Human Resources for charities

Basic Human Resource functions

 * employment and recruiting
 * interviewing applicants
 * applicant testing
 * working with outside recruiters
 * advertising positions
 * executive search
 * eligibility to work compliance
 * job descriptions
 * employee policy manuals
 * wage and salary administration
 * compensation surveys and studies
 * determining who is an employee
 * wage and salary legal compliance
 * benefits administration
 * benefit communication
 * medical insurance benefits
 * pension and retirement plan administration
 * vacation and leave policies
 * incentive and "profit sharing" plans
 * pre-tax benefit plans
 * life insurance
 * short- and long-term disability insurance
 * executive and key employee benefits
 * employment contracts
 * confidentiality policies
 * employee privacy
 * temporary staffing
 * outsourcing
 * staff orientation
 * staff training
 * skill training
 * team building and staff retreats
 * hours of work
 * emergency closing procedures
 * disaster preparedness
 * grievance procedures
 * staff discipline
 * office behavior policies
 * dress codes
 * harrassment policies
 * Internet and email policies
 * charity solicitation
 * parties
 * staff termination
 * downsizing and lay offs
 * unemployment compensation
 * employee services
 * recreation and social programs
 * employee assistance services
 * diversity policies
 * Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action
 * staff opinion and morale surveys
 * personnel record keeping
 * health and safety programs
 * workers’ compensation administration
 * workplace giving programs
 * strategic planning of human resources
 * executive succession planning