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TEMPLATE: Reference Check Guide
$3.003.6 Reference Check Guide Most employment applications request the ability to conduct a reference check with a prospective candidate’s previous employers. This three-page guide allows your human resources team to easily prepare for, conduct and score candidates based on the process of checking references provided during the application process. Sections Include: Preparing to make a Reference Check Conducting the Reference Check Evaluation & Scoring Common Reference Check Questions Performance Assessment Grid *From Module 3 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Reference Letter
$3.00When searching for employment, reference from a previous supervisor or manager can go a long way. This one-page template makes drafting a concise and professional letter of reference almost effortless. Employers need only insert employee name, job title, responsibilities, length of employment and examples of performance & behavior. Once signed and dated the letter of reference is ready to be submitted to the departing employee. Reference Consent Form Includes: Release of Employee File Information Signatures Personal Data Name Address Telephone Email Alternate Contact Number *From Module 10 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Rejection Letter Template
$3.00Bad news is often difficult to impart. Finding the right words can be a challenge. The FPHRC's template will help you draft a letter to advise unsuccessful candidates that they were not selected for the position. Sections Include: Letter of Rejection Structure Suggested Wording Easily Adapted to your Corporate Branding *From Module 3 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Reward Ideas
$3.00Whether acknowledging an individual’s achievements or applauding team members on a collaborative effort, be sincere. An honest thank-you can communicate as much gratitude as a t-shirt bearing the company logo. This two-page resource includes a variety of reward options that range in professionalism. Suitable for all levels of work from entry level to senior management. Reward Ideas Include: Individual & Team Rewards Money Time Senses Prestige Public Recognition Fun – I.E. Sports Tickets *From Module 6 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Safety Footwear Reimbursement Form
$2.00This 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. -
TEMPLATE: Salary Scale
$3.00This template will help you list critical factors relevant to your business. Then for each factor, determine the specific weight each level should be assigned. Multiply the level weight by the weight you assigned the factor to calculate the final score for each job. Salary Scoring Includes: Salary scale Minimum New Employee with little or no relevant experience Employee on probation Usual Starting Salary First Year New yet with necessary experience and Knowledge Recognized Experience Employee with 2-4 years of experience relevant to the position New employee with recognized competencies Fully Competent Employee with 3-6 years of experience and who exhibits the desired level of performance New Employee with sound competencies acquired in a similar position Legal Focus Pay Equity *From Module 4 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Sample Confidentiality Agreement
$3.00Often positions require giving employees access to sensitive company information, policies and processes. This one-page template covers all the key elements a standard confidentiality agreement requires to enforce non-disclosure of confidential company information. Sections Include: Definition of Confidential Information Prohibited Uses Permitted Uses *From Module 3 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Sample Conflict Resolution Policy & Procedures
$3.00This resource outlines the roles and responsibilities required of both employees and management in the event of any workplace conflict. Ready to print, distribute and keep ready for the day you will need to use these policies and practices. This template is easy to customize, ready to tailor to suit your organization’s brand, and will complement your existing policies and procedures surrounding the resolution of workplace violence. Examples include: Policy Statement Procedures Three Step Processes Conflict regarding workplace practice and policies Documentation *From Module 1 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Sample Employee Manual Template
$10.00Provide your employees with a master resource covering all company policies, procedures and responsibilities included in the running of your business. This all in one template provides a clean, professional layout with easy to fill sections covering everything from your company overview and mission statement to Performance Management, Code of Business Conduct and Human Rights. Expedite the process of outlining all key elements of your organization including the roles and responsibilities of all positions, as well as the required policies and procedures surrounding the work you do. *From Module 1 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Sample Job Advertisement
$3.00This one-page template outlines the responsibilities, knowledge, skills and physical demands of a sample position for a food manufacturing company. Use this template to easily create and post your hiring needs to job boards everywhere. Sections Include: Company Introduction Position Overview Major Responsibilities Knowledge and Skills Physical Demands *From Module 3 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Sample Metrics Calculations & Forecasting Model
$2.00How 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 -
TEMPLATE: Sample Termination Letter
