Hiring
Obviously, employers want to recruit and hire the best employees for their business or organization. Hiring is the pivot point between recruitment and retention.
When hiring, employers need to ask:
- What are the “must haves” (things that are non-negotiable – applicants must already have)?
- What are the “nice-to-haves” (things the employer can do without now and train for later)?
- How will I really know if the applicant has skills and traits needed?
- What tools will I need to make my decision? (assessments, behavioural and scenario interview questions)?
Develop Best Practices
Take the time to ensure a new employee gets off on the right foot. Complete all necessary paperwork and take the opportunity to communicate important information about your products, services, values and culture. The following checklist provides an overview of the topics to be discussed during an orientation session:
The Business/Organization
- History
- Products or Services
- Customers/Clients
- Vision/Values
- Policies and Procedures
- Business/Organization Structure
- Facility Layout
- Facility Tour
- Names of Key People
- Questions
General Information for Employees
- Employee Records
- Benefits
- Pay Schedule
- Pay Scales
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave/Absentee Policy
- Training Opportunities
- Employee Development Opportunities
- Disciplinary Policies
- Questions
Job Specific Information
- Job Location
- Job Description
- Job Tasks
- Probationary Period
- Safety Requirements
- Operating Procedures
- Work Standards (Performance Evaluation)
- Hours of Work/Scheduled Breaks
- Where to go for help
- Questions
For more information on hiring new employees, check out our Employer Articles.
