The ideas below are the result of research into innovative and successful human resource practices and strategies, including many recommendations from Washington State agencies.

 

These ideas are intended to spark thought about how your organization might improve its ability to manage its human resources. Not every idea will work in every organization.

 

New entries to the HR Idea Bank are added on an ongoing basis. Check back frequently to see the latest.

Employee Turnover

• Designing Exit Interviews 
• Exit Interview Template (Word file)
• Sample Exit Interview Letter (Word file)

Employee Engagement

• Improving Employee Performance in the Economic Downturn (Corporate Leadership Council membership required)

Employee Performance Planning and Evaluation

• Using Uniform Evaluation Cycles
• Cascading Business Goals
• Using Measures in Performance Plans
• Conducting Interim Reviews
• Improving Performance Evaluations

Employee Development

• Requiring Regular Coaching and Feedback
• Preparing Meaningful Individual Development Plans

Employee Performance Issues 

• Addressing Performance Issues
• Managing Attendance Issues