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Duration of the online course: 9 hours and 19 minutes

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Learn the fundamentals of HR management with this comprehensive online course. Covering topics from employee recognition to employment law, enhance your HR skills today!

In this free course, learn about

  • Foundations of Human Resource Management
  • Core HR Compliance and Documentation
  • Onboarding, Conflict, and Workplace Protections
  • HR Ethics, Investigations, and Performance Management
  • Job Analysis, Evaluation, and Organizational Development
  • Harassment, Policy, and HR Planning
  • Compensation, Hiring References, and Appraisals
  • Engagement and Talent Management
  • Workers’ Compensation, Backgrounds, and Employee Rights
  • Performance Improvement and Interviewing
  • Work-Life, Safety, and HR Metrics
  • Selection Process and Employment Law
  • HR Information Systems and Job Documentation
  • Labor Relations and Employee Health and Safety
  • Recruitment, Selection, and Total Rewards
  • Accommodation, Rewards, and Discipline
  • Benefits, Teamwork, and Strengths-Based HR
  • Workforce and HR Competencies
  • ADDIE, Compensation Planning, and Discipline Practice
  • HR Business Partnering and Wellness
  • Discrimination Tests and Succession Planning
  • Affirmative Action and Selection Tools
  • Employment Brand, HR History, and Labor Standards
  • Health Care and HR Wrap-Up

Course Description

Welcome to "HR Basics," an extensive course designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of human resources in a business setting. With a total duration of 9 hours and 19 minutes, this course serves as a thorough introduction to various key aspects of HR, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and seasoned professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.

As an integral part of the Business Administration category, specifically under Human Resources, this course is structured to cover a wide range of fundamental subjects. Starting with the core principles of Human Resource Management, the course delves into Employee Recognition, ensuring that you understand how to acknowledge and reward your employees effectively. The aspect of Equal Employment Opportunity is also addressed, highlighting the importance of maintaining a fair and inclusive workplace.

Feedback is crucial for employee growth, and this course covers how to give constructive Employee Feedback effectively. Understanding the procedures surrounding Form I-9 and the significance of an Organizational Culture are also key topics within the curriculum. Additionally, the course covers the onboarding process, workplace conflict resolution, and the nuances of Protected Classes to equip you with the knowledge to handle diverse HR situations confidently.

Ethics play a critical role in HR practices, and the course includes dedicated segments on Human Resource Ethics. You'll also learn about conducting thorough Workplace Investigations, managing Performance, and evaluating jobs through Job Evaluation and Job Analysis. Organizational Development and the serious issue of Sexual Harassment are also comprehensively covered to ensure you are well-prepared to foster a safe and growth-oriented work environment.

The course addresses the creation and implementation of Human Resource Policies, Human Resource Planning, and Compensation strategies. The process of conducting Reference Checks, Performance Appraisals, and enhancing Employee Engagement forms a significant part of the learning material.

Talent Management and understanding Discrimination are crucial for creating a fair workplace, and subjects such as Workers Compensation, Background Checks, and Employee Rights prepare you to handle these sensitive areas effectively. Performance Improvement Plans, structured interviews, and developing Training Lesson Plans are also part of the curriculum.

Work-Life Effectiveness is vital for modern workplaces, and the course covers Employee Safety and Security along with Human Resource Metrics. Familiarize yourself with the Typical Selection Process and relevant Employment Laws, as well as the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in ensuring workplace safety.

By covering Human Resource Information Systems, Job Descriptions, and Employee Relations, this course provides you with essential technical know-how. Labor Relations, Employee Safety, and Health, Training and Development, and Recruitment are explored to round out your expertise.

This course also delves into topics such as Organizational Health, Selection, Reasonable Accommodations, Total Rewards, and Discipline Documentation. With segments on Employee Benefits, teamwork, strengths-based organizations, and Workforce Planning, you’ll gain a holistic view of HR management.

Overall, "HR Basics" is designed to provide a robust foundation in HR principles, illustrated through real-world applications and comprehensive subject matter expertise.

