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FROM THE PRESiDENT
As you saw in last month's newsletter HRi and our clients are meeting with substantial
success in improved employee selection and retention. Overall turnover
continues in a downward trend. We can make even greater strides by
enhancing a few processes.
The first day on the job notably sets the
tone and attitude for the future. It can be a day of trepidation and
uncertainty, and perhaps regret for the newly hired employee. However, a
"first-day plan" can reinforce the wisdom of joining your
company.
This plan can begin with a pre-notice to
current employees that someone new is coming and include a description of
what the newcomer will add to the group. This illuminates
the common ground and will help the new employee feel more comfortable.
Secondly, take a look at the scheduled starting
time for the new worker. With all the first-of-week
distractions, is first thing Monday morning a good time to have a
"newbie" start work? It is easy to make them feel like an
afterthought! Perhaps coming in at 9 or 10 on the first day (or a less busy
day) is more practical. In many organizations the
first activity is paperwork----does that really put our best foot forward?
Set a plan for the entire day to make a positive impression. Finally, as
you create your first-day plan, you may want to ask current workers what
they liked about the way their first day was handled,
and what kinds of things they would enhance.
By the time the new person reports for
their first day, you already have a substantial investment in them.
Remember there were ads, resumes, interviews, reference checks and perhaps
drug screens. There is a significant task ahead of the new employee, or you
wouldn't have hired them in the first place. With
all these issues, it is important to get them off to a good start. In any
event, keep in mind you have made a large investment in this new worker,
and you need to protect your investment as you would any other asset. A
first-day plan will help get them off on the right foot!
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Greetings!
Welcome
to the June 2005 edition of DiRECTIONS. In this issue, Tim provides
strategies for planning the arrival of new employees to your
organization.
Next,
we announce our tremendous success as a sponsor of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation's annual GREAT STRIDES walk. Then, we introduce our newest
employee, Julie McQuie, Business Development
Manager. Finally, we announce a free benefit designed to optimize the
home loan process for HRi employees.
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HRi Supports The Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation
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Human Resources, Inc. is proud to be a
major sponsor of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), donating over
$4,500 in the past year to help find a cure for this devastating
disease. This year, we were a primary sponsor for the Annapolis GREAT
STRIDES Walk that took place on June 4 at Quiet Waters
Park. GREAT
STRIDES is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's annual, nationwide walk
event that raises money to help support vital Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
research and care programs.
Erin Boensch, Systems Analyst for HRi,
knows the devastating effects of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) firsthand - her
daughter Zoe was born with the disease. Erin and a group of colleagues
formed a team of friends and family and raised
over $10,000 this year alone. The team joined over 400 walkers to
support the cause with overwhelming success. The Annapolis walk alone raised over $150,000.
HRi would like to thank our generous
clients who joined us in our fight against Cystic Fibrosis:
- Advantage Marketing
- Aero Colours
- Amcor Flexibles
- Ann Bay Towing
- The Network Group
- Professional Community Management
- Universal Financial Solutions
- Zepp Plumbing and Heating
For more information about CF, please
visit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation website by clicking the link
below.
Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation
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HRi Welcomes
Julie McQuie
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 Julie McQuie, Business Development Manager, grew up in
Chevy Chase Maryland and graduated
from Towson
University with a
BS in Business Administration. Julie returned to graduate school,
earning an MS in Human Resources Development in 1994. Julie's
professional background includes 13 years of aligning several
organizations HR strategies with their business goals.
Julie enjoys spending time with family
and friends and participating in community outreach projects. Her
Mottos to live by are:
- Treat others as you wish to be treated.
- Leadership matters.
- There is always room for one more at the
table.
Please join us as we welcome Julie to
our team!
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HRi Teams
with Quicken Loans
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Human Resources, Inc. has teamed with
Quicken Loans to provide you with an exciting new benefit. As a client
or employee of a Human Resources, Inc., you are eligible for financial
education and discounted home financing to take advantage of your most
valuable investment - your home.
The Home Loan Benefit Program provides
research tools, expert advice, priority loan processing, a dedicated
website and your own personal loan consultant to help assess your
situation and determine the best loan program to fit your needs. Plus, you'll get $500 off closing costs. Detailed
information about this exciting program is coming your way soon - Or if
you're an employee of HRi and want to check it
out now, sign in at HRi
Online.
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