Management Management Style The intimacy of our store will result in a coaching management style. The store manager will be interactive and inclusive with all employees. The manager will consult with the rest of the staff before making any big decisions regarding the store, its operations or policies. The friendly environment of our store is consistent throughout every aspect of our store. The store manager encourages employees’ opinions on all subjects. Employees will be praised for providing their insight and offering suggestions for improvements within the company. Small prizes (coffee, lunch, or merchandise) will be rewarded when necessary feedback and suggestions are implemented within the company. There will be distinguished managers and managerial tasks at the store but collaborative teamwork will strongly be advocated. This Land plans to promote from within. This allows dedicated employees to be rewarded in a manner that reflects their hard work and commitment to the company. This policy will result in all employees achieving the highest level of knowledge regarding the product This Land is selling to will help them meet and exceed sales goals, which will ultimately lead them to advancements within the company. The manager on duty will be required to conduct a meeting with the opening staff every morning. The purpose of these meetings will be mainly to get the staff motivated for the day but also to inform them of new arrivals, current promotions, answer any question, reflect on the previous day and mention any special daily goals and their incentives.
This Land will employ McGrady and Tom Gavin.
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Lauren received her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College Chicago with a concentration in fashion merchandising. The knowledge she gleaned from her studies, as well as her extensive training in the service industry will complement her management style. In her early twenties she managed a jewelry store, The Silver Lady, located in the bustling shopping district of Central West End in St. Louis, Missouri. Here she learned the intricacies involved in running a small business including buying, pricing, merchandising, and building customer relations. Tom Gavin received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College with a concentration in Arts Entrepreneurship and Journalism. Tom has also spent the past six years operating as a beverage director for some of Chicago’s finest boutique wine and spirits shops. Tom is also a member Gemini Club, an emerging act on Chicago’s music scene. He is the lead vocalist for the band and has been acknowledge by several Chicago publications and bloggers for his keen sense of style. We are hoping a strategic alliance can be formed between the two entities. Both Tom and Lauren all well known in the community and have developed a strong following of friends and associates in Chicago. Together they will successfully own and operate all divisions of This Land. Operating within a strict budget will require the owner managers to take on the role of sales staff for the first year. This Land anticipates a higher flow of traffic over the weekends and in order to manage the volume of business we anticipate, we will hire two, part-time employees. Possible candidates are young enthusiastic males with a passion for service and keen sense of the style and aesthetic associated with our
brand. Pay Scale Employees are paid on the 1st and 15th of each month. New employees are required to complete an Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate (W-4). Employees must present their Social Security card to Employment when completing the required forms. Optional forms employees may wish to file are paycheck direct deposit authorization card, union or association dues card, and other deductible employee paid benefits. Pay rates will vary based on education and experience. Pay will start at $10/hour and max out at $15/hour for regular employees. Employees who remain in the company for several years and have shown commitment to our mission will be offered a salaried position in management. Details will vary based on experience and sales volume of both the individual and the store. Employees will also be offered compensation contingent upon their ability to meet and exceed sales goals. Examples of such compensation may be, but is not limited to, trips to trade shows or meet and greats with design collaborative, as well as gifts in the form of store merchandise or credits and employee discounts on in store purchases. Overtime Non-exempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in a given week. Holiday, vacation, and sick time are not included in hours used to determine overtime eligibility. Overtime pay equals 1.5 times and employee’s regular hourly rate. All overtime must be approved the manager in advance
Policy Concerning Sick Days Regular attendance is essential to the Company’s efficient operation and is a necessary condition of employment. When employees are absent, schedules and customer commitments fall behind, and other employees must assume added workloads. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled and on time. If it is impossible to report for work as scheduled, employees must call their manager before their starting time. If your manager is unavailable, a voice message should be left. If the absence is to continue beyond the first day, the employee must notify their manager on a daily basis unless otherwise arranged. Calling in is the responsibility of every employee who is absent. Absence for three consecutive workdays without notifying the manager is considered voluntary termination/job abandonment and unemployment benefits will be denied.
Vacation All full-time employees are eligible for vacation pay. New full-time employees will receive a pro-rated number of vacation days based on one day for each month worked in the hired calendar year, not to exceed 10 days. In the first full calendar year and through the calendar year in which the employee’s 3-year anniversary of employment occurs, employees will receive 10 vacation days each year. In the calendar year of the employee’s 4-year anniversary of employment, employees will receive 15 vacation days each year. In the calendar year of the employee’s 10-year anniversary of employment, employees will receive 20 vacation days each year.
Up to 5 unused vacation days may be carried over into the next year. All other unused vacation time will be paid out in the final paycheck for that year. Employees should notify their manager at least one month in advance of taking vacation time. All vacation requests are subject to manager approval. In addition, employees should directly communicate vacation dates to co-workers to ensure customer needs are met. Part-time employees who work on a regular schedule all year are eligible for vacation benefits on a pro-rated basis based on the schedule above.
