
Non-discriminatory language
Active voice
Action verbs Plain English
Active voice
Action verbs Plain English
FORMAT
AND CONTENT
Effective Date
Department
Summary Of Functions
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Grouping Several Tasks Into A Single Responsibility
Responsibility Statements
Delegated Responsibilities
Organizational Relationships
Reporting Relationships
The Organization’s Environment
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements
Key Selection Criteria
Physical Demands
Work Environment
Job Performance
Job Descriptions
Reasonable Accommodation
Accessibility
Department
Summary Of Functions
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Grouping Several Tasks Into A Single Responsibility
Responsibility Statements
Delegated Responsibilities
Organizational Relationships
Reporting Relationships
The Organization’s Environment
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements
Key Selection Criteria
Physical Demands
Work Environment
Job Performance
Job Descriptions
Reasonable Accommodation
Accessibility
Employee
Handbook
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.0 The Company Philosophy
1.1 The Company Mission
1.2 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan
1.3 Employment-At-Will
1.4 Sexual Harassment
1.5 Safety
1.5.1 Safety Rules
1.5.2 Hazardous Wastes
1.5.3 Reporting Injuries and Accidents
1.6 Drug Free Workplace
1.6.1 Prohibitions
1.6.2 Drug Awareness Program
1.6.3 Disciplinary Actions
SECTION 2 EMPLOYMENT
2.0 Personnel Administration
2.1 HR Personnel Records
2.1.1 Contents of Personnel Files
2.1.2 Employee Information
2.1.3 Employee's Request for Review of Personnel Records
2.1.4 Management Review of Personnel Files
2.2 Service
2.2.1 Employee Categories
2.2.2 Job Posting Procedures
2.2.3 Employment of Relatives
2.2.4 Employment of Minors
2.2.5 Promotions
2.2.6 Transfer of Employees
2.2.7 Separation of Employment
2.2.8 Work force Reductions
2.2.9 Probationary Period
2.2.10 Extra Income
2.3 Process Improvement
2.3.1 Employee-Management Forums
2.3.2 Employee Suggestion Program
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.0 The Company Philosophy
1.1 The Company Mission
1.2 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan
1.3 Employment-At-Will
1.4 Sexual Harassment
1.5 Safety
1.5.1 Safety Rules
1.5.2 Hazardous Wastes
1.5.3 Reporting Injuries and Accidents
1.6 Drug Free Workplace
1.6.1 Prohibitions
1.6.2 Drug Awareness Program
1.6.3 Disciplinary Actions
SECTION 2 EMPLOYMENT
2.0 Personnel Administration
2.1 HR Personnel Records
2.1.1 Contents of Personnel Files
2.1.2 Employee Information
2.1.3 Employee's Request for Review of Personnel Records
2.1.4 Management Review of Personnel Files
2.2 Service
2.2.1 Employee Categories
2.2.2 Job Posting Procedures
2.2.3 Employment of Relatives
2.2.4 Employment of Minors
2.2.5 Promotions
2.2.6 Transfer of Employees
2.2.7 Separation of Employment
2.2.8 Work force Reductions
2.2.9 Probationary Period
2.2.10 Extra Income
2.3 Process Improvement
2.3.1 Employee-Management Forums
2.3.2 Employee Suggestion Program
SECTION
3 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
3.0 Benefit Eligibility
3.1 Payroll Information
3.1.1 Time Records
3.1.2 Pay Periods
