Human Resources Management

The function of human resources management is highly regulated by state and federal government. From recruiting and hiring practices to employee termination, employers must vigilantly protect employee rights and provide a safe, discrimination-free work environment.

Human Resources Management is all about protecting employees and the company. There are many laws established to help employers accomplish this, though understanding the various components of these laws can be a daunting and time-consuming task for any professional.

Federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) along with state specific laws are discussed in detail through our partner, HR Benefits and Essentials. OA members can access their comprehensive, up-to-date database at a special, discounted rate. Learn more here.

This section discusses the various processes and procedures surrounding HR Management tasks including recruiting and hiring, employee termination, creating job descriptions, preventing discrimination and ensuring employee protection, and monitoring workplace safety.

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Employee Termination Kit - Only $24.50!

Everything you need to know and forms you can use to terminate an employee while protecting your company.

Employee Termination Kit Introduction

Terminating an employee is always a difficult task. Although there is often no "good" way to go about it, there are certain steps that should be taken to help protect your company from legal trouble down the road. That's where OfficeArrow's Employee Termination Kit can help.

Termination Forms & Policies

Inside you will find 33 ready-to-use termination forms, policies and checklist to help manage the employee termination process. Below is a table of contents of what you'll find inside. Get all of this for only $24.50.

Layoffs & Work Releases
Layoff Preparation Checklist
Layoff Warning Memo
Layoff Warning Letter for State Agency or Local Government
Sample Employee Notification Letter
Sample Agreement & General Release for over & under 40

Warnings & Termination Meetings
Discipline Report
First & Second Warning Notices
Checklists for Termination Meetings & Terminated Employees
Termination Review Form
Employee Evaluation Form & Termination Report
Final Paycheck

Termination Forms & Notifications
General Separation Notice
Memo on Company Relocation
Termination Letters
Severance Pay Policy
Voluntary Resignation Form

Exit Interviews
Exit Interview Checklists for Involuntary & Voluntary Termination
Exit Interview Forms & Questionnaires
Exit Interview Review
Post-Separation Letter
Workers' Compensation Clearance Document

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New Hire & Employee Termination Combo Kit - Only $39!

We�ve combined our two most popular kits � the New Hire and Termination kits � into one bundled download � saving you $10!
Combo New Hire & Termination Kits Introduction
Hiring and firing employees are two of the toughest � and most critical � parts of running a business. OfficeArrow removes the pain and guesswork with 77 professionally created, lawyer-approved forms, checklists, letters and guidelines. Our New Hire Kit guides you step-by-step through interview questions, decision paths and offer letters. The Termination Kit shows you how to document issues which can lead to an employee termination while covering multiple scenarios from voluntary to involuntary terminations.
Hiring Process Forms & Policies
Below is a table of contents of what you'll find inside. Get all of this for only $39! ($49 if purchased separately).
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Or, you can purchase either the New Hire and Employee Termination Kits individually for just $24.50 each.

New Hire Kit

Background Checks
Applicant Authorization Form
Background Check Acknowledgement
Background Investigation
Employment Verification
Reference Checking List
Telephone Reference Checking Form

Candidate Evaluation
Applicant Appraisal & Comparison Forms
Candidate Evaluation Form & Summary
Candidate Rating System
Interview Evaluation Forms
Interviewers Report
Telephone Screening Form

Employement Application & Interview Questions
Application for Employment - Multiple Position Types
Employment Conditions
State Laws & Employment Applications
195 Interview Questions
Interviewing Guides
Checklist of Illegal Interview Questions
Checklist of Standard Hiring Interview Questions

Letters to Applicants
Employer Response to Unsolicited Resumes
Job Offer Letters
Orally-Accepted Employment Offers
Rejection Letters

The Fair Credit Reporting Act
FCRA Disclosure and Authorization Statement
Letter of Adverse Action
Sample Before Adverse Action Letter
Sample Certification from Company to Consumer Reporting Agency
Sample FCRA Letter to Applicant

Employee Termination Kit

Layoffs & Work Releases
Layoff Preparation Checklist
Layoff Warning Memo
Notification of Layoff
Sample WARN Letter -- State Agency or Local Government Official
Sample Employer & Employee Notification Letter
Sample Agreement & General Release (over & under 40)

