Exit interviews are a powerful tool for organizations to reduce harmful turnover and strengthen their operations, but many organizations fail to use them to their fullest potential. The solution lies in training interviewers to ask the right questions and leaders to recognize the value of exit interview data.

In this course, you will explore the purpose and goals of an effective exit interview process, the merits of various interview formats and styles, what to ask (and what not to), and how to advocate for the proper use of exit interview feedback within your organization.

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HR professionals play a key role in ensuring that employment laws are implemented fairly and consistently across their organization, and they help the organization stay in compliance with required laws. To do this well, HR professionals must be aware of key legislation and any potential changes to legislation. They must know how employment laws affect their organization, and they must develop strategies and procedures for following those laws.

In this course, you'll learn about some important federal employment laws and examine how those laws are implemented in the workplace. You'll also learn about key resources for learning about relevant federal laws, and you'll practice employing your research skills to examine federal laws relevant to your organization.

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The job interview is one of the most popular means of distinguishing among applicants for an open position. However, research has shown interviews can lead to biased and poor hiring decisions. This course will guide you through how to construct a fair and effective interview process that will lead you to a quality hire. It will give you information on different types of interviews, practice in designing effective interview questions, and tips for how to respond to unexpected situations.

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Onboarding is the process of welcoming new employees into the organization and providing them with the resources necessary to be fruitful members of the organization. This process is a calculated method that lasts anywhere from a month to a whole year. Onboarding is directly connected to many key HR functions, including workplace culture and safety, professional development and training, and employee retention. When employees have a strong onboarding experience, they are more likely to stay with their organizations longer and to feel satisfied in their roles.

In this course, you'll learn what makes an onboarding plan successful, and you'll learn how orientation, onboarding, and training come together to promote long-term success for new employees.

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The training and development of employees is one of the most important aspects of human resource management. Even if the most qualified candidate is hired for a specific role, they will eventually require training and development, due to changes in the business environment.

This course provides an overview of the process for developing and evaluating training programs. You'll learn how HR professionals identify training needs and how different types of training can be used to support employees. We also discuss the way career development helps individuals reach their full potential. The course covers the phases of a typical career life cycle and recommends tools for supporting the career development of employees.

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Employers are looking for ways to attract and retain top employees. Employees are seeking working conditions that reflect their needs and wants. By offering the right employee benefits, both employers and employees can reach their goals. In this course, you will learn about increasingly popular employee benefits, including paid leave for new parents, student loan assistance programs, and employer-sponsored volunteerism policies.

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While diversity and inclusion are popular topics in the media and for many progressive organizations, the concepts of diversity and inclusion can be slippery and elusive. What are diversity and inclusion? How are they related to each other? How do you know if your organization is diverse and practices inclusivity? What diversity and inclusion initiatives produce measurable results? In this course, you will examine the concepts of diversity and inclusion and will gain the tools necessary to support an inclusive workplace.

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Successful businesses and organizations rely on workers to perform daily tasks and to keep things running smoothly. Regardless of size, mission, or product, all organizations must determine which roles and responsibilities are necessary to meet business needs. Human resources professionals play a key role in helping organizations assess the number of workers needed, the duties and responsibilities associated with specific roles, and whether or not to hire employees or independent contractors to perform specific tasks. This course provides HR professionals with an overview of different employee classification types, important regulations related to employee classification, and action steps for maintaining compliance.

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