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TIP #11. PERFORM AN
ORGANIZATIONAL
RISK ASSESSMENT.- Operations/Production
- Personnel
- Compliance- Safety/Health
- Environmental
- Security of systems- Business Continuity
- Disaster RecoveryModule 6, SHRMLearning System
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TIP #2
2. COMMUNICATE
POLICIES AND
WORK RULES.
- Employee handbook
- Employee meetings
- Intranet
- Bulletin Boards
- Training sessions All Modules- SHRM LearningSystem
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TIP #3
3. TREAT EMPLOYEES
FAIRLY ANDCONSISTENTLY.
- Policies/Work Rules
- Discipline- Coaching
- Assignments
- Promotions
- Hiring/Selection
- Terminations
Modules 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, SHRMLearning System
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TIP #4
4. COMPLIANCE WITH
FEDERAL/STATE LAWSAND REGULATIONS.
- Safety
- Employment
- Environmental
- Industry specific- National Labor Relations
Modules 2-6, SHRM
Learning System
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TIP #5
5. ENSURE YOU HAVE
WELL WRITTEN JOBDESCRIPTIONS.
- Competencies
- Clarity
- KSAs
- Essential Functionsand/or Primary Duties
- Physical Conditions
Module 2, SHRMLearning System
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TIP #6
6. PERFORM
THOROUGHBACKGROUNDCHECKS.
Note: Some laws
require criminalbackgroundchecks. Module 2, SHRM
Learning System
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TIP #7
7. REVIEW BENEFITS
& COMPENSATIONFOR INEQUITIES.
- Males/Females- Equal Work
- Other EEOcategories
Module 4, SHRM
Learning System
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TIP #88. TRAIN MANAGERS
AND SUPERVISORS
HOW TO EVALUATEand TREATEMPLOYEES FAIRLY.
- Coaching
- Disciplining
- Providing instructions
- Terminations- Training
- Hiring/Selection
Modules 3 & 5-SHRM Learning
System
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TIP #9
9. PROVIDE TOOLS
AND RESOURCESNECESSARY TO
PERFORM JOB
SUCCESSFULLY and
SAFELY; KEEP
SKILLS UPDATED.
Modules 2, 3 & 4-
SHRM Learning
System
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TIP #10
10.HAVE A COMPLAINT
RESOLUTIONAND/OR A
GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE IN
PLACE TO RESOLVE
PERSONNEL ISSUES.Module 5- SHRM
Learning System
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RESOURCES
Betty McHale, Owner, Workplace Solutions LLC, 28years of experience in Business Administration and HR.
SHRM Learning System Modules 1-6, 2010 edition.
For more information about the SHRM Learning System,log on to www.workplacesolutionswv.com, orwww.shrm.org. Workplace Solutions provides in-housetraining for your HR Department/Managers on the SHRM
Learning System.
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Workplace Solutions Can Help!
Perform a HR Audit
Assist in creating a strategic HR plan Implement programs to save money and
resources and eliminate possibility of lawsuits.
Ensure your managers are trained. One on one coaching for managers weak in HR
skills.
Call us today to obtain more information at 304-562-3333 (office), 304-561-7009 (cell).