ICYMI— The Human Resources Lifecycle of a Business
By: Alex Eichenberg, Liz Barton & DJ Snyder
Workshop #1:
How to Hire the Right Employees
- It is important to hire hard and deselect fast
- Create a job design for the employee
- Ensure job duties are clear, have the employee sign the job design and keep a copy for yourself
- Always check for references and make sure to ask open-ended questions in the interview
The Importance of Onboarding & Orientation for Your Employees
- Make a list of everything you’d like the employee to know on the first day of work (i.e. where to park, dress code, etc.)
- Onboarding is more technical and covers first day items, and orientation focuses more on the company’s mission and set of values
- Onboarding should occur the first day the employee is hired, and orientation can take place a few weeks up to a few months after the employee begins
- Break bread with your employees and get to know the employee as a person and not just as an employee
Workshop #2:
The Art of Coaching Your Employees
- Set expectations with your employees
- Complete a 90-day review after the employee has been hired & use the job design to hold the employee accountable
- Have the employee set a one-on-one meeting with you & drive the meeting agenda
- Utilize an employee handbook and have the employee sign it on an annual basis
Understanding the Right Time To Let Someone Go
- Communication is key; employees leave managers, not companies
- Refer to your employee handbook which should outline policies and procedures
- Identify behaviors that are an “absolute” for you (i.e. you must call on the phone if you are going to be sick, an email is not sufficient)
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