Through your Chamber membership you now have access to significant Human Resources expertise at a 60% discounted rate, just for being a member!  Contact the Chamber at 285-9141 to sign up for the “ HR Foundation” package, a new membership service, and a service  that as a business, you cannot afford NOT for have.

 Is your business in good order? 

Tending to employee issues is becoming increasingly more important not only for increased productivity but due to the focus on compliance.  Take a moment to answer the questions below. If you answer no to any of the questions, it is wise to consider a more in-depth HR Assessment to ensure your employment matters are in good order.  Your employees are your most valuable asset, ensuring their needs are met, they are performing well and you are hiring properly is time and money well spent.

Recruiting and Hiring

• Do job descriptions exist?
• Are all qualified candidates interviewed?
• Have candidates given written permission for references? 

Employee Relations

• Do you have an employment handbook?
• Has it been updated in the last 18 months?
• Do you consistently do performance reviews?
• Do you have a Harassment Policy/policy against discrimination? If so, is the policy communicated to all?
• Are employees classified properly as to whether they are exempt, non- exempt, independent contractors (legislation is quite strict around this)?
• Are you in compliance with overtime pay and recordkeeping? 

Training and Development

• Is training available for your staff?

Records Management

• Are there written policies and processes that indicate who and how files are accessed?
• Are documents in files standard for each employee?
• Is there adequate documentation of:

Hiring practices?

Training?

Compensation and benefits?

Performance Reviews?

Additional Legal Considerations

• Is your handbook current and in compliance with all applicable laws?
• Are required employment law posters up?
• Is Harassment training provide, annually?

For more information on this service contact the Chamber or visit the provider at : http://www.jbmconsultingonline.net/