Course content

  • Video class: HR Basics: Human Resource Management 06m
  • Exercise: Which of the following roles in HR management primarily focuses on aligning human resource strategy with the organizational mission and business strategy?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employee Recognition 09m
  • Exercise: What is the main purpose of employee recognition programs?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Equal Employment Opportunity 08m
  • Exercise: What is the primary objective of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws in the workplace?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Giving Employee Feedback 2e 05m
  • Exercise: What is a key benefit of providing positive feedback to employees?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Form I9 2e 07m
  • Exercise: What is the primary purpose of the Form I-9 in the United States?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Organziational Culture 06m
  • Exercise: What are the key elements of organizational culture according to the three-part model?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Onboarding 2e 06m
  • Exercise: What is a key benefit of creating a comprehensive onboarding program for new employees?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Workplace Conflict 2e 12m
  • Exercise: Which conflict mode is characterized by assertiveness and cooperation?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Protected Classes 2e 06m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is considered a protected class under federal employment discrimination laws?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Human Reosurce Ethics 2e 04m
  • Exercise: What are the three principles of Human Resource Ethics?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Workplace Investigations 2e 10m
  • Exercise: What is a key reason for conducting a workplace investigation?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Performance Management 2e 13m
  • Exercise: What is a key outcome of effective performance management?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Job Evaluation 2e 05m
  • Exercise: What is the primary benefit of using job evaluation in organizations?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Job Analysis 2e 08m
  • Exercise: What is one of the primary outcomes of conducting a thorough job analysis?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Organziational Development 04m
  • Exercise: What is a key component of organizational development?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Sexual Harassment 07m
  • Exercise: What are the two types of sexual harassment claims according to EEOC?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Human Resource Policy 06m
  • Exercise: What is one of the primary purposes of having well-developed human resource policies in an organization?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Human Resource Planning 07m
  • Exercise: What is the first step in the human resource planning process?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Compensation 08m
  • Exercise: Which of the following steps is involved in ensuring employees understand their compensation and its connection to organizational goals?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Reference Checks 08m
  • Exercise: What is one primary purpose of a reference check in hiring?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Performance Appraisals 10m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is a key benefit of including employee self-evaluations in the performance management process?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employee Engagement 08m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Talent Management 04m
  • Exercise: What is the primary purpose of the onboarding process in the talent management cycle?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Discrimination 11m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Workers Compensation 06m
  • Exercise: In the context of workers' compensation, which of the following scenarios would most likely result in benefits being paid?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Background Checks 13m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employee Rights 12m
  • Exercise: In the context of HR basics, which of the following employee rights concepts describes the perceived fairness in the processes used by organizations to make employment-related decisions?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Performance Improvement Plans 09m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Patterned Interviews 10m
  • Exercise: Which type of interview question in a patterned interview focuses on asking candidates to discuss how they reflect on their past experiences and how they feel about a job-related topic?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Training Lesson Plans 09m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Work-Life Effectiveness 08m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is a key reason why organizations pursue work/life effectiveness initiatives?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employee Safety and Security 08m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Human Resource Metrics 07m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is a key consideration when using HR metrics to ensure their effectiveness?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Typical Selection Process 11m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employment Law 2e 10m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is the primary focus of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Occupational Safety and Health Administration 2e 10m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Human Resource Information Systems 2e 06m
  • Exercise: What is a key advantage of using a relational database within a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Job Descriptions 2e 08m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employee Relations 2e 11m
  • Exercise: Which of the following best describes the primary focus of employee relations in Human Resources?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Labor Relations 2e 10m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employee Safety and Health 2e 09m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is a key responsibility of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Training and Development 2e 09m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Recruitment 2e 07m
  • Exercise: What is a key advantage of internal recruitment methods?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Organizational Health 10m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Selection 2e 13m
  • Exercise: What is one of the primary goals of the selection process in human resource management?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Reasonable Accommodation 2e 10m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Total Rewards 2e 05m
  • Exercise: Which of the following elements is NOT a part of the total rewards strategy in human resource management?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Discipline Documentation 10m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employee Benefits 2e 08m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is a mandatory employee benefit in the United States?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Teamwork 11m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Strengths Based Organizations 12m
  • Exercise: What is a key benefit of adopting a strengths-based approach within an organization?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Workforce Planning 09m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Human Resource Management Competencies 04m
  • Exercise: What is the primary focus of technical competencies in human resource management?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Writing Job Descriptions 15m
  • Video class: HR Basics: ADDIE Model 06m
  • Exercise: Which phase of the ADDIE model involves preparing and delivering the training content to learners?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Building a Compensation Plan 04m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employee Discipline 06m
  • Exercise: What is the primary goal of implementing a positive discipline approach in an organization?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Human Resource Partner 05m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employee Wellness 03m
  • Exercise: Which of the following elements is NOT considered one of the key aspects of total well-being as mentioned in HR wellness programs?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Disparate Impact 04m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Disparate Treatment 04m
  • Exercise: In the context of disparate treatment discrimination claims, what must an employee demonstrate as part of the prima facie case using the McDonnell Douglas test?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Succession Planning 05m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Four-Fifths Rule 04m
  • Exercise: What is the primary objective of anti-discrimination legislation in the workforce?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Affirmative Action 06m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Selection Tests 03m
  • Exercise: What are the primary purposes of selection tests in the hiring process?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Bona Fide Occupational Qualification 02m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Employment Brand 02m
  • Exercise: What is the primary goal of developing a strong employment brand within an organization?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Human Resource Management Past and Present 03m
  • Video class: HR Basics: Fair Labor Standards Act 10m
  • Exercise: What is the minimum federal wage requirement for covered non-exempt workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
  • Video class: HR Basics: Affordable Care Act 04m

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