Conduct a professional internal investigation of employee conduct, handle disciplinary actions and terminations effectively, and follow the appropriate steps in progressive discipline. Understand typical disciplinary steps for various infractions, consider key issues before termination, and be aware of legal risks associated with improper terminations.

Key elements of effective employee orientation include identifying and using competencies for positions, conducting a skills gap analysis, and creating development plans. Succession planning for key roles, developing career ladders, and promoting internal leaders with clear evaluation competencies are also essential.

Learn to establish a compensation structure and variable pay plans, start by evaluating jobs, managing merit increases, and crafting executive compensation. Develop benefit strategies and benchmark both benefits and cafeteria plans.

Learn to establish a compensation structure and variable pay plans, start by evaluating jobs, managing merit increases, and crafting executive compensation. Develop benefit strategies and benchmark both benefits and cafeteria plans.

Identify HR’s strategic, operational, and administrative roles within an organization.

Know key employment laws, prevent discrimination and harassment, minimize legal risks, classify jobs under the FLSA, and understand union basics and avoidance. Include essential policies in the Employee Handbook.

Learn to write job descriptions, manage HR records, and ensure compliance with reporting, equal opportunity, and affirmative action plans. Understand the value of HR audits and key evaluation areas.