RESOURCES

Please feel free to browse this collection of resources intended to assist, educate and inform. Below you'll find an archive of our monthly Newsletters and a list of available Toolkits for you to explore.

Newsletters

Timeless and worthwhile, the following is a sample from our newsletter archve collection, stored here for the benefit of our customers and colleagues. Please be sure to Sign Up to receive the newsletters in your email inbox a timely and consistent manner.

Rescinded Resignation

The HR Minute:

Just Kidding. I Don't Want to Leave.

While it may not happen often, it certainly occurs - an employee resigns and then decides to rescind their resignation.

AI in HR

The HR Minute:

Applying AI to Your HR Initiatives

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be hot topic, not only for personal and business initiatives, but specifically in HR roles as well.

Disconnecting on Vacation

The HR Minute:

Difficulty Disconnecting on Vacation

It’s likely not a surprise to you that Americans are less likely to take paid time off. And when they do take off time, it’s harder to truly disconnect and enjoy it.

Toolkits

We have toolkits so you can focus on your business and we'll help you with the people. Pick what you need to help you accomplish your goals.

HR Assessment

Employees want to work in organizations that create a positive employment experience. If you’re not sure where to focus your efforts, download this document to help guide you.

For a more comprehensive assessment, Mollie can work with you to provide a systematic review of various aspects of HR management in your organization including recruitment, hiring, training, performance management, employee relations, compliance with employment laws and regulations, compensation and benefits, and HR documentation. The purpose of the assessment is to identify areas of strength and weaknesses within the HR function, ensure legal compliance, mitigate risks, and improve overall organizational effectiveness by implementing best practices and making necessary adjustments to HR strategies and processes.

Hiring Toolkit

A hiring toolkit is an essential resource for any organization looking to streamline and optimize its recruitment process. Whether you’re hiring your first employee, or you need to assess your process, this toolkit provides templates, guidelines, and best practices designed to support business owners, hiring managers, and team leaders throughout the hiring journey. Mollie will work with you to customize the tools and templates provided in this toolkit to your organization.

Investigation Toolkit

Conducting a workplace investigation correctly is paramount for maintaining a fair, safe, and productive work environment. A thorough investigation ensures that allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing are addressed promptly and impartially, safeguarding the rights and well-being of all parties involved. It helps in uncovering the truth, preventing potential legal liabilities, and preserving the organization's reputation.

Working with a Mollie to conduct your workplace investigations brings invaluable expertise, objectivity, and credibility to the process. Mollie offers a wealth of experience in navigating sensitive situations impartially and efficiently. Her independence helps mitigate potential conflicts of interest and ensures a thorough and unbiased examination of the issues at hand.

Working with an outside consultant demonstrates a commitment to accountability. A properly conducted investigation fosters trust among employees, enhances morale, and reinforces a culture of integrity and respect within the workplace. Therefore, investing time and resources into conducting investigations correctly is not just a procedural necessity but a strategic imperative for any responsible organization.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation & Employee Classification
  • Benefits & Leave Management

Employee Relations

  • Identification of Employee Relations Issues
  • Implementation of Policies & Communication with Employees
  • Employee Relations Practices & Records Maintenance
  • Performance Appraisals

Recruitment & Selection

  • Planning
  • Recruiting Job Applicants
  • Collecting Relevant Information & Selecting Final Applicants
  • Maintaining Policies & Procedures

Safety, Health, & Security

  • Management
  • Polices & Procedures

Training & Development

  • Planning
  • Implementation
  • Training & Development Assessment
  • Performance Appraisals

HR Management Practices

  • General Management
  • Workforce Planning
  • Organizational Design and Strategic Planning
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Orientation & Training

Hire Your First Employee

The hiring process is one of the most important and complex tasks facing employers. Hiring the wrong candidate is almost worse than not finding a qualified candidate to fill a position. A bad hire can negatively affect their team and the organization. This toolkit serves as a guide to the hiring process and offers best practices for each step of the process as well as customizable documents.

Job Descriptions

Job descriptions communicate job expectations, clarify missions, and establish titles, pay grades and accommodation controls. This toolkit guides you on how to create and develop an accurate job description.

Recruitment

Now that you’ve written your job description, it’s time to start the next step of the hiring process: recruiting. Hiring failures are costly. This toolkit will help you avoid wasting time and money by properly recruiting for your open positions.

Interviewing

With careful preparation, you can maximize the interview process. This toolkit shows you how to crafting effective questions, obtain the information you need, and make a good impression on candidates.

Making a Job Offer

This is a critical step in the hiring process. and enables you and the candidate to negotiate terms and conditions of employment. This toolkit helps you assess what you need to consider when making an offer of employment.

Onboarding

All new employees are onboarded—but the quality of the onboarding makes a difference. Onboarding is the process in which new hires are integrated into an organization. This toolkit provides information about how to develop an initial new-hire orientation process, as well as an ongoing introduction to an organization's structure, culture, vision, mission, and values.

Compensation Philosophy Statement Template

A well-designed compensation philosophy supports the organization's strategic plan and initiatives. Use this template as a guide to communicate your compensation and total reward strategies to your employees.

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