1. HUMAN RESOURCES: Basics for Start-up Non-Profits
Patricia A. Frame 
Strategies for Human Resources
SHRInsight.com
@2Patra

2. CULTURE Basically: Vision, Values, How We Succeed
Critical to all HR activities
Start Now for Success

3. COMMON ISSUES EMPLOYMENT STATUS * Which do You Need?
Regular Full-time or Regular Part-time Employee,
Temporary, Seasonal, Contract, Consultant, or
Outsourced Services
* Employee versus independent contractor status.

4. HIRING BASICS Clear description of position & expectations
‘Family and friends’ often first resources
Careful, consistent interview process
Codify job, pay, special promises in offer letter

5. COMMON ISSUES
BENEFIT ISSUES “Mandated Benefits” * Unemployment Insurance * Workers’ Compensation * Social Security/ Medicare Market Realities

6. Building Blocks for Success
BUILDING BLOCK - EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Keep It Short and Simple

7. Building Blocks for Success
BUILDING BLOCK - COMMUNICATIONS Too much is never enough . . .

8. Building Blocks for Success
BUILDING BLOCK – REGULAR FEEDBACK On Performance, Development, Attitude “Never mistake activity for achievement.” John Wooden

9. Building Blocks for Success
Common Employee Management Mistakes
Failure to delegate effectively
Do as I say, not as I do
Retention of poor performers

10. RESOURCES: Employer Checklist:
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RESOURCES:
Employer Checklist:
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