Human Resources

Employment Policies
A document outlining Creative Trust’s employment policies, including employment philosophy and policies for hiring, termination, and terms of employment.
Anti-Racism Policy
A sample policy from Creative Trust
Emergency Procedures Manual – Tafelmusik
A document outlining procedures for how to handle various emergencies, including power outages and fire, gas, and medical emergencies.
Executive Director Performance Review
A sample performance review format for an executive employee
Letter of Agreement – Creative Trust
A sample Letter of Agreement between an employee and Creative Trust (the employer), including principle duties of the employee, entitled benefits, termination and term of employment.
Performance Review – Tafelmusik
A sample sheet documenting the language Tafelmusik uses when carrying out an employee performance review.
Anti-Racism Policy – Tafelmusik
Tafelmusik’s in-depth anti-racism policy, which is similar in nature and layout to Creative Trust’s, but with variations on wording.
The Art of Volunteer Management – Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir and Opera Atelier
A document by two Creative Trust members on effective ways to work with volunteers.
Volunteers: General Rules and Guidelines – Tafelmusik
A document outlining the best ways to work with volunteers, including specific duties, volunteer safety and general first aid tips.
Cultural Careers Council Ontario (CCCO)
A treasure trove of tools, tips, templates, articles and research. The CCCO focuses on human resources and career development issues of workers, employed or self-employed, in Ontario’s arts and culture community. Their outstanding Human Resources Management Series (2004) in French & English, with the Cultural Human Resources Council, ranges from ¬Human Resources: An Overview, to ¬ Job Descriptions, ¬ Recruiting the Right People, ¬ Managing Employee Performance, ¬ Dealing with Challenge and Conflict, ¬ Coaching, Mentoring and Succession Planning, ¬ Benefits and Retirement Plans, Termination of Employment and¬ Best Practices in the Cultural Sector.
Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)
HR Council for the Voluntary/Non-Profit Sector
Ontario Museums Association (OMA)
Lots of tip sheets, sample policies, case studies and legislative links in the Member’s Area
Human Resources in Small Organizations: Top Ten Tips
from the CCCO HR SWAP MEET, Cathy Blackbourn, Ontario Museum Association.
Moneyless Staff Motivating: Top Ten Tips

from the CCCO HR SWAP MEET, Brett Hendrie, HotDocs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival
Presentations with Pizzazz: Top Ten Tips
from the CCCO HR SWAP MEET, Micheline MacKay, Opera.ca
Rewarding Volunteers: Top Ten Tips
from the CCCO HR SWAP MEET, Bob McCarthy, Manager of Volunteer Resources and Interns, Canadian Stage