3.1.3 Salary Compensation for Partial Pay Period
3.1.4 Pay Rate Schedule – Hourly Paid Employees
3.1.5 Payroll Deductions
3.1.6 Overtime
3.1.7 Payroll Errors
3.1.8 Garnishment of Employee Wages
3.1.9 Authorized Check Pickup
3.1.10 Pay at Time of Separation
3.2 Attendance & Leave
3.2.1 Medical Leave Policy
3.2.2 Sick Leave Credit Limit
3.2.3 Sick Leave Policy – Usage
3.2.4 Medical, Dental and Optical Appointments
3.2.5 Exhaustion of Accumulated Sick Leave
3.2.6 Pallbearer, Funeral, Emergency Leave
3.2.7 Civic Leave or Jury Duty
3.2.8 Voting
3.2.9 Military Leave
3.2.10 Maternity Leave
3.2.11 Parental Leave
3.2.12 Leave of Absence
3.3 Insurance
3.3.1 Hospitalization and Medical Insurance
3.3.2 Continuation of Group Health Insurance
3.3.3 Life Insurance
3.3.4 Long Term Disability Insurance
3.3.5 Social Security
3.3.6 Workers' Compensation
3.3.7 Unemployment Compensation
3.4 Savings Plan
3.5 Break Room
3.6 Employee Discounts
3.7 Educational Assistance
SECTION 4 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Work Schedules
4.1.1 Working Hours
4.1.2 Salary Employees
4.1.3 Hourly Employees
4.1.4 Clean Work-Place
4.2 Legal & Ethical Conduct
4.2.1 Ethical Standards
4.2.2 Conflicts of Interest
4.2.3 Personal Conduct
4.2.4 Confidentiality
4.2.5 Bribes, Kickbacks and Illegal Payments
4.2.6 Patents and Copyrights
4.3 Misconduct
4.3.1 Serious Misconduct
4.3.2 Very Serious Misconduct
4.3.3 Inexcusable Misconduct
4.3.3 Misconduct Investigations
4.4 Transportation & Travel
4.4.1 Company Owned Vehicles
4.4.2 Personal Vehicles
4.4.3 Living Expense Allowance
4.4.4 Other Travel Expenses
4.4.5 Expense Records
4.4.6 Travel Advances
4.4.7 Expense Reimbursement – Third Party
4.4.8 Expense Policies – Violations
4.4.9 Company Credit Cards
4.5 Appearance & Belongings
4.5.1 Personal Appearance
4.5.2 Business Attire
4.5.3 Casual Attire
4.5.4 Inappropriate Attire
4.5.5 Personal Belongings
4.5.6 Alcohol and Drugs
4.5.7 Medication
4.5.8 Smoking Policy
4.6 Equipment & Facilities
4.6.1 Parking
4.6.2 Telephone Use
4.6.3 Motor Vehicle and Workplace Equipment Operation
4.6.4 Safety Equipment
4.6.5 Company Tools
4.6.6 Waste Prevention
4.6.7 Solicitation and/or Distribution
4.6.8 Security
4.6.9 Bulletin Board
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FORMS
a) Acknowledgement Of Receipt And Understanding
b) Statement Of Legal And Ethical Business Conduct
c) Drug-Free Workplace Policy Employee Acknowledgement
d) Job Related Accident
HR MANUAL
3.0 Benefit Eligibility
3.1 Payroll Information
3.1.1 Time Records
3.1.2 Pay Periods
3.1.3 Salary Compensation for Partial Pay Period
3.1.4 Pay Rate Schedule – Hourly Paid Employees
3.1.5 Payroll Deductions
3.1.6 Overtime
3.1.7 Payroll Errors
3.1.8 Garnishment of Employee Wages
3.1.9 Authorized Check Pickup
3.1.10 Pay at Time of Separation
3.2 Attendance & Leave
3.2.1 Medical Leave Policy
3.2.2 Sick Leave Credit Limit
3.2.3 Sick Leave Policy – Usage
3.2.4 Medical, Dental and Optical Appointments
3.2.5 Exhaustion of Accumulated Sick Leave
3.2.6 Pallbearer, Funeral, Emergency Leave
3.2.7 Civic Leave or Jury Duty
3.2.8 Voting
3.2.9 Military Leave
3.2.10 Maternity Leave
3.2.11 Parental Leave
3.2.12 Leave of Absence
3.3 Insurance
3.3.1 Hospitalization and Medical Insurance
