Seminars
HR 101 course
What to do Once You Decided to Hire
This class will review the following action items that you will need to complete once you have decided to hire an employee:
- How do you know it’s time to hire?
- Creating a Job Description for the position you want to fill
- How to determining the job status / classification for the position (salaried exempt vs. non-exempt)
- Creating a Wage Range for the position
- Employment Applications – what information should you have and not have?
- Deciding if you want to do Employment Testing:
- What kinds of test are out there;
- How to determine what test to use;
- When do you administer the test?
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Starting the Recruiting Process
This class will walk you through the typical recruiting process, and explain the various compliance pieces you need to be aware of, and best practices you should consider. Topics that will be discussed are:
- How to write Job Ads
- How to manage resumes and keeping in compliance
- How to use a Supplemental Questionnaire
- How to conduct effective Phone Screens
- How to conduct effective In-person Interviews
- How to determine who should be involved with the interview
- What you need to consider should you pursue Employment Testing
- Other ways to “test” a candidate’s skill set
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Job Offers and On-Boarding
Learn what compliance regulations and best practices you should consider when extending job offers to candidates, as well as successful on-boarding tips and programs for new hire orientation. Topics that will be discussed:
- How to select the right candidate
- What you need to know about doing Background Checks
- How to conduct Professional and Educational References
- How to extend a job offer
- How to write effective Offer letters
- Creating can agenda for On-Boarding
- Reviewing your Employee Handbook with your new hire
- Valid and appropriate New Hire Training
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New Hire Paperwork
This course will review all the necessary New Hire Paperwork that your employees need to complete, and the timeline in which the paperwork needs to be completed. You will also learn the various compliance pieces associated with each form, and their filing requirements. We will also share with best practice forms that will make your life easier when maintaining employee files.
- Employment Applications - what can and cannot be asked?
- How to properly complete a W-4
- How to properly complete an I-9, and where it needs to be filed
- Non-competes / Non-Disclosures – what are the legal requirements and challenges you need to consider?
- How to use Background Checks
- Emergency Contact Information – how to collect and use the information
- Using a New Hire Check Off List (best practice)
- Using a New Hire / Wage Change Forms (best practice)
- How to keep your files in compliance
- What additional information you may need from your new employee
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30, 60 and 90 Day Reviews
Discover the secret to successfully training and developing a new employee. Find out what makes some new hires successful in their jobs and others a morale issue! We will be discussing:
- Why we recommend 30, 60, and 90 day reviews?
- What information should be included in these reviews?
- At what point do you decide if a new hire is not working out?
- Extending the 90 day Orientation Period for a questionable new hire
- How to write an Orientation Period Extension Letter to employee
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Monthly One-on-Ones
Best management practices always incorporate regular one-on-one meetings between managers and employees. Studies have found that managers who practice regular one-on-one meetings usually have better morale, loyalty, and overall stronger performance with in their department. During this session, we will discuss the following best management practices:
- How to establish a good, on-going relationship with your new employee
- Creating an agenda for Monthly Manager / Employee One-on-Ones
- How to coaching on training and performance Issues
- The importance of documenting One-on-One meetings
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Annual Performance Reviews
Discover the secret of developing and implementing effective, user friendly performance reviews. Find out what makes some review systems successful and others a morale issue! We will be discussing:
- How to choose the right review for your company and culture, and what are your options?
- When to do annual reviews – anniversary of hire date or same time of year for everyone?
- How to determine who gets wage increases, and how much of an increase should you give?
- What are the common mistakes that employers make with Annual Reviews?
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Progressive Discipline and Performance Management
What is the difference between Progressive Discipline and Performance Management? Although not required by law, why is it important to have such processed and procedures in place? These are some of the questions we will be providing answers to in this session of HR 101. Other topics for discussion are:
- What are the steps/ processes and forms used in Progressive Discipline?
- What are the steps / processes and forms used in Performance Management?
- Knowing and using the policies and procedures in your employee handbook
- The importance of good communication and correct documentationHR 101 course
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Terminations
Whether an employee leaves voluntarily or in-voluntarily, how you handle the exit of an employee is just as important as the on-boarding of a new hire. This class will walk you through the typical employment termination process, and explain the various compliance pieces you need to be aware of, and best practices you should consider. Topics that will be discussed are:
- How to conduct terminations due to poor performance or behavior issues
- How to conduct a lay-off
- How to handle a voluntary termination / resignation
- How to communicate to staff that a co-worker is leaving the company
- Are resignation letters necessary? If so – what information should be included
- How and when to offer an Exit Interview
- Termination Check-Off List forms (best practice)
- To write or not to write - Letters of references and recommendations
- What to say to potential employers who are calling for references and verifications
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Employment Security
This class will walk you through the Employment Security process and your responsibility as an employer. Topics that will be discussed are:
- Who is eligible for Employment Security?
- How your account and ratings are affected
- How does and when should an employee file for Unemployment?
- What is the Employment Security process?
- How to respond to writing requests
- What is the Appeal Process
- What you need to know about Employment Security Hearings
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Contractors
There is a difference between employees and contractors, and not properly classify a contractor can be costly to the employer. In this HR 101 session we will explore the following topics:
- What is the difference between a contractor and an employee?
- What are the rates of pay for contractors
- Contractor Agreement sand Scope of Work
- Completing W-9’s
- Obtaining a Washington State Business License
- How long can a contractor work for you?
- Reviewing a contractor’s performance
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Employee Benefit Programs
Most employee benefit contracts are reviewed each year. But how do you know if you are offering the best plan to your employees? Can to this month’s HR 101 class to explore the following on Employee Benefit Programs:
- What types of benefits programs does the average employer offer?
- When should you conduct Employee Benefits Surveys?
- How to find a good insurance broker for medical, dental, and 401k?
- How to be competitive – for recruiting and retention proposes?
- How to determine the premiums that you will charge your employees?
- What are employers doing these days as it relates to PTO / Vacations / Holidays
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HR 101 Courses: These are $35 each or $385 if you buy all 12 Courses. They will all be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites 19324 Alderwood Mall Parkway
Lynnwood, WA 98036 from 7:15am – 9:30am