Session 6: Human Resource Essentials

What I wish I knew about HR when I first became a leader/manager!

This session explores several areas that new managers without HR training need to know. When and how to document conversations with staff, pitfalls to avoid in applying discipline, what it means (and why it’s important) to consistently apply policy, some lessons from experienced managers on where they made their “early mistakes”. How do you navigate the fact that your organization says it values transparency and accountability with the reality of HR confidentiality?

Session Materials

Webinar Recording

Session 6: Reflection Questions:

• 1. Describe and analyze a performance scenario from your real-life experience where you were either the supervisor providing the information or the staff member receiving it .
  • a)What things happened in that interaction that you feel were: supportive practices for the staff member, supportive practices for risk management, not supportive for the staff and not supportive of risk management.
  • b)What could have been done differently for those items that were not supportive?
• 2. Provide your top 10 list of things/tips for leaders to remember related to HR that you have either learned from this webinar, or in your work experience to date.