Every manager must have a fundamental knowledge of HR issues. This module presents the basics so that managers will know how to make good decisions and answer employee's questions. Each major function of HR is explored, and managers are trained on their role in implementing HR policies and practices to avoid legal problems and increase employee morale.

Course Content

The module covers these topics and more:

• Legal protections for employees: the Manager's Primer
• Benefits laws and Company-sponsored programs
• Payroll basics: Timesheets, overtime, records, etc.
• Safety and Health issues you must know about
• Compensation: How our plan is structured
• Employee Relations: The importance of employee morale
• Hiring process: The process and legal issues
• Performance Management: Coaching, Evaluating, Providing Feedback, and Corrective Action
• Terminations: Process and
• Sensitive Issues: Sexual harassment, drugs and alcohol, violence, privacy, other

Audience:

All employees could benefit from this module. The major objective is to create an understanding of HR issues, and for managers to understand their role in representing management policies. Much of the material is generic to any organization, but must be tailored to each individual organization with the Employee Handbook and/or Management Policies Manual.

Timing:

This module can be presented with a minimum of four hours.

Exercises:

• Self Assessment: HR Knowledge
• Reference to company policies and practices
• Group discussions
• Resources: Whom to call, references
• Summary and action items