Apr 23 2008
Cook County Corruption Chronicles. . . . Part 45
Excerpts from the second semi-annual report by Shakman Compliance Administrator (CA) Julia M. Nowicki:
3. Conduct training of Bureau of HR staff on specific and critical human resources skills.
Preliminary findings from the desk audit suggest that a significant number of Bureau of HR staff lack human resources experience and credentials, and some a e performing critical functions such as applicant screening even though they have no previous experience or education in human resources. Many have been employed at the Bureau of HR for significant period of time and are self-trained. A number of staff members, however, have been employed in the Bureau of HR for a short period of time and, therefore, have limited on-the-job training in I-IR practices.
The CA recommends that all Bureau of HR staff who are performing critic duties such as drafting of job descriptions and position evaluation, applicant screening, compensation analysis and employee training, regardless of tenure, be required t? undergo formal training to ensure they are able to perform these critical function.
To be continued…
You can read the full Shakman report here.
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