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ULMER & ASSOCIATES, LLC
413 Rockvalley Lane NW 
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 
Phone: (319) 390-4646 
FAX: (319) 390-2929

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Frequently Asked Questions

The topics of discussion in the Human Resources field are so vast, it is difficult to cover them all at one time. Below are some of the most common questions that we receive at Ulmer & Associates, LLC. Please select a category in which you are interested and a list of the most commonly asked questions will appear.

Performance Management How do I prepare for a performance evaluation?

Performance Management How often should performance appraisals be done?

Performance Management My managers do not know how to give a good performance appraisal. What do I do?

Assessments When is the best time to give an assessment?

Assessments What does a reliable assessment measure?

Assessments How do I know if a person is telling the truth on an assessment?

Assessments How do I choose the proper assessment tool?

Assessments How expensive are assessments?

Assessments Are assessments legal for hiring?

Assessments Is there a way to get different perspectives on the performance of some of my managers?

Employment How do I select the best person for this job?

Employment How do I know if a person is right for the job that is open?

Employment Is a resume or job application better?

Employment What questions can I ask in a job interview?

Employment How expensive is employee turnover?

Job Descriptions What information needs to be in my job description?

Job Descriptions Why is a job description important?

Job Descriptions How do I know if a job is exempt or non-exempt?

Job Descriptions Why do I need job descriptions?

Employee Handbooks I own a small company. Do I still need an employee handbook?

Employee Handbooks How do I know if I need a policy on a particular subject in my Employee Handbook?

Employee Handbooks What should my employee handbook include?

Compensation What impact will all these raises have on my bottom line?

Compensation How will my wages/salaries impact my budget?

Compensation What is "Internal Equity" and why is it important?

Compensation What is "Pay for Performance"?

Compensation How are wage/salary ranges determined?

Compensation What factors should be considered when determining an employee's raise?

Compensation How much should I pay this employee?