Human Resources 101

The Tap-In program makes course space available to non-profit staff and volunteers for a nominal fee. Currently, courses are available in these categories:

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The Tap-In managers work with Educational Facilities to identify educational opportunities. When a new educational opportunity is available it is posted to the web site.
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The end of the job interview
(tags: interview business hiring management work job process recruiting)

The Costs of Bad Hires Are Very High
Four out of 10 employers say that it costs them twice an employee’s annual salary to replace that worker if he or she doesn’t prove to be a good hire.
(tags: retention recruiting)

Surprising Six-Figure Jobs
(tags: compensation)

The [...]

Edmonton… A new guide for the service industry will help ensure customers are treated fairly and equally. Developed by the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission, the information will help hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs to prevent discrimination and resolve problems when they do arise.
In addition to outlining the rights and responsibilities of individuals, [...]

ACCELERATING THE PERFORMANCE OF HIGH POTENTIAL LEADERS

Thursday, October 269:00 Pacific / 12:00 EasternAll sessions presented online, 90 minutes, no charge

Do you have employees ready for leadership roles? How do you know? Do you have the means to develop the number and quality of your future leaders to meet your business demands? What is the [...]

Office Depot offers a number of employment-related forms for free download.
Compensation & Benefits

Compensable Work Chart
Initial Notification of COBRA Rights
Overtime Guidance
Privacy Policy
Profit-Sharing Plan
Sample Long- and Short-Term Disability Policy
Simplified Employee Pensions
Time-Off Policies
Workers’ Comp Policies

Employee Management

Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization
Employee Coaching Script
Employee Disciplinary Action Form
Drug Test Policy
Employee Discipline Aids
Employee Feedback Script
Employee Work Rules
Long Distance Call Log
Noncompete Agreement
Employee Time Sheets
Sample [...]

Top 5 Personal Cell Phone Etiquette Commandments for the Workplace
There are workplace rules to using your cell and I’ve messed up a couple of these.
(tags: etiquette cell-phone communication)

Hiring the best employees: don’t leave it up to chance
You know you need to hire, but do you have your ducks in a row? Hiring a new employee can be a time consuming and stressful process. Our hiring tips will make the process more efficient and improve your success rate.
(tags: hiring recruiting [...]

Free webcast presented by DBM
Insights Into Successfully Leveraging the Four Generations in Today’s Workforce
Think about your workforce. If you have employees ranging in age from 25 to 60, you have four distinct populations to consider. Each has different–some would say conflicting–motivations, approaches to work, career goals, and work styles. Does your environment leverage the differences [...]

From the Canadian Technology Human Resources Board:

Managing The Human Resource ProjectThe following overview highlights a macro approach to project management.
The Art of Employee MotivationIt really is fairly easy and simple to rouse some employee motivation, you just have to take these techniques to heart.
Masters of Business Administration – MBA Degree – FactsThe MBA degree [...]

Headhunting Cartoon
(tags: recruiting humanresources humour hiring headhunter)

Man fired for getting gassed on spilled ethanol at work
(tags: discipline termination firing discrimination)