Thursday, February 17 Unit B3 – Human Resource Mgmt Warm up - Write instructions: How to make a paper airplane or tie a bow. (your choice) Obj. 3.03 – Orienting & Training Employees Slide Show/Notes Group Activity – Plan Orientation Day for Prospective 9th Graders

Friday, February 18 Unit B3 – Human Resource Mgmt Warm up – Current Event Obj. 3.03 – Orienting & Training Employees Group Activity – Plan Orientation Day for Prospective 9th Graders Project should be complete by end of class period and ready to present on Monday. If not complete, turn in list to me of what is left to do. Notebook Check

Monday, February 21st Unit B3 – Human Resource Management Warm up – Complete Orientation Project (15 minutes!) Orientation Presentations Review for Unit B3 Test Individual review activities on Quia Group Review UNIT B3 Test – TUESDAY!!!

UNIT B HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3.03 Understand the importance of orienting and training employees.

The importance of orienting and training employees – WHY? Customers expect employees to have complete knowledge of the business and its products.

The importance of orienting and training employees – WHY? Well-trained employees are generally more productive for the business. Don’t waste time finding information or looking it up. Do a better job of selling because they know features of products. Know the proper procedures and follow them

The importance of orienting and training employees (cont.) Orientation Orientation: The process of becoming familiar with the work environment and circumstances. Helps new employees feel welcome and familiar with the surroundings

The importance of orienting and training employees (cont.) Training: The process of directing employees to become proficient at a job through instruction and practice. Provides employees with information necessary for job success

The importance of orienting and training employees (cont.) Companies invest a great deal in training and orientation programs with expectations of profitable returns.

Topics to be covered during new employee orientation Tour of facility and introduction to co-workers

Topics to be covered during new employee orientation Overview of company history, mission, and values Growth and Development of Company Current position in today’s business world Achievements of the company Company’s mission statement Long & short-term goals of the company

Topics to be covered during new employee orientation Description of what the company does Company’s products or services Position in the distribution channel of product or service provided

Topics to be covered during new employee orientation (cont.) Information on payroll Pay schedules, deductions, and documentation requirements FICA (social security & medicare) State & Federal Taxes (W-4 & NC-4) Federal I-9 Work Permit

Topics to be covered during new employee orientation (cont.) Information about benefits Workman’s compensation Health/medical Retirement plans Holiday/vacation pay Sick/personal leave

Topics to be covered during new employee orientation (cont.) Information on company policies Safety Human relations Leave/vacations Employee purchases/discounts

Methods of training Classroom instruction Used to provide skills and knowledge needed to perform the job.

Methods of training Laboratory training Generally takes place in location away from business in a facility equipped to simulate actual business environment Examples – pilots, chemists

Methods of training On-the-job training Matches employee with mentor who can teach and direct as necessary while both employees perform the daily responsibilities. May be supervisor or experienced employee

Methods of training Conferences or seminars Opportunity for employees to: Meet with experts Share ideas or concerns Gain new information

Methods of training Job rotation Shifts an employee to other positions within the business on a rotating basis Provides knowledge of a variety of job positions

Methods of training (cont.) Coaching or mentoring Coaching provides employees on-going instruction and feedback about job performance from a supervisor. Mentoring provides employees one-on-one assistance from an experienced employee to help in development.

Methods of training (cont.) On-line or web-based training Rapidly growing Ranges from simple text-based information to business simulations.

Follow-up and continuous training Follow-up with employees to be certain that they are putting the training into action.

Follow-up and continuous training Consistent monitoring and follow-up with new employees will show whether or not training was successful.

Follow-up and continuous training Continuous training is important to keep employees current on business information and to allow for additional employee development that can make the company more productive.

ACTIVITY – 9th Grade Orientation Plan Orientation Day for 9th Graders Include: Tour of school Introduction to Staff/Key Personnel Brief history of NVHS Mission Statement & Goals Major Policies Schedules Sports Extracurricular Activities Any other information that you think will make transition helpful.