Competent employees are essential for the success of the programs and services of the AWNA.  The AWNA is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees who meet the needs of the members, customers, the public, and the AWNA.  In order to do this, the AWNA treats employees in a fair and equitable manner that recognizes the personal dignity and resourcefulness of individuals.

 

Parameters:

 

The Executive Director ensures that:

1.1 Written human resource policies are developed, implemented, assessed, and revised, if needed.  These policies must conform to all current relevant legislation and employment standards, and must:

Be consistent with the values of the AWNA

Be fair and equitable to all AWNA employees

Clarify expectations, such as conditions and terms of employment, and hiring practices

Establish workplace standards and practices

Establish standards of conduct that prevent employees from exposure to harassment

1.2 Each employee receives an up-to-date job description that outlines areas of responsibility and clarifies lines of accountability.

1.3 A personnel manual is easily accessible to all employees.

1.4 Employees are informed of their rights under the human resource policies.

 

The Executive Director is responsible for hiring competent staff for all areas of the AWNA.

2.2 The Executive Director ensures that AWNA has consistent, fair, and open recruitment, selection, and promotion processes.

 

The Executive Director ensures that:

Each employee receives a formal orientation to: 

His or her job

Health and safety within the AWNA

The AWNA, including office procedures

3.2 An effective staff education and development process is in place so that employees can meet current job requirements, and are prepared for future needs of the AWNA.

 

The Executive Director ensures that:

4.1 Each employee is aware of performance expectations, and of the standards against which his or her performance is assessed.  

Each employee has a formal performance assessment that:

Is based on job-related performance and/or qualifications

Recognizes job-related competencies and areas for improvement

Encourages professional development

Is conducted at least annually

 

The Executive Director fosters a working environment with a sense of community in which employees recognize and value one another as persons, and in which there are effective working relationships.  To do this, the Executive Director ensures that:

5.1 Employees are given an opportunity to be involved in program planning, development, and evaluation.

5.2 Employees are informed, in a timely manner, of significant policy changes that affect the individual and/or the AWNA.

The confidentiality of all employees is respected.

Ongoing feedback is solicited from employees about the operation of the AWNA.