When daily HR questions arise, your dedicated Affinity HR advisor is ready to help with:
Employee Onboarding and Offboarding Processes - Establishing Best Practices and other HR forms
Have you ever considered the pivotal role documents play within your business? They act as proof of record for all official activities and standardize your organizational framework. They ensure that operations run smoothly and that you have strong internal controls.
While the documentation process is not the most thrilling aspect of running your business operations, it is essential. These documents will serve as valuable resources for future reference or unforeseen circumstances and serve as irrefutable evidence of critical activities and events.
It is so important to establish your firm’s culture from the first day to the last day!
Onboarding can be approached in phases and may take only a few days or several weeks to complete depending on the firm. Let us help you focus on what is important when engaging new employees and welcoming them to your firm.
Offboarding is equally as important. Your process needs to be efficient, and thorough, and cover any necessary legal requirements. We can help you create a smooth exit that benefits both the separating employee and the firm while protecting the interests of both parties. Remember, this is the final opportunity to be respectful and close the relationship in a dignified manner.
Documentation of Disciplinary Procedures – Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
Too often managers will come to us with plans to separate an employee or make other disciplinary moves with no supporting documentation. Having appropriate documentation legitimizes work activities.
Typically, people tend to immediately jump to termination when they hear the term “performance improvement plan.” PIPs can be used to put an employee on warning and may ultimately result in termination should the employee not meet your objectives or improve their behavior.
When administered correctly, a performance improvement plan (PIP) can help struggling employees get back on track. A PIP should not merely be used by managers as an easy way to terminate an employee.
As your HR partner, we can help you navigate through this challenging process.
Performance Appraisals – Drafting Reviews as well as Providing Training and Assistance
How can you optimize your performance evaluation process so they are not viewed as a compulsory obligation, but genuinely enhance the experience for both employees and employers?
Performance appraisals need to be structured assessments of an employee's work performance. They offer valuable feedback to individuals, enabling them to understand their strengths, areas for development, and align future goals. While they often coincide with decisions on compensation and career progression, their true value lies in fostering growth and development.
When executed poorly, they not only fail to serve their purpose but can also strain relationships and morale. It is imperative for managers to approach evaluations with transparency and integrity, ensuring fairness and objectivity.
Despite the potential for subjectivity, performance evaluations remain essential for maintaining accountability and providing a roadmap for improvement. By refining your approach to performance evaluations, you can foster a culture of continuous learning and development. Let us guide you in maximizing the impact of your performance evaluation process.
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