An employee handbook is an important communication tool that provides a clear and concise explanation of an organization's policies and procedures. If your organization doesn't have written policies and procedures that are implemented in a consistent and fair manner, chances are your supervisors are making personnel decisions on a case-by-case basis with no written guidelines. This leaves the employer open to claims of discrimination for not treating employees fairly and/or consistently (whether intentional or not.) A well-written handbook can be a valuable tool for saving an organization precious time and revenue. If written improperly, it can backfire on an employer.

HR One can review an existing handbook or develop a new one that is tailored to your organization's industry and individual requirements. Our customized employee handbook will incorporate all the HR policies and procedures your organization needs to ensure compliance with employment regulations, improve employee communications, and create consistency in policy application.

A typical employee handbook includes the following topics:

Current and accurate job descriptions are the foundation of a successful wage and salary administration program and performance appraisal program. Well-designed job descriptions are also a key element in interviewing and recruitment, employee orientation, employee discipline, legal defense, and employee training and development. If your organization wants to increase employee communications and maximize productivity, well written job descriptions are a must.

HR One will develop customized ADA compliant job descriptions which will support your organization's compensation, training, performance management and recruitment objectives.

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If your organization is like most small and medium size companies, you probably do not have a formal wage and salary program. The overall goal of a wage and salary administration program is to attract, retain, and motivate employees and to help an organization achieve its management objectives. Because employees represent a substantial investment in an organization and labor costs have a significant impact on the annual budget, it is critical for employers to have an effective wage and salary administration program in place. If your organization doesn't currently have a formal compensation program, you're probably paying some employees too much while other employees may not be paid enough. In today's competitive labor market, you can't afford to lose talented employees due to an ineffective compensation program.

HR One's customized wage and salary administration program is designed to meet the following objectives:

Internal Pay Equity External Competitiveness Easy Administration & Understanding

Incentives for Top Performers Protection Against Excessive Compensation Compliance with Employment Regulations

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Do your employees know how well they're performing? Are employees given goals to strive towards? Most employees want and expect regular performance feedback. A performance appraisal program achieves this goal by providing an ongoing process for evaluating job performance and providing feedback. By acknowledging an employee's contributions to the organization and setting challenging but attainable goals for the next review period, the performance appraisal provides an effective method of increasing employee motivation. Organizations that don't evaluate their employees usually have lower productivity, poor employee morale, and higher turnover.

HR One can develop a customized program to address your organization's specific performance management needs. We tailor each program to an organization's unique needs, including customized forms, performance management policies and procedures, and conducting employee and supervisory training.

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In order to manage employees effectively and minimize claims of discrimination and wrongful discharge, every organization should have a fair and effective system in place that promotes positive corrective discipline.

HR One can help your organization implement a positive corrective discipline system by developing written policies and procedures, providing customized discipline forms, and conducting supervisory training on how to properly discipline employees.

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All organizations, no matter how great, have room for improvement. Discover how your organization can become more effective and profitable by obtaining valuable feedback from your employees. Information is obtained by having employees complete a confidential and anonymous survey that asks for their opinions on the areas the organization is doing well in and the areas they feel need improving. Organizational strengths and weaknesses, once identified, will create an environment for growth and prosperity.

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Well designed and effectively delivered training is an important business investment. HR One offers a variety of customized training and development seminars for both supervisors and employees. Our seminars are designed to provide your people with the professional skills and knowledge they need in order to meet your organizational goals and objectives.

Training topics available include, but are not limited to:

Coaching/Counseling Communication Skills Conflict Resolution Corrective Discipline Employee Motivation Federal & State Employment Compliance Goal Setting

Hiring for Success Leadership Skills Performance Appraisals Role of a Supervisor Separations Sexual Harassment Substance Abuse Team Building

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Increased enforcement of employment-related regulations is challenging unprepared employers, resulting in fines, legal fees, and lost time. With the tremendous rise in the number of employees filing claims and lawsuits, employers can no longer afford to be uninformed and unprepared. We can advise you on proper actions and offer a variety of services that are designed to help your organization reduce costs, ensure government compliance, and minimize exposure to claims.

HR One offers the following compliance services: