Executive Development Center
Old Dominion University College of Business & Public Administration

 
 

Essentials of Human Resource Management

email pcornell@odu.edu for information on next offering

Course Summary
A true introductory course in human resource management, Human Resource Fundamentals provides with a broad overview of the human resource function.  Key topic areas include: Introduction to HR Management, Employment Law, Staffing, Compensation, Human Resource Development and Performance Management. 


The typical program consists of the following modules;
 
Module 1:                   Essentials of Human Resource Management
                                        The Human Resource Management Profession
                                        Human Resource Planning

Module 2:                     Employment Law In Your Workplace
                                        EEO and Affirmative Action
                                        Pregnancy, Age, and Disability Legislation
                                        Civil Right Legislation
                                        Additional Employee Protection Laws

Module 3:                     Effective Recruitment and Selection Techniques
                                        The Selection Process
                                        Evaluating Applicants

Module 4:                     Basics of Compensation
                                        Total Compensation
                                        Paying Employees
                                        Job Analysis and Documentation
                                        Job Evaluation

Module 5:                   Orienting and Training Your Employees
                                        Orientation and Training
                                        Succession Planning Career Development
                                        Training Objectives and Methods
                                        Evaluating Training

Module 6:                    Ensuring Quality Performance
                                        Performance Management
                                        Appraisal Methods
                                        Errors in Performance Appraisal
                                        Disciplinary Action

Who Should Attend:  Entry level HR professionals, line managers who have HR responsibilities, staffing specialists, benefits coordinators, recruiters, payroll assistants and individuals exploring HR as a career field.

Please email pcornell@odu.edu for information.

Program Cancellations:
The Center reserves the right to substitute instructors, change the days programs meet, and cancel programs due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen events.