January 14, 2012

3-Prong HR Strategy to Protect Your Practice – Part 3

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Plan for Success

3.  Performance Appraisals:

Practical: An opportunity to have a one-on-one discussion with an employee about            what they are doing well & what they need to work on. Nothing changes without this knowledge. If you want more of the good & less of the bad, this is the ticket.

Legal Perspective: An accurate, signed performance appraisal is the most valuable             legal defense you will have if a former employee files a claim against you. These             document(s) are proof of : 1-poor performance 2-your intent to communicate clearly            3-your willingness to work with the employee toward improvement 4- the former employee’s awareness of your concerns & the consequences if performance was not improved. 

 

January 13, 2012

3-Prong HR Strategy to Protect Your Practice – Part 2

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2.  Job Descriptions:

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Protect Your Practice

Practical: When customized for each person and position, sets crystal clear expectations for job performance. Have employees review, update and sign each year.

Legal Perspective: When edited or prepared by employees themselves, then acknowledged with the employee signature, this is your best defense of each employee’s understanding of what was expected of them. Dust off those old job             descriptions and put a working guide in place for each employee.

 

January 11, 2012

3-Prong HR Strategy to Protect Your Practice – Part 1

Filed under: General,HR Compliance,Practice Leadership — admin @ 3:36 pm
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Don't Just Roll the Dice!

With employee related lawsuits continuing to rise at an alarming rate, it is critical to shine a spotlight on your responsibilities as an employer and get your HR house in order.  Lawsuits are often more about perception than the truth. Commit to a proactive approach to HR compliance, rather than a reactive one and you will not only protect your practice assets, you’ll enjoy a practice that runs much more smoothly, effectively and happily.

1.  Policy &Procedures Manual:

Practical: Management framework for your practice spelling out how you run your practice. A much-appreciated guide for the team to prevents misunderstandings.

Legal Protection: When done well, comprehensively and kept current, it is your best defense of your positions and your good faith attempt to stay on top of your legal responsibilities to your employees. Guided by an HR Professional, you will be aware of all state and federal requirements and your policies and procedures will be compliant. Don’t take chances copying someone else’s manual; the rules change according to number of employees, your state and your type of business.