HRM/548 - Recruitment and Retention Practices
Course Description
This course prepares students to evaluate and develop a workforce to attain organizational goals. Students will learn to develop strategies to attract and retain the best employees. Other topics include workforce planning and assessment, relocation practices, negotiation, employment policies, and total compensation practices.
This graduate course is 6 weeks.
This course has a prerequisite. Please see details in the Prerequisite section below.
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Course Objectives
Week 1
- Evaluate the alignment of staffing strategy to organizational goals.
- Develop a staffing plan for an organization.
Week 2
- Assess how to plan and conduct job analyses.
- Create an action plan that addresses gaps between labor supply and demand.
- Complete job analyses to determine staffing needs
Week 3
- Create an employee sourcing plan.
- Assess when candidates should be selected from within and when outside recruiting is warranted.
- Analyze the steps and considerations involved in final candidate selection.
Week 4
- Examine factors that influence the content of a job offer.
- Assess legal concerns related to the job offer.
- Evaluate components of effective compensation plans and benefit programs.
Week 5
- Determine effective employee retention strategies.
- Evaluate proper procedures for terminating employees.
- Evaluate effective downsizing strategies.
Week 6
- Assess how digital dashboards can help managers with staffing functions.
- Analyze and apply various metrics involved in employee staffing.
Notes
During the checkout process you will be prompted to provide proof of the requirement(s). If you completed the prerequisite at another institution be prepared to upload an official/unofficial transcript. If you have questions about meeting the prerequisite requirements for this course please contact an enrollment representative.
Prerequisites
This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.
Disclaimers
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