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HUMAN RESOURCES: Basics for Start-up Non-Profits

Learn the essential human resources strategies and practices for start-up non-profit organizations. This guide covers common employment issues, hiring basics, benefit issues, building blocks for success, and valuable HR resources.

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HUMAN RESOURCES: Basics for Start-up Non-Profits

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  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: http://alexandriasbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Employer-Checklist.pdf Wide range of HR information and guidance, under Resources tab at http://alexandriasbdc.org

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