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Recent Projects

Employee Handbook
Edited, updated and produced final version of employee handbook, ensured all policies were current, and all practices --including forms being used-- were in order.  Distributed handbook electronically to all employees and collected handbook receipts.  Posted electronic version of the handbook in the company's intra-net.  Result -  HR has signed handbooks receipts, and all employees have access to the latest version of the employee handbook on-line.

Safety Plan  

Updated safety plan, posted on the company's intra-net creating a "Safety Corner" where employees can at any time access the safety plan, workers's compensation information, access to the emergency and disaster plan as well as make suggestions directly to the safety officer. Result - All employees have access to the latest safety information which is vital in case of an emergency or injury.

Selection of Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Researched the selection and purchase options of an ATS.  Inventoried the needs of all users, quantified selection criteria, requested proposals from vendors, narrowed finalists, arranged vendor on-line demonstrations, sampled software.  Result - Helped client identify which vendor and ATS software best met their needs.

Employee Orientation in Spanish
Conducted new employee orientation in Spanish for employees at manufacturing company,  who did not speak English. Employee handbook, individual job descriptions and performance evaluation forms  --all of which had been translated into Spanish -- were discussed in detail.  Result- Employees left feeling more committed, more valued, and with an increased understanding of the employer's policies and their own responsibilities.

Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

Companies with federal contracts must comply with the Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs regarding how on-line and electronic applicants have to be processed and considered.   In collaboration with HR staff, wrote the standard operating procedures in detail outlining the application and selection process so that it met all the OFCCP requirements.  Result- The company is better able to organize their employment activities and ensure compliance with the OFCCP.