Welcome to Hiring Practices. In this course, you will learn how to develop a strategic plan to attract, recruit and retain employees at every level, from those just entering the workforce through those at the executive level. We will explore each step of the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process, providing a thorough explanation of the uniqueness of the step and its fit and importance within the entire talent lifecycle. Special attention is paid to diversity and inclusion as it relates to each of these steps and how we can successfully harness these most valued practices.
Hiring Practices
Instructor: Allison Anderson, MAS
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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Develop a strategic plan for recruiting both exempt and non-exempt positions
Incorporate diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process, highlighting the significance of those elements
Identify important components of successfully onboarding new employees
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome to Module 1: Pre-hire Practices. In this module, we begin with an overall look at hiring practices. We will also familiarize ourselves with the importance of an organization's foundation, enabling you to customize your best recruitment strategy.
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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Module 2: Recruiting Fundamentals. In this module, we will take an in-depth look into the complete recruiting process and how we can best approach it while highlighting the roles that HRIS plays and the incorporation of diversity and inclusion.
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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Module 3: The Hiring Code. In this module, we will discuss effective interviewing skills and identify resources. We will take a look at the Hiring Core , which dives into the heart of recruitment inclusive of interviewing, applicant testing, background versus reference checks, and leads up to the candidate’s offer.
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2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Welcome to Module 4: Onboarding & Assimilation. In this module, we will examine the relationship between recruitment and retention. Successfully onboarding your new employees must go beyond the first day, the first week, and even the first month. Recruitment is useless if you are not able to retain your new talent.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Apr 2, 2022
It was very thoroughly and nicely presented. The information was attainable.
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2021
This class really helped me to understand Hiring Practices and how they work together in order to hire and retain a diverse pool of talent.
Reviewed on May 29, 2022
I found this course well organized and full of great information. The lectures were interesting and we were provide a lot of real world examples!
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