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Human resource management information for community and voluntary groups are listed on this page of the Managing Well catalogue.
A brochure for non-profit organisations covering the duties of employers and managers of volunteers and how to meet these obligations.
Publisher WorkInfo, Department of LabourFormat Electronic and hardcopyPublication date 2003 Pages 8 Cost FreeWebsite www.workinfo.govt.nz
Discusses employers' legal requirements, expectations of employers and employees, frameworks and policies, conflict resolution, performance appraisals and more.
Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services IncFormat CD-ROM or hardcopyPublication date 2000Pages 11Cost $15 hardcopy or $65 for CD with a set of 6 resources on employment
A guide to conflict resolution.
Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services IncFormat CD-ROM or hardcopyPublication date 1999Pages 10Cost $15 hardcopy or $80 for CD with a set of 7 resources on organisational issues
Plain English employer guides covering a wide range of employment-related topics are offered by the Employers and Manufacturers Association (Central). Free for members online. Contents cover:
Policies and other material is also available on rights and responsibilities in the employment relationship, recruitment, independent contractors, employee stress education, and equal employment opportunities.
Publisher EMA CentralFormat CD-ROM, electronic or hardcopyPublication date VariousPages VariousCost Free for members online. For non-members, guides cost $18 (plus GST) each, or $144 (plus GST) for the whole kit.Website www.emacentral.org.nz
A practical guide to recruiting staff. Outlines the process for budgeting, preparing job descriptions, advertising, interviewing skills, reference checks, and employment agreements.
Updated to include the Holidays Act 2003, this is a guide to employment agreements and problem solving. Includes changes up to July 2005.
Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services IncFormat CD-ROM or hardcopyPublication date 2005Pages 19Cost $15 hardcopy or $65 for CD with a set of 6 resources on employment
A large range of fact sheets including ones on volunteers, volunteers on marae, and stress.
Publisher WorkInfo, Department of LabourFormat Electronic and hardcopyPublication date VariousPages Series of 3-page fact sheets Cost FreeWebsite www.workinfo.govt.nz
Section D of the Community Development Resource Kit covers the Employment Relations Act 2000, agreements, recruitment, and support for workers and volunteers.
Publisher Department of Internal AffairsFormat ElectronicPublication date Revised 2003 Pages 18 pages of a 226 page kit Cost Free onlineWebsite www.dia.govt.nz
New Zealand's one-stop employment relations information shop. Basic information on laws relating to the workplace and the main rights and obligations of employers and employees are outlined.
Website www.ers.govt.nz
This is a guide for committees wanting to form policy to protect their workers in situations where they may be dealing with angry or unhappy clients who may become threatening.
Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services IncFormat CD-ROM or hardcopyPublication date 1999Pages 12Cost $15 hardcopy or $65 for CD with a set of 6 resources on employment
Covers the principles of sound volunteer programmes; planning volunteer programmes; job descriptions; recruiting, interviewing, selecting and placing volunteers; contracts; training, supervision and support; performance appraisals; recognising, motivating and developing volunteers; record keeping; and legal considerations. Includes sample job descriptions, contracts, and performance appraisals.
Publisher New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare OrganisationsFormat HardcopyPublication date Revised 2001 Pages 92 Cost $13.50 for members or $16.50 for non-membersWebsite www.nzfvwo.org.nz
This resource covers has been developed for sporting leaders “who wish to incorporate Human Resource management best practice into their organisations”. The guide covers recruitment and selection, remuneration and benefits, offers of employment, induction, health and safety in employment, performance management, training and development, and disciplinary procedures and termination of employment. There are checklists, templates and guidelines.
Publisher SPARCFormat ElectronicPublication date 2005Pages 181Cost Free onlineWebsite www.sparc.govt.nz
Suggests ways to develop performance appraisals that are user-friendly, assist with future planning and identify opportunities for organisations and individuals.
Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services IncFormat CD-ROM or hardcopyPublication date 2005Pages 12Cost $15 hardcopy or $65 for CD with a set of 6 resources on employment
Covers personnel practices for paid workers including employment procedures, training, supervision and support, performance appraisal and HR development. Includes sample policies, job descriptions, and performance appraisal. There have been considerable changes to legislation since the publication of this manual, and publishers advise that many references to legislation are now out of date. The price has been reduced to reflect this.
Publisher New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare OrganisationsFormat HardcopyPublication date 1994Pages 76 Cost $5Website www.nzfvwo.org.nz
Section C of the Community Development Resource Kit covers planning processes and evaluation methods, issues involved when committees are employers, health and safety and insurance.
Publisher Department of Internal AffairsFormat Electronic and hardcopyPublication date Revised 2003 Pages 18 pages of a 226 page kit Cost Free online. Hardcopy $35 plus $5 P & PWebsite www.dia.govt.nz
This booklet is a practical, easy-to-use handbook to help keep child abusers out of organisations responsible for children. It is useful tool for every organisation where adults are involved with children and young people. The book contains guidance material and sample forms. It has been endorsed by the Office of the Commissioner for Children, Parentline and child advocates throughout New Zealand.
Publisher CPS TrainingFormat Hardcopy Publication date 2000Pages 40Cost $15 plus $2 P & P Website www.cpstraining.co.nz
Helps identify symptoms of stress, and how-to avoid burnout.
Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services IncFormat CD-ROM or hardcopyPublication date 1999Pages 11 Cost $15 hardcopy or $65 for CD with a set of 6 resources on employment
Covers what supervision is, undertaking supervision from an adult education perspective, why supervision is necessary, setting up a supervision relationship, supervision in relation to Māori, supervision contracts and agreements, and evaluating supervision.
Publisher The Supervision Directory Steering Group Format ElectronicPublication date 2005Pages 33 Cost Free onlineWebsite www.supervisioninfo.org.nz
Explains the benefits of supervision and discusses some different forms of supervision.
Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services IncFormat CD-ROM or hardcopyPublication date 1995Pages 28Cost $15 hardcopy or $65 for CD with a set of 6 resources on employment
Fact sheets about setting up a volunteer programme, recruiting, training and managing volunteers, legal obligations and more.
Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services IncFormat CD-ROM or hardcopyPublication date 2001Pages A set of 10 4 page fact sheets Cost $20 hardcopy or $35 for CD with 'Volunteers - How to recruit them'.
How to attract, reward, and integrate volunteers so that they feel valued and a part of the organisation.
Publisher North Shore Community and Social Services IncFormat CD-ROM or hardcopyPublication date 2001Pages 12Cost $15 hardcopy or $35 for CD with 'Volunteer management' fact sheets
A New Zealand handbook for coordinators, educators and volunteers. Included is an overview of volunteering/voluntary work, managing volunteers, common problems in volunteer work an and information about volunteers in different contexts, eg boards, church, sport, and welfare.
Publisher Hazard PressFormat HardcopyPublication date 1998Pages 200 Cost $34.95Website www.hazardpress.co.nz
A guide for non-profit organisations about the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, what responsibilities they have and how to fulfil them.
Publisher WorkInfo, Department of LabourFormat Electronic and hardcopyPublication date 2003Pages 27 Cost FreeWebsite www.workinfo.govt.nz