HR Optimization

HR Optimization

Course Specifications

Course Description

Hardware Requirements

• A Pentium® III with 500 MHz (or better), or Macintosh® Intel-based or PowerPC G4 (or better) processor.
• At least 512 MB of RAM.
• A monitor capable of 1024 x 768 screen resolution and 32-bit color display.

Software Requirements

Each computer requires the following software:

• Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP (Professional or Home Edition), Windows 2000, or Apple® Mac OS® X 10.4 (or higher).
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 (or higher), Mozilla® Firefox® 2 (or higher), or Apple® Safari® 2 (or higher), with pop-up blocking turned off.
• Adobe® Flash® Player 8 (current version recommended).

Course Objectives

• create and maintain a talented workforce.
• manage employees.
• create a development plan.
• communicate effectively.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating and Maintaining a Talented Workforce

Topic 1A: Hire Quality Employees

Topic 1B: Create a Diverse Workforce

Topic 1C: Compensate Employees

Topic 1D: Create a Benefits Package

Lesson 2: Managing Employees

Topic 2A: Measure Human and Organizational Capital

Topic 2B: Manage Change

Topic 2C: Manage Performance

Lesson 3: Creating Development Plans

Topic 3A: Improve HR Processes

Topic 3B: Build Development Plans

Topic 3C: Develop Leadership Skills

Lesson 4: Communicating Effectively

Topic 4A: Communicate Clearly

Topic 4B: Foster Cooperative Employee Relations

Topic 4C: Position Human Resources