Upcoming SessionsClass TimesLocationCostRegister
April 28, 20169am to 4:00pmCanisius CPD$595
September 15, 20169am to 4:00pmCanisius College Campus$595

DESCRIPTION

If you’re in a management role, you may not have the expertise to deal with certain employee relationship issues you face. Yet, you’ll be expected to make a decision that’s not only effective, but legal, as well. It’s therefore imperative that you have a basic understanding of the essentials of human resource management, even if you’re not an HR professional. This course will prepare you to take on a strategic role in managing human resource responsibilities – one that enables you to advance organizational goals, enhance workforce performance and improve employee satisfaction.

BENEFITS

This course is interactive and highly self-reflective, which allows you to explore your own existing knowledge and skill level. You will also:

  • Learn how get new employees off to the best start
  • Gain the legal knowledge you need to limit exposure to costly litigation
  • Learn techniques for effectively dealing with employee morale issues so they don’t poison the workplace
  • Learn strategies for improving employee engagement – and boosting retention in the process
  • Gain a clear understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity laws and how they impact your company so you can stay in compliance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Any individual who is not a human resource professional, but has to manage any of the core HR functions at an employee level.

TOPICS COVERED

Equal Opportunity Employment Laws:

  • Equal Pay Act of 1963
  • Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967
  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
  • Civil Rights Act (CRA) of 1991
  • Job design and structure

Interviewing Techniques:

  • Adverse impact vs. disparate treatment

Onboarding:

  • Training plans, curriculum and job coaching

Performance Management:

  • Setting objectives and expectations
  • Recognition and consequences
  • Employee relations
  • Rewards and compensation
  • Pay and benefit strategies

Employee Development:

  • Bench strength and succession planning

Additional topics:

  • Labor relations
  • International HR
  • Leading change
  • Time management and being organized
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Predictors of success