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HR Essentials Course Program Description (Topics):

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The course covers an overview of all functional areas of HRM.  Topics covered are listed below (this is NOT an all inclusive list).

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Business Management, Leadership & Strategy: HRM roles, competencies, and careers; ethics in the workplace; HR planning; forecasting supply and demand; leadership and management principles; strategic planning; environmental scanning and key trends; HR audits; financial statements; balanced scorecard;  mission/vision/values and organizational culture; organizational structures; HR Information Systems; Business metrics; corporate government and ethics; understanding the legislative process; corporate social responsibility; individual performance and retention strategies; job satisfaction; organizational commitment; motivation and learning theories; leadership theory

 

Recruitment and Selection: Major EEO laws and concepts; diversity, EEO, and affirmative action; Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection; EEO compliance; managing diversity; harassment (all types) and workplace relationships; developing jobs - design, analysis, descriptions, and specifications; recruitment; interviewing; selection and placement; selection tools, tests, and methods; background investigations

 

Human Resource Development & Retention: Talent Management; strategic training; needs assessment; training design; training delivery; evaluation of training; careers; development needs analysis; development of employees; succession planning; management development; coaching; identifying and measuring employee performance; legal and effective performance appraisals; performance management

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Compensation & Benefits: Laws effecting compensation and benefits; compensation systems design and pay structures; developing a base pay system; incentives for performance; organization and team-based incentives; executive compensation; mandatory benefits; health care; time-off benefits; benefits administration

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Employee Relations: Employment laws; rights, and responsibilities; common law doctrines (employment at will, negligent hiring, etc.); policies, procedures, and rules; employee corrective actions; alternative dispute resolution (ADR); positive employee relations practices; workplace investigations

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Risk Management & Compliance: Legal requirements; intellectual property; global risk management; safety management; health issues; security issues; investigation procedures; OSHA, enforcement agencies; risks; violence in the workplace; emergency response plans; surveillance; employee assistance programs; employee wellness programs; substance abuse or chemical dependency issues

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