Course Description
At Last - An HR Generalist Training Program That Fully Covers The Functions Of Human Resources Management!As an HR Generalist, you are expected to be an expert in every human resource function, including everything from hiring to compensation to payroll to performance management to the numerous employment laws such as the FMLA, ADA, COBRA, FLSA, IRCA, and many more.Not only do you need to have a strong knowledge base in all areas, but even more importantly, a human resources generalist duties include the ability to apply your knowledge to the daily situations that arise in your workplace.What An HR Professional Or An Aspiring HR Manager Will Learn From The Certificate Program For Human Resources GeneralistsThis HR Generalist course has been designed to cover the functions of human resource management and to provide you with practical solutions to the HR challenges you confront every day. You'll learn the key duties of an HR manager and get the vital knowledge you need to succeed - plus the critical strategies to perfect your HR skills via 14 information-packed sessions - plus Interactive Exercises - covering everything you need to excel as an HR Generalist. Here are some of the things you'll learn/benefit from:Understanding HR's role within the organization to add maximum valueHow to create a strategically-aligned HR department to drive organizational resultsStrategies for identifying and overcoming the current challenges in the HR professionLearning what to do to improve HR's brand image within the organizationEmployer obligations regarding when to conduct workplace investigationsCommon laws that create additional "boundaries" in the contemporary workplaceUnderstanding today's "must-have" company policies to minimize risk of litigationUnderstanding your compliance obligations regarding FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and moreImplementing strategies to control and investigate FMLA abuseLearning how to handle personal time off (PTO), vacation, sick pay, and workers' compensationHandling "sticky issues" such as declining employee performance, absenteeism, and unreasonable requestsRecruiting: what's working – and what's notContemporary strategies for employee on-boarding – knowing how and when to leverage technology in the processLearning how to conduct a thorough needs analysis to determine if training is even the answerCommon organizational mistakes in developing training programs and how to avoid themLearning the critical steps in developing a training project: from initial scope to evaluation of programLearning why clear, measurable, aligned objectives are the keys to training program successUnderstanding contemporary strategies in designing compensation systemsLearning why variable compensation is growing in popularityUnderstanding how to create an effective benefits survey to obtain valuable dataUnderstanding what is working - and not working - in performance managementBeyond reviews: understanding the action steps to effectively manage employee performanceLearning how to identify the issues HR owns vs. what the leadership team ownsIdentifying strategies to coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and managers to facilitate more positive employee relationsYour HR Career: where do you go from here?What You Receive from the HR Generalist Certification Training:14 information-packed modules taught by a subject-matter expert covering everything from HR laws to the latest trends and issuesA 300 page workbookPractical Tips, How-To-Strategies, Best Practices, and Expert InsightsAn overview of key regulatory requirementsCase studies based on real court casesA variety of sample forms and noticesInteractive Exercises: In addition to learning the applicable laws and requirements, you will benefit from several interactive exercises that allow you to practice what you learn! These include how to:Evaluate a general complaint to determine if an investigation is neededReview a complaint of retaliationInterview a complainantDealing with organizational politicsManage witnesses who are reluctant to participate in an investigationHandle investigations into allegations of FMLA abuse and sexual harassment18 HRCI and SHRM recertification credits!Easy Access: Training available in both in-person and video conference formats...And as a special bonus, you also receive access to our online Training & Certification Programs for FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and Paycheck Fundamentals and a ready for framing training certificate!Ready to take your HR career to the next level? Enroll in our HR Generalist Training Program today and unlock your potential!View the full Agenda Agenda
This comprehensive three-day seminar and workshop has been designed to provide you with practical solutions to the HR challenges you confront everyday.
By attending, you will discover the vital employment law knowledge you need - plus the critical strategies to perfect your HR skills.
You receive:14 information-packed sessions covering everything you need to excel as and HR Generalist
Several "Interactive Exercises" to test your new knowledge
Access to our heralded FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and Paycheck Fundamentals Training & Certification Programs
FREE updates whenever FMLA, ADA, COBRA, or Payroll laws change!
