an introduction to the hr management standards for nonprofits module 1 hr management policy...
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An Introduction to the HR Management Standards for Nonprofits
Module 1HR Management Policy Framework and Employment Legislation
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Welcome
• Program Background & Partners• Agenda & Introductions• HR Management Standards workshop• Online Evaluation• “Homework” Assignment
The HR Management Training Program is offered to non-profit organizations in Nova Scotia through a partnership with the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia.
CommunitySector Councilof NOVA SCOTIA
1697 Brunswick StreetHalifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2G3902 492 6860
www.csc-ns.ca
www.communityfoundations.ca@CommFdnsCanada
• Non-profit charitable organization affiliated with Acadia University
• Celebrating 25 years• Offices in Wolfville, Bridgewater and Hubbards• Advisory, Training, Innovation• Business and Non-profits in South West Nova• Lisa Lowthers, senior business counsellor,
trainer and facilitator (20 years)
I work for…
Introduce Yourselves
Partner up and share…
1. Your name, organization, role & time served2. Key services org provides & clients you serve3. Number of employees & 1 burning question
Today’s Agenda
Process Principles: HR Management Standards• Self AssessmentHR Management Policies:• S1.1: formalized, documented and approved • S1.2: compliance• S1.3: reviewed & revised on regular basis• S1.4: accessible to employees
Principles for Developing
HR Management Standards
A balancing act between legislative responsibility and employee
engagement and productivity
Activity: Complete online self-assessment
Start with a Strong Foundation & Build UP
6. HR Planning
5. Training, Learning and Development4. Workplaces that Work
3. Managing People and their Work2. Getting the Right People1. HR Management Standards
Policy Guidelines
• Common features (readable, organized, etc.)• Relevant content• Clear language• Fairness and flexibility• Legal Compliance• Broadly communicated throughout the org to
ensure understanding
Standard 1.1
HR Management Policies are formalized, documented and approved by the Board or
approval as designated to the CEO/ED
Find the details onlineHow your Board is involved?
Activity
• Create a group of 3• Pick a sample policy• Evaluate how well the policy fits the guidelines
& how it could be improved
Standard 1.2
HR Management policies comply with employment, workplace health and
safety, and other legislation as applicable in the jurisdiction in which
the organization operates.
Check our the hotlinks online
ActivityPick and area and 2 partners
Employment Standards
Human RightsHealth and
SafetyUnionized
Environment
Answer these questions:What is the scope of the legislation?How can you get more info about the
legislation?How is this legislation relevant to your
org?
Standard 1.3
HR Management policies are reviewed on a regular basis and revised, if
necessary.
Group Discussion:Do you have a set time and process in
your org?How is the Board involved?
What would you like to change?
Standard 1.4
HR Management policies are made accessible to employees.
Group Discussion:How do you introduce policy to your
staff?Do they keep a copy? Do you?
When policy changes, how are updates given?
Online Evaluation
Please take a few minutes to complete the session evaluation before leaving:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/feedbackform2013
We will do this each session.
Homework
• Board engagement:– How– When– Measure of success
• Policy review or creation:– How– When – Measure of success
Questions?
• Next session: November 13 (storm date Nov. 27)
• Cancellation policy– If any school boards cancel, we are
cancelled– If anything else causes a need to cancel,
check your email before you leave home