Services: Consultations
Diversity and Workplace Communications -
Detailed Descriptions
DIVERSITY/COMMUNICATION CONSULTATION
This consultation will assist dioceses, national organizations,
religious congregations and other church-related organizations
to create, maintain and manage workplace diversity. Elements
include:
• surveying individuals on their views about diversity
and inclusion with respect to the organization’s culture.
• engaging senior management in dialogue on diversity
and in-clusion in order to maximize program support and to
strengthen efforts in employee communication at the highest
organizational levels.
• presentations to individuals to develop attitudes of
openness to differ-ences, including differences in gender,
race, ethnicity, work classification, state in life and other
differences which can lead to unnecessary and harmful divisions
in the workplace.
• developing workplace structures and practices which
address conflict about differences and encourage ongoing inclusion
of all staff members in a work-place where the dignity of
the person is upheld as a value.
OUTSOURCED HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
NACPA can provide dioceses, agencies, parishes and religious
congregations with outsourced personnel to meet their human
resource needs. As the scope of the human resources field
expands, many small to mid-sized church organiza-tions find
they need additional temporary support and do not want to
add to their regular staff. NACPA’s services provide
professional assistance for day-to-day issues which arise
such as recruitment, compensation, policies and procedures
and employee relations. Specific services tailored to meet
the individual needs of our clients include an initial human
resource audit to assess overall needs; personnel policy review
and development; compensation systems development and maintenance;
performance appraisal coordination and review; employment
searches; supervisory training and team building.
GENERAL CONSULTATIONS
Human Resource Services
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
HUMAN RESOURCES AUDIT
This is a professionally conducted analysis of a current or
projected human resource system and its place within an institution.
The audit identifies strengths and weaknesses and sets the
direction for making the human resource system more effective.
The audit offers a comprehensive review. It includes the following
areas: organization of leadership and staff, policies and
procedures, staff competence, recruitment and hiring, placement
processes, compensation and benefits, performance appraisal,
personnel data and files, professional development, crisis
intervention processes, pre-retirement and retirement education
and planning, grievance procedures, and termination.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM AND FORMS DEVELOPMENT
This consultation begins with a review of the purposes of
employee performance appraisal. Once organizational objectives
are clarified and staff input gathered, procedures and forms
are developed. Training of supervisors and employees is a
recommended component for this type of consultation.
PERSONNEL POLICY AND HANDBOOK REVIEW AND/OR DEVELOPMENT
A number of organizations have utilized this consultation.
Existing policies can be reviewed and updated. Entire policy
books can be created. Simplified Employee Handbooks can be
created to supplement detailed Personnel Policy Manuals. Supervisor
Handbooks can be created to give supervisors with the type
of information they need to provide effective leadership to
employees.
POLICIES CONSOLIDATION
Varying personnel policies for different locations or entities
are reviewed and consolidated. The service includes facilitation
of needs assessment with staff input and recommendations on
implementation strategies and communication plans.
BENEFITS CONSOLIDATION
Varying benefits programs for different locations or entities
are reviewed and consolidated. The service includes development
of cost estimates prior to final recommendations, implementation
strategies and communication plans.
SPECIFIC NACPA CONSULTATIONS
A consultation can be designed to address any of a number
of issues based on your needs, including the following examples:
• Creation of Job Descriptions
• General review employee benefits
• Development of flexible benefits plans
• Development of grievance procedures and mediation and
conciliation processes
To arrange for these services contact the NACPA office at
513-421-3134 or email at nacpa@nacpa.org.
Return to Consultations
|