SEMINAR AGENDA
DAY 1
HR's Key Roles And FunctionsThe "Employee Life Cycle"Strategically-aligning HR to organizational goalsInteracting with other departmentsUsing HR technology, including AIRisk ManagementEmployee Relations: The Framework For A High-Performing OrganizationBasic employee relations principles for a high-performing organization
The importance of clear policies
Key trends affecting employee relations
How to distinguish complaints requiring HR involvement from workplace drama
When and employer must conduct a workplace investigation
Skills to "push back" on issues HR doesn’t own
Techniques to encourage employees to manage their peer and supervisory relationships
How HR’s involvement can tread on other’s turf - creating additional conflict
Strategies to coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and managers to facilitate positive employee relationsInteractive Exercise:Concern Or Complaint? Identifying Who Owns WhatLabor & Employment Law: Understanding Your Compliance RequirementsThe role of regulatory agencies in employment law complianceKey Department of Labor (DOL) laws - such as the PUMP ActKey Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, including the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act (GINA)The Drug Free Workplace Act - and substance abuseHarassment, discrimination, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights ActThe challenge of religious accommodationsHow retaliation impacts the regulatory environmentInteractive Exercise:Connecting Misconduct With EEO lawsThe Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)Key employment-related provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)Understanding ADA/ADAA compliance with employees and in recruiting/hiring Recognizing a request for accommodation, navigating the interactive processStrategies for creating ADA compliant job descriptions to minimize the risk of discrimination claimsDiscuss best practices for managing the balancing act of providing reasonable accommodations while also managing the business”Reasonable Accommodation” vs “Undue Hardship”"Sticky issues" such as declining employee performance, absenteeism, and unreasonable requests to learn how to minimize risk to your organizationInteractive Exercise:Request For AccommodationDAY 2
The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Compliance obligations under the FMLABasics of FML policies and necessary documentationHow to deal with the challenges and headaches of FMLA documentationHow to handle PTO, sick time, and vacation pay in conjunction with FMLAOrganizational policies to improve the handling of FMLACommon mistakes made in managing FMLABest practices for managing intermittent FMLA abuseCommon Law BasicsRetaliation: Review of Supreme Court case that has redefined retaliation—and how to avoid retaliation claims
Negligence: How to avoid claims of negligent hiring, supervision, retention, and investigation
Wrongful Termination: What wrongful termination is - and what At-Will employment really means
Defamation
Workplace privacy rightsInteractive Exercise:Privacy Violation?The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Compliance obligations under the NLRA
The union organizing process from Excelsior List to Secret Ballot
”Right to Work” vs “Fair Share”
Unfair labor practices
How to handle disciplinary proceedings when union employees request representation
Avoidance strategies and what to do if you spot unionizing activitiesInteractive Exercise:How To Influence The BossThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Compliance obligations under the FLSAState-related wage and hour compliance considerationsThe top five mistakes employers make regarding wage and hour issuesWorker classification: Exempt or Nonexempt?The legal risks of worker misclassification - and what to do if you have misclassified a workerThe difference between employees and independent contractorsInteractive Exercise:Exempt Or Non-Exempt?Talent Acquisition Compliance Restrictions on asking applicants about salary history and criminal history
Current issues regarding the conducting of employee background checks
The do’s and don’ts of applicant screening to avoid FCRA violations
Navigating hiring decisions re applicants who have been arrested or have a criminal conviction
Compliance obligations under the Immigration Reform & Control Act (IRCA)
How to accurately complete an I-9 document to determine worker identity and eligibility
Why I-9’s really are a "big deal" and must be done - and retained - correctly
I-9 Retention Requirements
I-9 and General HR RecordkeepingInteractive Exercise:How To Avoid Common I-9 ErrorsDAY 3
Best Practices In Talent Acquisition: How To Get The Best TalentJob Design - and why a poor design = bad hires
Where to find top talent and passive job seekers
How to use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Screening processes that accelerates the hiring process and minimizes the loss of top applicants
