Northwest Regional Workforce Center

Business Customer/Employer Services

Resources

The HR Toolkit
The Montana Department of Labor Job Service Workforce Centers have identified the Business Customer as a #1 priority. Our goal is to assist you as you grow your business and continue to provide quality jobs for Montana citizens.
The information was compiled to assist with building a workforce that will positively impact your organization. Included in this resource book are tips on: The Hiring Process, Hiring Tools, Catching & Releasing Talent, Cost of Turnover, Motivation Tools to Help Retain Employees, Keys to Training, Business Forms and Contacts.

The Business Development HR Toolkit
The toolkit, developed by the Flathead Regional Business Center offers our business customers some of the tools they need to understand HR laws and reglations when doing business in Montana. Sections include information on hiring, applications, interviewing, checking references, employee handbooks, employee evaluations, employee retention, personnel records, progressive discipline, sexual harassment, wage and hour laws, employment laws and other personnel-related information as well as some forms and checklists to help you.

SBDC - Small Business Start Up Tools

Do you need help starting a business or assistance in helping your business grow to become more profitable? The Montana Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) focus on the creation, retention and expansion of small businesses. Each year, the Montana SBDC network counsels more than 1,500 entrepreneurs and existing business owners through direct assistance and referral.

Required USERRA Posters
USERRA protects the job rights of individuals who voluntarily or involuntarily leave employment positions to undertake military service. USERRA also prohibits employers from discriminating against past and present members of the uniformed services, and applicants to the uniformed services.

The Job Service Employers' Committees
A group of employers representing a cross section of the business community. These employers volunteer to serve as advisors to the Montana Department of Labor and as liaisons between the Montana Department of Labor (MTDOL) and the employer community.