The most comprehensive program for setting up your HR process for your small business.

The Four (4) Sessions

Session 1-A — Recruitment & Hiring Systems (Thurs July 2 , 2026 9am-12nn)

How to Hire the Right People Without Guessing
GOAL:
Build a structured hiring process that attracts, screens,
and selects the right talent.

OUTLINE (3 Hours)
1. HR Foundations for SMEs 
   – Why small businesses fail at hiring
   – Hiring as a system, not a gut decision

2. Workforce Planning 
   – Defining roles based on business needs
   – Reactive hiring vs planned hiring

3. Job Design + Role Clarity 
   – Writing effective job descriptions
   – Responsibilities + success metrics

4. Recruitment Channels + Sourcing 
   – Referrals, FB groups, LinkedIn, platforms
   – Employer branding basics

5. Screening + Interview Process
   – Structured interview questions
   – Skills test vs culture fit

6. Hiring Decision + Offer Process 
   – Scorecards
   – Compensation basics

Activity 1 (Hiring Kit v1)
Create:
– 1 Job Description Template
– Interview Scorecard
– 5 Interview Questions for a Needed Role

Session 1-B —  Onboarding & Employee Integration (Thurs July 2, 2026 1-4pm)

Turn New Hires Into Productive Team Members Fast
GOAL:
Build a repeatable onboarding system that reduces turnover
and confusion.

OUTLINE (3 Hours)
1. Why Onboarding Matters 
   – The first 30 days determines retention

2. Pre-boarding Checklist 
   – Contracts, requirements, tools, access

3. First Day / First Week Structure 
   – Orientation plan
   – Expectations + culture setup

4. Training Systems for SMEs 
   – SOP-based training
   – Buddy system + check-ins

5. Probationary Period Management
   – DOLE probation rules
   – Evaluation structure

6. Onboarding Success Metrics
   – Time-to-productivity
   – Early engagement

ACTIVITY 2 (Onboarding System Pack)
Build:
– 7-Day Onboarding Plan
– Probation Evaluation Form
– 1-Page Employee Handbook Draft (culture + rules)


Session 2-A — Retention + Performance Management (Fri July 3, 2026 9am-12nn)

Keep Good People and Build Accountability

GOAL:
Create systems that reduce attrition and improve performance.

OUTLINE (3 Hours)
1. Why Employees Leave (20 min)
   – Compensation is rarely the only reason
   – Clarity + growth + recognition

2. Retention Strategies for SMEs
   – Stay interviews
   – Career pathways in small teams

3. Performance Management Basics 
   – KPIs per role
   – Output-based evaluation

4. Feedback + Coaching Culture 
   – Monthly 1:1s
   – Constructive correction frameworks

5. Handling Low Performance 
   – Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)

6. Rewards + Recognition Systems 
   – Simple incentives that work

ACTIVITY 3 (Performance & Retention Toolkit)
Create:
– KPI Sheet for 1 Role
– Monthly Performance Review Template
– Simple Recognition System for Your Team

Session 4-A — DOLE Compliance + HR Policies (Fri July 3, 2026 1-4pm)

Protect the Business and Build Trust Through Compliance

GOAL:
Ensure legal compliance and create essential HR policies.

OUTLINE (3 Hours)
1. Core DOLE Rules Every Employer Must Know 
   – Employment types (regular, probationary, project)
   – Working hours + overtime rules
   – Holidays, leaves, rest days

2. Mandatory Benefits + Payroll Compliance
   – SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG
   – 13th month pay
   – Minimum wage rules

3. Required HR Documentation 
   – Contracts, memos, policies
   – Employee 201 file checklist

4. Discipline + Termination Process 
   – Due process (Twin Notice Rule)
   – Just vs authorized causes

5. Building Your HR Policy Manual 
   – Code of conduct
   – Attendance, leave, behavior rules

6. Final HR System Roadmap

ACTIVITY 4 (HR Compliance Pack – Final Output)
Submit:
– Employee Contract Template
– HR Compliance Checklist
– Draft HR Policy Manual (minimum 5 policies)

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT (HR DEPARTMENT IN A BOX)
By the end of Session 4, participants will have:

– Hiring System
– Onboarding Workflow
– Performance + Retention Tools
– DOLE-Compliant HR Templates
– HR Policy Manual Starter Kit