Warnings & Termination Meetings
Discipline Report
First & Second Warning Notices
Checklists for Termination Meetings & Teminated Employees
Termination Review Form
Employee Evaluation Form & Temrination Report
Final Paycheck Letter

Termination Forms & Notifications
General Separation Notice
Memo on Company Relocation
Temination Letters
Severance Pay Policy
Voluntary Resignation Form

Exit Interviews
Exit Interview Checklists for Involuntary & Voluntary Termination
Exit Interview Forms & Questionnaires
Exit Interview Review
Post-Separation Letter
Workers' Compensation Clearance Document

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New Hire Kit - 44 Forms & Templates

Whether you are an experienced or novice interviewer, this New Hire Kit will quickly help you make better hiring decisions.

New Hire Kit Introduction

The most commonly used assessment tool when hiring employees is the interview. A thorough interview process and skilled interviewer is crucial to gathering quality information. A skillful, trained interviewer asks job-relevant follow-up questions to clarify and explore issues brought up during the interview. This New Hire Kit provides tools, checklists and guidelines to help you maximize the success of your interview process.

Hiring Process Forms & Policies

Inside you will find 44 ready-to-use Hiring forms, policies and checklists to help manage the Hiring Process. Below is a table of contents of what you'll find inside. Get all of this for only $24.50!
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Background Checks
Applicant Authorization Form
Background Check Acknowledgement
Background Investigation
Employment Verification
Reference Checking List
Telephone Reference Checking Form

Candidate Evaluation
Applicant Appraisal & Comparison Forms
Candidate Evaluation Form & Summary
Candidate Rating System
Interview Evaluation Forms
Interviewers Report
Telephone Screening Form

Employement Application & Interview Questions
Application for Employment - Multiple Position Types
Employment Conditions
State Laws & Employment Applications
195 Interview Questions
Interviewing Guides
Checklist of Illegal Interview Questions
Checklist of Standard Hiring Interview Questions

Letters to Applicants
Employer Response to Unsolicited Resumes
Job Offer Letters
Orally-Accepted Employment Offers
Rejection Letters

The Fair Credit Reporting Act
FCRA Disclosure and Authorization Statement
Letter of Adverse Action
Sample Before Adverse Action Letter
Sample Certification from Company to Consumer Reporting Agency
Sample FCRA Letter to Applicant

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Employee Handbook

The company Employee Handbook and related personnel policies are usually the first formal communication that you will have with an employee after they join your organization. Make sure the first impression is a good one. Similarly, in the event of a dispute or poor performance review, this will be the first place that the employee turns.

Please note that the Sample Employee Handbook provided here is for reference only and should not be used without modification. Each company is different, has its own culture, employee requirements and expectations. Laws change, and these Handbooks may not be in compliance with current rules and regulations. In addition, your state may have additional or different laws and regulations not contemplated by a particular Handbook. Consult appropriate local counsel before adapting any form for use in your company or organization.

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How to Organize and Manage Employee Files

Keeping accurate and detailed personnel files is a must for businesses of any size, as it can protect the business in court and also makes tax and payroll easier. Although employers can institute their own system for organizing personnel records, there are several basic items that should-and should not-be included.

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How to Write an Employee Handbook

Having a written employee handbook can help promote a positive corporate culture and can protect your company from lawsuits. When it comes to setting guidelines, there are a number of things to consider-and a handful of points that you legally must consider. Here are the basics.

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Cost-Effective Staffing Strategies

Personnel costs can be a major drain on a company's budget. The experts at OfficeTeam provide some innovative strategies that business managers can use to implement a flexible, cost-effective approach to staffing so you can rein in spending without jeopardizing the quality of your team.

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Happy Hiring: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Finding Qualified Job Applicants

Before any interviewing even begins, entrepreneurs must prepare for the hiring process. Learn how to craft an effective job description to attract talented, qualified candidates, and discover the best places to post a listing to help broaden your reach.

