Understanding the Human Resources Function
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Understanding the Human Resources Function
No matter what role you play in an organization, you are all affected by human resources. This course is designed to help people without experience in human resources to understand this very vital link in the organizational chain. It will prepare both managers and business owners to handle basic human resource functions in a way that will ensure the best possible result. In particular, attention is given to the hiring process, including ways to locate quality employees in a competitive labor market. Employee rights and the legal side of the human resource field are also covered.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – The History of Human Resources
- Lesson 2 – Human Resources Functions in Today’s Organization
- Lesson 3 – The Hiring Process: Part 1
- Lesson 4 – The Hiring Process: Part 2
- Lesson 5 – Finding Employees in a Competitive Labor Market
- Lesson 6 – Retaining Quality Employees
- Lesson 7 – Respecting Employee Rights
- Lesson 8 – Laws Relating to Human Resources
- Lesson 9 – Policy Making
- Lesson 10 – Employee Communications
- Lesson 11 – Administration of Employee Benefit Programs
- Lesson 12 – Human Resources—A Source of Quality
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: res</li>
<li>Start Dates* Dec 15 | Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul><br><br>
<p><strong>Self-Paced</strong></p><br>
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9278</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li>
Ann Nevers holds a law degree and a master's in health law. She works in dispute resolution for business, employment, and health care and regularly teaches courses in these areas. She has published numerous academic articles, edited legal manuals, and written chapters on employment, dispute resolution, and health care topics.