The most effective interview processes to hire the right talent for the right positions
Key do's and don'ts of interviewing to ensure the questions you ask are not creating legal liabilityOrientation And On-Boarding: Your Strategy For Retaining Talent And Creating Top PerformersHow to create a strategic onboarding program that drives results and an ROI for the organization
Setting performance expectations - from Day 1 - and introducing new hires to performance measurements
Learning how to create a sense of affiliation and reduce new hire anxiety
Contemporary strategies for employee on-boarding - knowing how and when to leverage technology in the process
How to involve leadership in the on-boarding process - and why HR should not own the entire processCompensation / Total Rewards: Developing Pay Practices That Attract And Retain Top TalentThe Total Rewards model
Contemporary strategies in designing compensation systems
Variable compensation options
How to implement “checks and balances” with variable compensation plans
Identifying issues such as salary compression and how to handle pay inequity issues
Key total rewards strategies – Work-life programs, wellness initiatives, employee development, performance management, and creating career opportunitiesPerformance Management: It’s A Lot More Than “Check The Box” On Annual Reviews What performance management really isIncorporating behavioral competencies, behavioral anchors, and calibration into performance management is criticalAction steps to effectively manage employee performanceKey performance management tools, including coaching, counseling, and progressive disciplineHow to get leaders to own that managing performance is a key part of their jobInteractive Exercise:Transforming Performance ManagementProgram Wrap-Up: Developing your HR CareerHow to determine career satisfaction using the career continuum tool
Understanding your current role - and what it will take for you to be more strategic
How to effectively plan your HR career and how to leverage your resources
Beyond the Program: Creating a personal and professional action plan to get you from here to thereProgram Wrap-Up
Action Steps Beyond The Program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SNEAK PEEK: INTERACTIVE EXERCISES
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INCLUDED TRAINING MATERIALS
As a seminar participant, you receive access to our FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and Paycheck Fundaments Training & Certification Programs.
Designed for those who need to supervise or perform the actual administration and compliance requirements of these federally mandated laws, these online courses provide detailed specifics - including numerous examples, administrative tips, and procedural recommendations - for administering the often-complex requirements.
And with these courses, you also receive FREE updates whenever the laws change, plus the ability to earn a “Certified Administrator” designation in each area of study!
Program BenefitsAward-winning, easy-to-use interface that includes numerous Administrative Tips, Procedural Recommendations, and Interactive Quizzes (complete with answer rationale) to help ensure learning
FREE updates when the law changes*
Online access allows you to study at your pace and access materials anytime, anywhere with an internet connection
Special Bookmark feature that allows you to learn at your own pace and quickly return to training if you are interrupted
Eight hours of PHR/SPHR re-certification credits and SHRM PDCs per course!
Included with each Training & Certification Program - though not required – is the test to earn your “Certified Administrator” designation. Your certification exam is taken online and scored immediately, and you can print out your certificate immediately upon passing your exam! We also show you any incorrectly answered test questions so you can improve any area of weakness!How To Access Your Online Materials
To access your online training program(s), simply to go the “My Account” page and enter the user name and password you used to enroll for this seminar. (Don’t worry; you can click the “Forgot Your Password” link if you don’t have your information readily available).
DATES & TIMES
For Virtual SessionsVirtual sessions run from 10am to 5pm Eastern
For In-Person SessionsIn-person sessions run from 8am to 4pm each day. Continental breakfast and coffee is served at 7:30am, and snacks and refreshments served each afternoon. Due to the variety of dietary requirements, attendees are on their own for lunch.
SPECIAL PRICING
An "Early Bird" discount is offered for registrations made 30 days prior to the seminar date, so register today!
QUESTIONS?
If you have other questions, or need to get your co-workers enrolled, call us at 678-366-3959!
*Free updates are provided for one year from enrollment date. A renewal of $99 applies for each year thereafter, which covers another full year of access to the course materials, renewal of your certificate, and updates whenever the law changes.