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Optimize Outsourcing Opportunities

The daily tasks of running a business can be tedious and time consuming. In a recovering economic climate, entrepreneurs can be devoting their energy to expanding a company instead of completing mundane tasks. The outsourcing trends for 2010 might give business owners a competitive edge.

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Improve Employee Retention Without Breaking the Bank

The unemployment rate is still at 9.7 percent, but that doesn't mean small businesses are safe from wandering workers. Employee retention is still an important concern, and will be increasingly so as the economy improves. To improve retention rates, small businesses should keep communication channels open, investigate motivating factors as well as pain points, and implement small, frequent perks.

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Preventing Discrimination in Hiring

When hiring new employees, it is illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disabilities and age. Though this may seem like a common sense issue, the line can be blurry, so businesses should know their legal duties and how to protect themselves from discrimination lawsuits.

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Top 5 Tips for Conducting a Successful Interview

Interviews can either provide great insights or be a relatively meaningless formality, depending on how they are conducted. To conduct the best interview possible, we recommend you do some prep work, avoid leading questions and legal pitfalls, and consider employment tests. Discover why-and how-to do this.

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The Straight-Forward Guide to Hiring

The hiring process is not a simple one-there are legal regulations to follow, hundreds of applications to read, and difficult decisions to make. But with the help of HR software, smart interviewing tactics and some soul searching, making the right hiring decision doesn't have to be overwhelming.

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Adding Staff? Hire Smart

Finding the right candidate for a position can be challenging. The experts at OfficeTeam share their insight for evaluating resumes, finding the most promising candidates, and watching out for resume red flags. These tips will help you approach the hiring process with confidence.

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Sample Termination Letter

The Termination Letter is a sample letter from the employer to notify an employee that he/she is being terminated. This can be used for any type of termination including layoffs due to downsizing.

If you need a more comprehensive package of employee termination materials, try our Termination Kit which contains 33 documents, forms and checklists.

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30 Day Check Up Guide

This template was provided by Gary Cohen of CO2 Partners, Executive Coaching Firm.

The purpose of the 30 Day Check Up is to make sure a new employee is up-to-speed and productive. Use this template to guide your conversation and get the information needed to make an appropriate assessment.

Be sure to remove the CO2 logo prior to printing and customize this document as needed.

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Vacation Tracker (Excel)

Looking for a leave calendar to track vacations of your staff? This easy-to-use vacation tracker will help each individual employee manage their time off. It includes a column for sick time, as well as holiday and vacation time. Simply input the total number of hours or days available for each, then input the dates you are out. Be sure to enter the number of hours or days used as negative numbers (in parentheses) so the spreadsheet will automatically deduct them from the total.

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Daily Timesheet Template (Excel)

Use this timesheet template to keep track of employee's daily time including regular hours, sick time, holiday time, over time and vacation.

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Employee Evaluation Forms: Performance Review (Word)

Evaluating performance of your employees can be difficult. If you are looking for employee evaluation forms, this template is perfect for ranking your employee's skills, and reviewing their performance on established objectives. Don't forget to fill out the future goals section to make next year's review that much easier. This document is ideal for reviewing office professionals including executive assistants, administrative assistants, and office managers.

If you're the one being reviewed, this document can help you prep. Be sure to also read the following articles: Performance Reviews: Are You Prepared to Get a Raise? and It's Annual Review Time!

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Organizational Structure-Print

Use this template to create HR related presentations.

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Organizational Structure-Screen

Use this template to create HR related presentations.

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Orientation-Print

Use this template to create HR related presentations.

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Employment Application Form

The Employment Application Form is to be completed by a job applicant. After completion, this comprehensive 5-page form should be filed for future reference.

If you need a more comprehensive package of employee hiring materials, try our New Hire Kit which contains over 40 useful documents, forms and checklists.

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General Confidentiality Agreement

The General Confidentiality Agreement form is a sample agreement between the employee and the employer. This sample agreement can be repurposed for added protection of your business practices.

Note the content in the General Confidentiality Agreement is general in nature and should not be construed to constitute legal advice or the opinion of OfficeArrow, its affiliates, owners, employees, independent contractors, successors, assigns or distributors. Consult appropriate local counsel before adapting any form for use in your company or organization.

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