1. www.myhr.co.nz All You Need to Hire or Fire Jason Ennor

2.  Recruiting Finding good people  Hiring Employment agreements & trial periods  Managing Getting the best out of people; induction, performance reviews & disciplinary  Leaving Resignation, dismissal, restructure & redundancy Topics

3. Some overriding principles  Relationships matter – be a human  It takes work  Don’t be afraid  Process, process, process  Start with the basics – build from a solid foundation

4. Recruiting Finding good people  Dedicated time & effort – be prepared to work  Multi-channel strategies – short / med / long term  Understand your needs  Understand your offer – pay & benefits  Structured, systematic approach

5. Hiring Employment agreements & trial periods  All employees must have a written, signed employment agreement or you risk a $20K fine  The employment agreement is the foundation, but then a rare reference point  Getting the right agreement is key; casual vs contractor vs permanent  90 Day Trial Period – a useful tool, not without risk  Early engagement opportunity

6. Managing Getting the best out of people; induction, performance reviews & disciplinary  Be professional  Have an induction plan  Performance reviews & review performance  Quick feedback; praise & criticise when justified  Regular communication  Disciplinary process

7. Leaving Resignation, dismissal, restructure & redundancy  Resignation – find out why  Dismissal – about the person  Restructure & redundancy – about the job  Manage professionally and with dignity, think about the impact on those left behind  Process is key

8. Jason Ennor www.myhr.co.nz Questions?