Overview
Work that is decent and fair is crucial to creating a motivated and skilled workforce that is empowered to deliver high quality services and to innovate. Community organisations are already delivering on many aspects of good work. This toolkit is designed to help organisations understand what good work is and improve existing practices by focusing on seven key dimensions.
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Related resources
HR guide to appraisals
The guide includes:
•The benefits of carrying out reviews
•How to conduct an effective review
•How to devise objectives
•The need for appropriate forms and documentation
Introduction to recruitment
Recruitment and resourcing involve attracting and selecting individuals into a job role. Line managers play a crucial role in ensuring that they select suitable candidates. It is essential that everyone involved in recruitment makes effective and fair decisions. The recruitment process will vary depending on the size of an organisation and resources. However, each of the following stages should be followed:
· Defining the role.
· Attracting applicants.
· Managing the application and selection process.
· Making an appointment
Employment legislation changes
A guide to new employment legislation changes coming in April 2024.
HR guide to performance management
Performance management describes the attempt to maximise the value that employees create. It aims to maintain and improve employees’ performance in line with your organisation's objectives. It’s a not a single activity, but rather a group of practices that should be approached holistically.
There’s no single best approach to performance management, but because it integrates various management activities, an overarching structure or framework for performance management is helpful.
Rewards for staff
This guide will look at the range of options available to reward workers and recognise their contribution. We'll explore the different categories of reward including pay, bonuses, incentives and benefits. We'll also outline the UK legal position on reward.