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• Diversity & Outreach: Proactively target diverse talent pools through partnerships with universities, professional organizations, and diversity-focused job boards.

Selection Techniques:

• Screening Resumes and Cover Letters: Assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with the job description.
• Skills Assessments: Utilize job-specific assessments to evaluate technical skills and aptitudes relevant to the role.
• Phone Interviews: Conduct initial phone interviews to shortlist candidates for further evaluation.
• In-Person Interviews: Structured interviews using pre-determined questions ensure a fair and objective evaluation of each candidate.
• Reference Checks: Contact references to verify information provided by the candidate and gain insights into their work ethic and performance.

Choosing the Best Candidate:

• Selection Committee: Involve a diverse team in the interview and selection process to gain multiple perspectives and mitigate bias.
• Evaluation Criteria: Develop a clear set of criteria based on the job description and desired skills. Evaluate all candidates against these criteria to ensure a fair and objective selection.
• Cultural Fit: Assess a candidate’s fit with the company culture to ensure compatibility with the work environment and team dynamics.

Policies and Procedures:

• Anti-discrimination Laws: Ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws throughout the recruitment process.
• Background Checks: Conduct background checks as permitted by law.
• Clear Communication: Maintain clear communication with all applicants throughout the process, informing them of their application status in a timely manner.

Performance Appraisals and Employee Separation

Performance Appraisals:

1. Setting Goals: Collaborate with employees to establish clear, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals at the beginning of the appraisal period.
2. Performance Monitoring: Regularly track progress towards goals and provide ongoing feedback throughout the year.
3. Evaluation Meeting: Conduct a formal appraisal meeting to discuss accomplishments, areas for improvement, and development plans.
4. Documentation: Document the discussion and key points of the appraisal for future reference.