3.3.2 Continuation of Group Health Insurance
3.3.3 Life Insurance
3.3.4 Long Term Disability Insurance
3.3.5 Social Security
3.3.6 Workers' Compensation
3.3.7 Unemployment Compensation
3.4 Savings Plan
3.5 Break Room
3.6 Employee Discounts
3.7 Educational Assistance
SECTION 4 EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Work Schedules
4.1.1 Working Hours
4.1.2 Salary Employees
4.1.3 Hourly Employees
4.1.4 Clean Work-Place
4.2 Legal & Ethical Conduct
4.2.1 Ethical Standards
4.2.2 Conflicts of Interest
4.2.3 Personal Conduct
4.2.4 Confidentiality
4.2.5 Bribes, Kickbacks and Illegal Payments
4.2.6 Patents and Copyrights
4.3 Misconduct
4.3.1 Serious Misconduct
4.3.2 Very Serious Misconduct
4.3.3 Inexcusable Misconduct
4.3.3 Misconduct Investigations
4.4 Transportation & Travel
4.4.1 Company Owned Vehicles
4.4.2 Personal Vehicles
4.4.3 Living Expense Allowance
4.4.4 Other Travel Expenses
4.4.5 Expense Records
4.4.6 Travel Advances
4.4.7 Expense Reimbursement – Third Party
4.4.8 Expense Policies – Violations
4.4.9 Company Credit Cards
4.5 Appearance & Belongings
4.5.1 Personal Appearance
4.5.2 Business Attire
4.5.3 Casual Attire
4.5.4 Inappropriate Attire
4.5.5 Personal Belongings
4.5.6 Alcohol and Drugs
4.5.7 Medication
4.5.8 Smoking Policy
4.6 Equipment & Facilities
4.6.1 Parking
4.6.2 Telephone Use
4.6.3 Motor Vehicle and Workplace Equipment Operation
4.6.4 Safety Equipment
4.6.5 Company Tools
4.6.6 Waste Prevention
4.6.7 Solicitation and/or Distribution
4.6.8 Security
4.6.9 Bulletin Board
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FORMS
a) Acknowledgement Of Receipt And Understanding
b) Statement Of Legal And Ethical Business Conduct
c) Drug-Free Workplace Policy Employee Acknowledgement
d) Job Related Accident
HR MANUAL
·
HR MANUAL is the total
guidelines for the managers in the organization
on the subject of HUMAN RESOURCE.
·
The
real work of managing people [human resource] is the responsibility of the line
managers. The HR department acts as a coordinator
/ advisory body to the line managers, in addition to,
its own administrative work.
·
Employee handbook is a major element of the HR manual.
It is part of the HR MANUAL.
·
The
copy of HR
MANUAL [ including the employee handbook] is
given to the managers only.
·
The
copy of the EMPLOYEE handbook is
given to the employees.
·
The TOTAL HR MANUAL development is a never
ending assignment. It needs updating every six months.
·
At
the initial stage, it could take up to
six months at least to complete the manual/
handbook for a full time person, even if
you employ an outside expert.
Once you have formed the HR manual
list, you should sit with your boss
·
Analyse
the list
·
Set
the priority [ 1st. lot, 2nd. lot, 3rd. lot etc ]
·
Discuss
the need for HO material, to uniform the
approach
·
Discuss
the need for local expert
·
Etc…
Your priorities could be
·
Personnel
records
·
Various
forms required
·
Access
control
·
Workplace
rules
·
Employee
hiring
·
Job
descriptions
·
Employment
applications
·
Interviewing
applicants
·
Payroll
administration
·
Training
[ induction / orientation/development]
·
Employee
handbook
You/Your senior
management should agree to the priority list.
NOW YOU ARE READY FOR THE HARD WORK
NOW YOU ARE READY FOR THE HARD WORK