Recruiting and Retaining a Talented Workforce
How do you find talented employees and keep them working with you? Find out here.
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How do you find talented employees and keep them working with you? Find out here.
What you’ll be able to do — competencies
- Apply essential components in a job description and post a job announcement on-line
- Screen candidates and prepare for an interview using behavior-based questions
- Perform an interview that is legally correct, and which will elicit relevant information about the candidate
- Select a candidate by comparing his/her experience against other candidates based upon the criteria developed
- Conduct legal and useful reference checks
- Design an orientation session which includes essential legal components while being entertaining and welcoming
- Recognize basic retention techniques, and develop creative retention techniques for Case Study
Course description
How do you find talented employees and keep them working with you and not your competitors? Take a step-by-step approach through the hiring process: advertising (both online and print), sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checking, extending offers and orienting new employees. Practice some of the techniques in class. Gain innovative retention strategies, as well as time-honored methods of keeping staff happy and productive.
Syllabus
Session 1
- The Recruiting Process
Session 2
- The Interviewing Process
Session 2 Assignments
- Read Chapter 6
- Research online job boards
Session 3
- The Hiring Process
Session 3 Assignments
- Read Chapter 7
- Research retention techniques
Session 4
- Retaining Talent
Session 4 Assignments
- Read Chapter 5
Next available start dates
Online — Evenings
Recruiting and Retaining a Talented Workforce
Total classroom hours
12 hours
Schedule
Online
Evenings, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 4 T - 10/5/2021 - 10/26/2021
Quarter: Fall
Total cost
$285
Instructor: Linda Jack, MA
Notes
A NetID account is needed to access the course materials via Canvas, the online learning management system. Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Any costs associated with connectivity or equipment are the responsibility of the student.
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