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Chapter 8
HUMAN RESOURCE
POLICIES AND RESOURCES
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“Eighty percent of success is showing
up.”Woody Allen
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OBJECTIVES
Identify the primary functions performed by the human resource department
State the primary components of an employee orientation program
Describe the purpose and use of an employee handbook
Explain the concept of employment-at-will and right-to-revise clauses
Identify the various types of employment status Name the primary types and appropriate use of
employee benefits Explain the importance and appropriate use of an
open-door policy
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
Human Resource Department (HR):
A function within an organization that is responsible for: Hiring Training Compensation Benefits Performance evaluations Complaints Promotions and changes in work status
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EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
Employee Orientation: a formal meeting where the following information is provided to new employees: Company purpose Company structure Major policies and procedures Employee benefits Other important matters Receive company property
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EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION Learn About Your Company
Mission statement Organization chart Key officials (names and faces)
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EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION
Mentor-someone who can help you develop your leadership skills, provide support, and help you grow in your career Formal-assigned by company Informal-your choice
Corporate culture-values, expectations, and behaviors of people at work
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EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Employee Handbook: An employee document that outlines an employee’s agreement with the employer, including: Work conditions Policies Benefits Code of conduct
Keep this handbook and use it as a reference
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EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILL and RIGHT TO REVISE
Employment-at-will: a legal term that states that a non-contracted employee is not contractually obligated to work for the company for a specified period You can quit any time you want Employer can terminate your
employment at any time Right to revise: an employer has the
right to change the policies in the employee handbook
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Part-time employees: employees who work less than 40 hours per week
Full-time employees: employees who work 40 or more hours per week
Temporary employees: employees who are hired only for a specified period of time
Introductory employees: new employees who are in an evaluation period prior to becoming full-time, permanent employees Formerly known as “probationary” employees
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Identify: Your employment status If your company has an
orientation/introductory period The length of your orientation/introductory
period Factors that will be used to evaluate your
performance If and when you become eligible for
benefits
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Job description: a document that outlines job duties and responsibilities
Performance evaluation: a formal evaluation process that identifies work performance Common evaluation criteria include:
Productivity Efficiency Behavior
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TALK IT OUT
What performance criteria would you use to evaluate a customer service employee?
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HOW TO BEHAVE AT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Provide time for your supervisor to give you feedback on performance
This is a good time for you to share your desire for additional training and responsibilities
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During evaluation: Sit quietly and listen Take notes, do not interrupt When appropriate, share concerns Support comments with facts and
documentation (e.g., customer letters, commendations, etc.)
If you agree with evaluation, sign If you do not agree with evaluation, sign
with attachment of factual written response and supporting documentation
HOW TO BEHAVE AT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
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BENEFITS
Benefits include more than healthcare Direct Benefits (monetary) Indirect Benefits (non-monetary)
Healthcare and paid vacations (At publication) employers do not
have to offer health benefits
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BENEFITS
Medical benefits: coverage for physician and hospital visits
Vision benefits: coverage for eye care Dental benefits: coverage for teeth Pharmacy and other health Mandatory time off, paid time off Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement plan: a savings plan for
when you retire
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TALK IT OUT
Identify health concerns and how they affect the workplace
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BENEFITS
When selecting benefits, consider: Convenience Co-payment Coverage for dependents Choice
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BENEFITS
Payroll, paydays, accrued vacation, and sick days Identify when you get paid Two parts to a paycheck; the actual check
and a paystub May be automatically transferred to your bank
account Paystub identifies any money taken from your
original earnings Identify vacations and holidays pay
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OPEN DOOR POLICY
Open Door Policy: when management is available to listen to employee ideas or concerns The purpose of an open door policy is
to communicate to employees that management and the human resource department are always available to listen should the employee have a concern or complaint
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UNIONS
Unions: a third party that represents you and your colleagues’ interests to your employer Purpose is to protect the rights of employees
Union Contract: a document that addresses specific work-related issues that the employer and union have agreed upon
Shop Steward: a company employee who assists union members with work-related issues