Transcript Hiring and Firing: Issues to Understand

Hiring and Firing:
Understanding the Issues
Nicki D. McCraw
Director of Human Resources
Upper Campus, Bothell and Tacoma
[email protected]
206-543-2284
Pre-Employment
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An illegal inquiry is a “per se” violation
Cannot make ANY inquiries about:
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Gender
Religion
Race
Marital Status
Disabilities
Permissible Testing
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Drug testing (but not alcohol)
Credit checks
Medical examinations
Reference Checks
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Always do them and be prepared to
provide references
List references who can talk about your
work experience
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Notify them; tell them about job and why
it’s a good fit for you
You may be asked to sign a waiver for
additional information
Things to Keep in Mind
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Watch what you put on the web
Google yourself
“Dear Sir”
Spell check
You get 30 seconds…..use them wisely
Prepare for the Interview
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Employers:
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Understand your needs
Identify position purpose
Identify duties and responsibilities
Know what your ideal candidate would look
like
Prepare for the Interview
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Job candidate:
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Research the organization
Understand the position
Know your strengths and how they relate
to the position
Practice interviewing skills
Show them why you will be valuable
Prepare for the Interview
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Job candidate:
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Be on time
Treat everyone nicely – including the
receptionist
Bring copies of resume
Prepare a list of questions to ask
Know Your Policies
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Read your employment handbook
Follow the procedures
Be consistent
If you have a union, know the CBA
Disciplinary Actions and
Termination
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Communicate expectations clearly
Document good and bad performance
Be objective and consistent
Maintain copies of emails
Communicate consequences clearly
Termination Issues
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Think about impact on others
Weigh costs to rehire and retrain
Can it be fixed?
When and how to terminate
Remember negligent referral issues in
future