This workshop is designed for organizations that do not have a full-time human resources manager, yet must still perform various personnel functions. The goal of the course is to demonstrate how and why human resource decisions are directly related to the organization's overall effectiveness. Participants will learn about both traditional and contemporary issues in personnel administration. Topics covered:
- Legal issues in hiring and firing
- Finding and hiring the right employees
- Job descriptions
- Recruiting methods
- Applications and interviews
- Reasons to terminate
- Type of termination
- Orienting and training employees (the first training, career development/training, types of training and training needs)
- Employment laws (Fair Labor Standards, EEO/Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act, COBRA, Veteran's Preference)
This is a core course in the Nonprofit Administration and Human Resource Generalist Certificate Program but is open to all, whether or not you are enrolled in the program.
Instructor:Ken Buck 1.2 CEUs
Thursday and Friday, May 3 & 4, 2012, 9AM-4PM, at UWS-YU 203 $235 (or $220 if enrolled in the program)
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