$3.00Terminating and replacing employees can be costly and time consuming. Use our termination letter templates to streamline your termination process and stay prepared for any circumstance encountered in the running of your business. Termination Letters Include: Termination for Just Cause Letter Template Suggested tone and diction Termination for Other Reasons Letter Template Suggested tone and diction *From Module 10 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Training Activities
$3.00This two-page reference chart covers a range of activities that can be done as team building or coaching exercises at the workplace. This template can be easily customized and distributed to managers and other business leaders that will be responsible for the training and effectiveness of employees in your workplace. Activities Include: Case Study Methods Coaching Sessions Brainstorming Demonstrations Field Trips Lectures Games Group Discussions Learning Circles Panel Discussions Projects Role Playing Simulations Small Group Activities *From Module 5 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Training Needs Assessment Survey
$3.00Recognizing the need for additional training can be a challenge when working with a large group of employees. This three-page assessment makes it easy to determine which employees are aware of the company’s values and growth, as well as which areas each feel could use additional attention. This will assist in the selection of appropriate training methods and content. Questions Include: Do you feel you understand where the company is headed over the next year? How does your work fit in with company goals? How can the company help you improve your job performance? How do we know if our company is successful? Please describe an ongoing issue you feel requires additional attention. Do you need any training to better accomplish your own job? *From Module 5 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Training Plan Template
$3.00Training is an effective way of maximizing an employee’s knowledge and ability to excel at their role within your organization. This three-page template provides you with a system to determine the most relevant areas of improvement and prescribe appropriate training. Sections Include: Needs Assessment Prioritization of Needs Determining Learning Objectives Identifying Training Solutions Evaluating Training Effectiveness *From Module 5 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Turnover Rate Calculation Tool
$2.00This one-page resource makes it easy to calculate your employee turnover rate per month. Package Includes: Departures Per Month Voluntary Retirement Dismissal Discharged Other Active Files Active Files per Month Hires per month *From Module 7 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: WHIMS Test and Answer Key
$10.00Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHIMS) is an essential component of every workplace where hazardous materials may be encountered. In 2015 this system was updated to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling Chemicals (GHS) This seven-page resource includes all the newest pictograms along with their updated definitions. Included are the two styles of label and four symbols required on containers following this updated system. Once the learning material has been absorbed employees can be tested with the attached WHIMS Test and scored for their knowledge of handling hazardous materials as regulated by Federal and International law. WHIMS Package Includes: WHIMS Reference Guide The 10 WHIMS Pictograms The 4 WHIMS Container Labels Consumer Product Definitions Label Use Laws & Legislation Safety Data Sheets (SDS) WHIMS Test Match symbols to the Description Multiple Choice True or False WHIMS Test Answer Key Assessment Results & Signatures *From Module 8 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
TEMPLATE: Workplace Safety Kit
$8.00Safety information must be clearly communicated to all employees. It should focus on safe working practices, accident prevention and emergency procedures. This one-page checklist is ready to use ensuring your organization has thoroughly addressed workplace safety. Checklist Includes: Workplace Safety Checklist A list of employees who have first-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other safety-related certification. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Guidelines for electricity, fire, security, sanitation and public health issues. Procedures for safe handling of equipment. Additional First Aid Kit Contents Instruments Bandage Types Antiseptic Other Risk Evaluation Grid Risks Probability Consequence Severity Safety Action Plan Template Risk Priority Approach Measures to Implement Champion Deadline *From Module 8 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here. -
The Professional Supervisor
$125.00With a host of new challenges and responsibilities to tackle, new supervisors need training that helps them adjust to their new role. Learning how to supervise your new employees on a trial and error basis can lead to discouragement. This course can help you overcome many of the problems a new supervisor may encounter, and to set the groundwork for a successful change in your working life! -
Training & Mentoring – Module Five FPHRC ORIGINAL (Draft)
$25.00In this module we walk you through training, one of the greatest investments you can make in your company’s future. Training enables your organization to improve the skills, efficiency and abilities of your workforce. Simultaneously your product quality, customer satisfaction and quality and assurance checks will also benefit greatly from good training practices. * Part of the FPHRC's Industry Leading Toolkit available in full here -
Workplace Harassment: What It Is & What To Do About It
