Human Resources Bootcamp
Along with cash flow, generating new business and marketing, HR can present a raft of challenges for small business owners. Given their size and resources, small businesses may face even greater HR challenges than larger businesses. When HR management issues are not managed properly, it can be difficult for small businesses to retain quality employees. However, with proper policies and procedures in place, small businesses can proactively face HR challenges and focus on running their business.
That is why we have developed a HR bootcamp for small emerging businesses to train the owners on the most effective, up to date HR procedures and techniques. The training will include four two-hour sessions that will be taught by subject matter experts. The sessions will be taught virtually so you can participate from a location that is comfortable for you. In the week after the formal session concludes each of the participants will have an hour- long one-on-one session with the instructor for follow up questions and counseling.
The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on October 4, 2022.
HR Starter/Preparing for Employees
- Employee vs. Independent Contractor
- Volunteers/interns/etc.
- Are you ready to hire?
- Employee issues/legal questions
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Creating policies/handbooks
- Payroll
Smart Hiring & Onboarding
- Writing job descriptions
- Advertising positions
- Setting up benefits packages
- Compensation – how to define compensation
- Preparing for interviews
- Evaluating candidates
- Extending offers
- Provisional Employment Offers
- Drugs Tests
- Physicals
- Background Checks
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit
- Completing new hire paperwork
- Orientation programs
Managing & Retaining Employees
- Training Programs
- Employee Surveys
- Recognition
- Performance Management (processes, feedback, discipline)
- Termination and Offboarding
Creating Company Culture
- Developing employee recognition programs
- Beyond Pay – Creative and Responsive Compensation packages
- Creating an environment of personal leadership for employees
- Law of Communication & The Communication Process
- Managing a multi-generational workforce
All sessions will be videotaped and shared later on www.startupalleghenies.com so that anyone who is not selected also will benefit from the training. Startup Alleghenies (SUA) remains ready to offer free coaching and support –whether you are selected for this bootcamp or not– to all businesses that apply, including mentoring by a SUA Coach.
