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Kirstine Johnson

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions regarding how to effectively mentor, coach or counsel employees and managers, when you should terminate an employee or put them on a performance plan, discuss performance management reviews and what should be included in those reviews, how to improve communication amongst managers and employees and share effective "teambuilding" ideas. I have 11 1/2 years experience as a Human Resources Manager and truly enjoy working with all levels of employees and helping to resolve conflict, help all levels of employees embrace change in an organization or position employees and managers for promotions or pay increases within their company.

Experience in the area

I have 14 years of Human Resources Management experience in several different industries such as retail, financial services, insurance and legal. I have provided HR support for over 300 employees and also provided HR support to external clients with one of my previous law firms. I am an expert in the areas of hiring, recruiting, conflict resolution, change management, executive management and employee compensation, performance management evaluations and policy and procedure implementation. I have provided employee relations support to managers and employees, conducted complaint and compliance investigations, coached managers in employee conflict management and counseled employees toward problem resolution.

Organizations

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)and the Lake Washington Human Resources Association

Education/Credentials

Augustana College; B.A. in English and Journalism as well as several courses in Psychology. Colorado State University; M.A. in Speech Communication. Currently studying for the SPHR certification exam through SHRM

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
mel	10/24/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you very much for your help .....
Tim	07/15/09	10	10	10	10
jackie	07/03/09	10	10	10	10	this is a great service. thanks.
meg	06/23/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you - very much appreciated. Great .....
rc	05/29/09	10	10	10	10	Kirstine, Thanks for those answers and it .....

Recent Answers from Kirstine Johnson

2009-10-17 hr keeping info confidential:

Hi Priscilla: I apologize, I was on vacation and had put that I was unavailable but for some reason it wasn't captured by AllExperts ! So I apologize for the delay in getting back to you !! I understand

2009-06-28 work privacy violations:

Hi Jackie: I am very sorry to hear this and I agree, personal information should only be looked at by management and not staff members. Really, there isn't an agency I know of that you can report it

2009-06-26 Key Employee - started a side business:

Hi Julian: I apologize, I didn't see this in my inbox and so I didn't get to read until this morning! Apologies for the delay in responding to your question! You have a legitimate concern here and

2009-06-20 Difficult employee:

Hi Meg: What a frustrating situation for you! And it sounds like you have been doing a good job of mentoring your assistant and you have been patient, so maybe it is time that you have a serious conversation

2009-03-12 my boss shares confidential information about coworkers:

Hi Gemma: I have been trying to think of other avenues you could take to be proactive but am so surprised that your HR Manager took sides with your supervisor especially after you have been there 9 years!!

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