$200.00Have you ever been in a social situation where you felt uncomfortable? We all experience them from time to time, but what happens when harassment is caused by circumstances you or a colleague you know is subjected to at your workplace every day? There is no reason anyone should feel uncomfortable in their workplace environment, and to this end we offer a comprehensive course to clearly define what constitutes harassment and how to address it from your role in your organization whichever that may be. Now is the time to speak up. By the end of this course learners of every background will know if an action is acceptable at work. If they are the victim of or witness an action that is not they will know what to do. Stand up for fair treatment and safe, enjoyable workplace environments. Take our workplace harassment course today! -
Coaching and Mentoring
$110.00Coach, Mentor, Role Model, Supporter, Guide... do these words ring a bell? Being a coach involves being able to draw from several disciplines. Coaching is based on a partnership that involves giving both support and challenging opportunities to employees. Mentorship is a related skill that is often a part of coaching. It’s about being a guide, offering wisdom and advice when it is needed. Knowing how and when to coach (and when to use other tools, like mentoring) is an essential skill that can benefit both you and your organization. Member price: $88.00 -
Creating and Selling Cannabis Infused Products
$300.00This course provides an introduction to the cannabis-infused product industry. Understand the law that governs and will govern cannabis-infused products in Canada, be able to distinguish between the principal ingredients that make up a cannabis-infused product, comprehend the different methods of production and understand the difference between a medical and recreational cannabis-infused product. Once you have completed this course, you will be able to understand and demonstrate the skills to provide general knowledge related to cannabis and cannabis edible products in Canada. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Marijuana In the Workplace: Issues, Impacts and Responsibilities
$150.00The rules and responsibilities of Marijuana in the workplace are a topic employers and employees alike must be well versed in for today’s workplace. Especially in the food and manufacturing industry the use of cannabis during work hours can be a dangerous hazard for all parties involved. As such it is important to have appropriate policies in place governing it’s use, and clear training provided to all employees to mitigate risk. Join us as we explore the impact and responsibilities of Marijuana in the workplace. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Quality and Safety Fundamentals in Cannabis
$300.00This course provides an overview of key safety standards and quality assurance requirements essential to cannabis production. Potential pathogens and contaminants are also identified along with recommendation on how to prevent such issues. Learning will be made easy with our engaging activities, quizzes, and games. Your knowledge will be tested in the final exam, in which you will receive an official certificate. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
The Evolution of Cannabis in Canada
$300.00This course will serve as a comprehensive history of cannabis in Canada. How did we get to a place where today we are one of the first industrialized countries in the world to legalize the recreational use of cannabis? Where do we go from here? Join us and learn about the past, present and future of cannabis in Canada. With cannabis now being legalized, this one-of-a-kind course offers you the opportunity to gain new and relevant knowledge about this emerging industry. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Introduction to Preventive Control Plans
$399.00In this course, we'll explore various technical terms and concepts associated with food safety, accompanied by industry-specific real-life examples. Our focus will be on the distribution of responsibility for food safety, and we'll provide you with practical guidance on developing successful food safety cultures, implementing preventative control plans, and navigating the federal inspection process. This course is an excellent option for those who are federally registered or export outside of Canada and want to refresh their knowledge. Stay informed about the latest trends and scientific findings in food safety by reaching out to us if you have any questions or concerns. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Food Safety and Meat Processing 101
$399.00Food Safety & Meat Processing 101 is an interactive, online course that focuses on Industry Legislation & Regulation, Workplace Policies & Procedures, Food Processing Equipment, Workplace Health & Safety, Meat Types and Cuts 101, Knife Sharpening, Food Safety, Cleaning and sanitation including waste, Product Quality, Food Traceability and Communication & Leadership Skills. *Become a member to receive 20% off -
Salubrité Alimentaire et Transformation des Viandes 101
$399.00Ce cours d’introduction aborde les compétences professionnelles d’un découpeur de viande industrielle. Les sujets comprennent : la salubrité alimentaire; l’équipement de protection individuelle; les couteaux et outils de découpe des viandes; l’entretien de l’équipement, l’assainissement et la salubrité alimentaire; la santé et sécurité au travail; les lois et règlements, et les aptitudes de communication et de leadership. Les participants au cours seront également initiés aux différents types de viandes et aux coupes de viandes. *Devenez membre pour recevoir 20% de reduction -
Traceability Systems in the Food Manufacturing Industry
$249.00The information the Traceability Program provides makes management of product recalls fast and effective, reduces risks of a food safety crisis, and demonstrates that the processor is a responsible manufacturer. This course demonstrates how to develop and implement a Traceability Program for a food processing facility. This course introduces users to the topic of traceability, examines the relationship between traceability and other food safety prerequisite programs and teaches how to design, implement and test the system to ensure it is fully functional. *Become a member to receive 20% off