GSEM Employee Handbook 2022-2023

The Chief Human Resources Officer has the overall responsibility to maintain effective enforcement of non discrimination and harassment policies. Each manager is responsible for handling any complaints in accordance with the policy and related procedures. Any manager who is informed of or receives a complaint must report it directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer or designee. If the complaint involves the Chief Human Resources Officer, the complaint should be reported to the employee’s manager, director, or Chief Executive Officer. Each employee is responsible for following established procedures to ensure their complaint is handled promptly and appropriately.

HUMAN RESOURCES PHILOSOPHY

Council employees are employed as strategic partners to promote Girl Scouts by directing and coordinating the goals of the Organization and by providing and administering the Girl Scouts program. The Council is committed to a work environment in which relationships are characterized by dignity, honesty, courtesy, respect, and equitable treatment. The Council strives to provide opportunities for participation, challenge, broadening experiences, individual development, and advancement. The Organization also provides a work environment in which employees receive support, recognition and appreciation for work well done. These Human Resource policies seek to reflect these commitments. The Council will follow all local, state, and federal laws regarding all employment matters, provide for appropriate interpretation, and ensure policies are adhered to. All regular full-time and part-time employees are expected to adhere to all policies. Any employee who acts contrary to these policies is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The terms specified in this handbook are based upon prevailing business conditions and subject to change based, upon evolving legal requirements and/or business considerations. With the passage of time, it may be necessary to revise, supplement, or rescind policies or portions of this handbook. Nothing in this Handbook is intended to create, nor does it create, a contract, either implied or explicit, The Council reserves the right to make such changes at its sole and absolute discretion.

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