Human Resources University (HRU) was coordinated in response to a need from local businesses on what their main challenges were while running their companies. Anyone having responsibility in assisting with employees in a workplace, including human resources professionals and managers, administrative and operational supervisors and managers, business executives and owners can benefit from this training.
HRU is a series of ten courses developed in collaboration with the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado, the ColoradoSprings Small Business Development Center, Colorado Springs Human Resources Association, Colorado Springs Society for Human Resource Management, Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation, the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber ofCommerce, and Human Capital Group, LLC, to provide a unique training opportunity for local businesses.
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Learn more, pay less!
- If you sign up for at least 6 classes, you will receive $100 off your total tuition cost
- If you sign up for at least 8 classes, you will receive $200 off your total tuition cos
- If you sign up for all 10 classes, you will receive $300 off your total tuition cost.
Registration Deadline
- You must register for classes at least 3 business days prior to the class start date.
- For more information or to register please contact Melissa Westmoland (Pikes Peak community College) at (719) 502-3451 or melissa.westmoland@ppcc.edu.
All courses will be held at the Pikes Peak Community College downtown campus: 100 West Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs.
COURSE INFORMATION
Employment Classification
September 10, 2009 – 5:00-7:00 p.m. – $160
This course will discuss classification differences between employees vs. independent contractors exploring the advantages and employer obligations in either contracting or hiring the work out.
Course Take Aways:
- Gain insights into the advantages and disadvantages of contracting vs. hiring.
- Understand the process the federal government uses to classify workers.
- Get hands-on experience using various independent contractor compliance tools such as the IRS Test Matrix and SS-8 Form.
- Gain an awareness of consequences of misclassification and potential negative impacts on the bottom line.
Legal and Effective Hiring:
Strategize, Source, Select, Start!
Session 1, October 8, 2009 – 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Session 2, October 22, 2009 – 4:30-7:30 p.m. - $325
Hiring the right people is paramount to the success of any organization. Your human capital can make or break your business. Make sure you get it right from the start!
Course Take Aways:
- Learn the critical steps to making a smart hire.
- Avoid costly mistakes in sourcing and selection and improve your cost-per-hire.
- Learn how to assess who the candidate across the table really is and whether or not you want to hire them.
- Discover ways to get useful information from employment references.
- Gain knowledge about how to build a successful on-boarding program.
Employment Law Overview
November 5, 2009 – 4:00-8:00 p.m. – $300
Employment laws are complex and constantly changing. Do you know which laws your company is obligated to follow and what they mean? What happens if you aren’t in compliance? Avoid the missteps that can land your company, and potentially YOU in legal hot water.
Course Take Aways:
- Understanding which major employment laws apply to your company and any size or industry exemptions.
- Discover the bottom line consequences of non-compliance for your company.
- Awareness of which employment laws may put your personal assets at risk.
Economic Stimulus Bill:
Implications for Employers
November 12, 2009 – 5:00-7:00 p.m. – $160
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law February 17, 2009. The package includes $787 billion in government spending and tax cuts. The Act implements several broad economic stimuli, spending and related provisions, including various tax incentives for businesses and individuals. ARRA will have significant effects on employers, regardless of size.
Course Take Aways:
- Understand the key elements, cost and objectives of the Economic Stimulus Bill/ARRA.
- Learn specific employer requirements under ARRA, deadlines for compliance and consequences of non-compliance.
- Discover useful ways to proactively monitor the evolving situation around this new law.
Recommended Prerequisite
Employment Law Overview
Policy Management
December 10, 2009 – 5:00-7:00 p.m. – $160
Employee handbook or Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM) - does your organization have one? Critical in the communication of organizational information, operational protocol, employee/employer expectations and, if structured correctly, can provide important legal protections. Learn why every organization should have one.
Course Take Aways:
- Understand the business case for a handbook/PPM.
- Gain the knowledge of what should/should not be included in these documents and why.
- Discover the importance of Safe Harbor Statements and how they can protect your company from costly grievances and litigation.
- Learn strategies to maintain your policies.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
January 14, 2010 – 4:30-7:30 p.m. – $235
Your employees are your greatest resource in achieving your business strategies and goals. However, when employees’ performance is substandard or when there are work behavioral issues, effectively managing these issues becomes critical. This course will cover the basics of performance management looking at planning, coaching, mentoring and evaluating for success.
Course Take Aways:
- How to have the hard conversation with employees regarding performance.
- Understand how to effectively tie individual performance to the organizational mission.
- Learn how important documentation is and how it can effect your operations and bottom line.
- Gain insights into various evaluation tool options for your company.
Workplace Investigations
January 28, 2010 – 4:30-7:30 p.m. – $235
There are times when the actions of an employee warrant a workplace investigation. We will explore the elements of a sound investigation and fact-finding process to best position your company to make decisions about the employment relationship.
Course Take Aways:
- Discover advantages of internal vs. external investigations.
- Learn how to get the information needed to understand what has occurred.
- Learn how to properly document investigative findings.
- Understand the importance of post-investigation activities.
Business Continuity Planning
February 11, 2010 – 5:00-7:00 p.m. – $160
What if ¾ of your workforce suddenly fell ill with swine flu? What if the building in which your business operates ceases to exist tomorrow following a natural disaster or terrorism event? Would your employees know what to do? Is your technology and financial infrastructure safely positioned for such an event? In this post-9/11 world, it is critical to have a Business Continuity Plan in place in advance of operational interruption. Get ready. Be prepared.
Course Take Aways:
- Learn what should be included in a business continuity plan.
- Gain awareness of available local, state and national resources.
- Discover the importance of connecting your plan to your policies.
- Understand what your local emergency services will/will not provide in an emergency.
- Take actionable steps to build your business continuity plan.
Build Your Bench Strength:
Succession Planning and
Career Progression
February 25, 2010 – 4:30-7:30 p.m. – $235
Do you have key employees who are getting ready to retire? Turnover robbing your business of institutional memory that you cannot buy? Gain an understanding of the concepts of succession planning and career progression programs and considerations in implementation.
Course Take Aways:
- Understand what succession planning and career pathing are and why an organization should care.
- Learn different stages of implementing a program.
- Gain insights regarding what conditions must exist for the program to succeed.
- Learn ways to measure program effectiveness.
Navigating the End of the Employment Lifecycle
March 11, 2010 – 4:30-7:30 p.m. – $235
This course will assist with identifying and implementing best practices to legally and effectively navigate the end of the lifecycle, whether the employee is resigning, terminating, retiring, being downsized through layoff or reduction in force or through death.
Course Take Aways:
- Learn how to plan and execute a fair, legal reduction in force.
- Gain awareness of statutory requirements.
- Discover the importance of effective communication during a reduction in force.
- Understand the myriad of issues around unemployment claims and how to best prepare if your company is faced with the need to appeal a decision.
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