Holidays The company will observe the following holidays: • • • •
New Year’s Day Independence Day (4th of July) Thanksgiving Day Christmas
The store will be closed for the entire day on holidays listed above. This Land may acknowledge other holidays by adjusting store ours.
Personal Days Employees are eligible for 4 paid personal days per calendar year. New employees will accrue 1 personal day for every 3 months worked in the hired calendar year. Personal days may be used at the employee’s discretion for religious holidays and personal matters. Personal
days not used by the end of the year will be paid out to the employee in the final paycheck for that year.
Sick Days Sick days are provided for illness of the employee, their spouse or children. Employees should use their personal days or vacation days for non-illness related time off. All full-time employees will receive sick days according to the following schedule: Employees will be eligible for paid sick days after 1 year of employment. After 1 year of employment, employees will be eligible for one sick day for every two months worked from date of hire, with a maximum of 5 days in their first year of employment. Every succeeding calendar eligible for 5 sick days.
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Sick days may not be accumulated and carried over from year to year . All unused sick days by the end of the year is forfeited.
Funeral Leave Employees will be paid the minimum wage governed by the state of Illinois for up to five days to attend the funeral of a close relative, such as a spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings and corresponding in-laws. If additional time off is required, employees should talk to their manager. Time off without pay may be provided so that employees can attend the funeral of individuals other than those listed. Employees may take unused vacation or personal time, but sick days cannot be used.
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absence mandated by jury duty. If an employee receives any compensation for this duty, they should present it to their manager as a temporary payroll adjustment, unless prohibited by law. Employees must present a copy of the Jury Summons to their manager.
Equal Employment Policy It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other details and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based on merit and the principle of furthering equal opportunity. The requirements we impose in filling a position will be those that validly relate to the job performance required. All other personnel actions including compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, recalls from lay-offs, training, education, tuition assistance and recreation programs will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status, in accordance with appropriate law.
Termination Employees who voluntarily resign from the This Land are asked to provide at least two week advance notice of their resignation. This notice should be in writing and should briefly state the reason for leaving and the anticipated last day of work. If a terminating employee is eligible for any incentive compensation, bonus, and/or awards, they must be actively employed on the date the compensation, bonus
or awards are presented or paid, in order to receive the compensation, bonus or award.
Drug and Alcohol Policy This Land realizes that the misuse of drugs and alcohol impairs employee health and productivity. Drug and alcohol problems result in unsafe working conditions for all employees and customers. This Land is committed to maintaining a productive, safe, and healthy work environment, free of unauthorized drug and alcohol use. Any employee involved in the unlawful use, sale, manufacturing, dispensing or possession of controlled substances, illicit drugs and alcohol on This Land premises or work sites, or those working under the influence of such substances, will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal and referral for prosecution. In addition, the company has developed and maintains a comprehensive Drug and Alcohol Policy, which employees may obtain from Human Resources.
Safety Policy This Land is sincerely interested in the safety and well being of our employees. This Land will make every effort to keep the office equipment in excellent condition and make sure that all safety devices are working properly. If, in spite of our efforts to ensure safe conditions, if an employee has an accident or ill on the job, it should be reported to the immediately. They will see that prompt attention is provided.
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Workplace Security Policy This Land is committed to maintain a safe and secure
workplace. In order to maintain a secure work environment, the company strictly prohibits employees and visitors from bringing any firearm or other weapons on company property.
Dress Code Policy The Land maintains a casual working environment; however, the attire of each employ must reflect the vision of the company. Employees are encouraged to wear jeans, as This Land will be representing a number of high-end selvage denim companies. Please wear coordinating elements with an heir of refinement and sophistication that visually display inspiration and proper use for This Land merchandise. All employees should use discretion in wearing attire that is appropriate for customer interaction. No cut-offs or short shorts!
Smoking Policy This Land encourages employees not to smoke and maintains a non-smoking policy within the office. Employees should smoke either before or after their shift. If smoking before the shift, employees are required to wash hands and anything else necessary to remove the offensive smell.
Telephone and Computer Use Policy The Company understands that when employees work during the week it is occasionally necessary to conduct personal business during office hours. However, employees should limit their personal use of the telephone and computer during office hours. Talk to your manager if you have any questions as to how much is too much time. Employees who abuse this policy are subject to disciplinary procedures up to and including discharge.
Business Expense Reimbursement
The company will reimburse employees for expense which are directly business related to include: travel expenses, office supplies, and mileage incurred while traveling on business. Employees must submit receipts for all expenses. Employees should consult with their manager prior to business trips to confirm eligible expenses.