Human Resources

Question 1

Orientation vs. Training

Answer 1

Orientation provides staff with familiar tour of organization
Training focuses on acquiring skills at beginning of employment and continues as responsibilities are needed

Question 2

Selection Criteria

Answer 2

begins with development of a workforce action plan that takes into consideration staffing, recruitment strategies, training and retaining, technology and outsourcing strategies

Question 3

3 Major Areas of HR

Answer 3

1. Recruitment
2. Training
3. Management

Question 4

Training

Answer 4

Action of teaching a particular skill or type of behavior - core skills, job-specific training
Training NEVER stops but IS ongoing
Improve capacity to perform a job

Question 5

Sample Selection Process Timeline

Answer 5

2 months prior to start date - job posted
6 months prior to start date - apps reviewed and candidates selected for interview
5 weeks prior to start date - 1st round of interviews and reference checks for top candidates
4 weeks prior to start date - offers made/accepted and regret letters to non-selected

Question 6

Orientation

Answer 6

Tour of organization and the events/meetings you hold given to new staff and volunteers
Mission statement, values, goals, job description, workplace health/safety procedures, etc.
More info the better!