HR Skills Academy: Documenting the Employee Lifecycle

Establish best practices for maintaining accurate and compliant employee files

While there are many options for how personnel records are established and maintained, they are essential on a wide number of fronts. In this program, participants will explore the kinds of records required, electronic options, maintenance, proper documentation and the regulatory environment affecting personnel records.

This knowledge building session gives you the chance to:

•  List the essential elements of personnel records
• Summarize the regulatory environment impacting the establishment and maintenance of employee records
• Apply best practices of when and how personnel events require documentation
• Evaluate options for how records are established and maintained for your organization

Learn the steps to establishing policies and procedures

This class explores the questions “why should I have an employee handbook” and “what does it do for my organization”. You’ll learn how your handbook is your calling card, a contract between your organization and your employees, and a critical component of your defense in the event of a legal action. A properly constructed employee handbook is a work of art in communicating mutual expectations, company policies, and your code of conduct.

In this knowledge building session you’ll get the chance to:

• Describe the key components of an effective employee handbook
• Identify the benefits of a properly constructed employee handbook
• Review how policies are incorporated into the handbook
• Evaluate your current employee handbook against the standards discussed

Guidance on handling employee performance issues

Telling an employee that they are failing on the job is something most leaders dread. Telling them they’ve lost their job is worse. This session focuses on what happens when improvement doesn’t materialize after coaching. You’ll learn why these conversations are so difficult and how our own values and the organization’s culture and discipline policy influences our decision-making. We’ll review conflict and communications basics and provide ground rules for these difficult discussions. You’ll practice in real world situations to build your skills.

In this skill building session you’ll get the chance to:

• State communication and conflict basics to prepare for difficult discussions
• Recognize why these discussions are so difficult for both the leader and employee
• Illustrate risk management by applying applicable laws to scenarios
• Prepare for those worst-case scenario conversations

Building a Framework for Fair and Effective Employee Evaluation

This session equips you with the tools to create a fair, effective, and comprehensive appraisal process tailored to your organization’s needs. From establishing clear performance criteria to ensuring consistent and unbiased evaluations, this session will guide you through every step of designing and implementing a system that drives employee development and aligns with your strategic goals

This knowledge building session gives you the chance to:

• Understand the Fundamentals of Performance Appraisal Systems: Learn the key components and best practices for designing an effective performance appraisal system
• Develop Clear and Measurable Performance Criteria: Gain skills to create objective performance standards that align with organizational goals and ensure fairness
• Design a Tailored Appraisal Framework: Learn how to structure an appraisal system that fits your organization’s unique needs and culture
• Integrate Appraisals with Employee Development: Explore ways to use appraisals as a tool for continuous employee growth, development, and engagement