• TEMPLATE: Safety Footwear Reimbursement Form

    $2.00
    This form outlines all fields required when the company purchases and owns an employee’s safety equipment. Complying with safety standards is vital in any industry, however is especially important when working in Food Manufacturing. Footwear is one of the most common requirements all employees must comply with in order to work safely. This cost can be a lot to ask of new hires before any wages have been earned, and it is common for employers to absorb the cost and introduce regulations like footwear cannot be removed from designated locations in the workplace to maximize safety. *From Module 4 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here.
  • Critical Thinking

    $125.00
    In today’s society, many people experience information overload. We are bombarded with messages to believe various ideas, purchase things, support causes, and lead our lifestyle in a particular way. How do you know what to believe? How do you separate the truth from the myths? The answer lies in critical thinking skills. The ability to clearly reason through problems and to present arguments in a logical, compelling way has become a key skill for survival in today’s world. This course will give you some practical tools and hands-on experience with critical thinking and problem solving.
  • Effective Problem-Solving

    $299.00
    Everyone experiences problems from time to time. Some of our problems are big and complicated, while others may be more easily solved. Oftentimes solving problems involves dealing with emotions either within ourselves or others. This is one of the main reasons why companies want employees who can effectively identify and solve problems. Effective problem solvers help their organizations operate more efficiently, be more innovative and deliver exceptional customer service, leading to improved job satisfaction and career development for the employee and higher performance for the organization.  Regardless of their level of complexity, problems are part of life and work. Therefore, problem-solving can be considered a life skill. *Become a member to receive 20% off
  • Generation Gap – Closing the Generation Gap in the Workplace

    $100.00
    There are currently five generations in the workforce. Only a few short years ago employers who were expecting to be faced with mass retirements are now looking at accommodating workers who cannot afford to retire, or are simply healthy and happy enough they’d like to stay at work. However, the labor force continues to put in hard work and lots of strategy to find the right people to fill vacancies and to be able to serve their customers. This course examines the history and reality of the generation gap, especially for recruiters and succession planning. In it, we will explore whether defining the actual limits of each generation is most important, or whether the merits of people within the context of employment is the bigger issue. After all, understanding others helps us to understand ourselves and to manage the people that we work with. We will also explore problems, solutions, and strategies to help overcome issues of the generation gap.   Member price:  $80.00
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Master Class

    $199.00
    This course covers the main steps of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development, ensuring its effectiveness, basic SOP review and maintenance requirements. Learning material includes definition and examples of effective SOPs in food production environments, communication and team responsibilities, testing a prototype system and requirements for updating your facility’s SOP.
  • TEMPLATE: Human Resources Planning Template

    $3.00
    How well can you identify your business’ goals and needs? What implications do they have on your HR teams, staff and management? The FPHRC’s HR Planning Template expedites the process of evaluating your business allowing you and your teams more time to take necessary action. These include questions like: What are your business goals and needs at this time? What is going on in your external environment? Are there any implications for your HR needs such as staffing, training, performance management, etc? Do I have sufficient Staff? What are the potential outcomes of not addressing this gap? *From Module 2 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here
  • TEMPLATE: Human Resources Planning Checklist

    $3.00
    Are you asking the right questions when planning for the future needs of your business? The FPHRC’s HR Planning Checklist asks you the questions you need to address before taking action. These include questions like: What are the organization’s priorities (e.g., market share, revenues per customer)? What emerging directions or organizational changes will have an impact on HR issues (e.g., company expansion, higher-level skill requirements)? Is my plan consistent with other organizational policies such as our business plan and our HR manual? *From Module 2 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here
  • On-Farm Food Safety Training

    $199.00
    This course will meet basic training requirements for on-farm food safety and provide a better understanding on how to implement efficient On-Farm HACCP-based systems. Participants will learn how to develop and enforce a food safety system overview based on a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to sustaining and growing your business in today’s environment. *Become a member to receive 20% off
  • TEMPLATE: Sample Metrics Calculations & Forecasting Model

    $2.00
    How well can you identify your business’ goals and needs? What implications do they have on your HR teams, staff and management? The FPHRC’s HR Planning Template expedites the process of evaluating your business allowing you and your teams more time to take necessary action. Some of these calculations include: Absence Rate: [(# days in a month) / (avg. # of employees during mo.) x (# of workdays)] Cost Per Hire: (Advertising + agency fees + employee referral fees + travel cost of applicants and staff + relocation costs + recruiter pay and benefits) / number of hires Turnover Costs: Total cost of separation + vacancy + replacement + training Management, Operations, Technology, Quality & Standards, Administration and Sales Job Titles, Staff Count, Anticipated Departures, Possible Promotion, Future Demand, Surplus and Shortages *From Module 2 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here