PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
- Recruit a small, strong Personnel Committee
- Ideally include an attourney (or someone who can connect to legal resources)
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Include at least one Personnel Committee member on Search Committees
STAFF POLICIES AND STRUCTURE
- Review or create a staff handbook
- Establish clear policies for:
- Hiring & Onboarding
- Compensation & Benefits
- Evaluation & Supervision
- Problem employee processes
- Work hours & expectations
Other churches are often willing to share sample handbooks.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (EAP)
Consider offering an EAP to support:
- Mental health needs
- Counseling services
- Areas not fully covered by insurance