John Wiley & Sons

Human Resources Kit For Dummies Specialization

John Wiley & Sons

Human Resources Kit For Dummies Specialization

HR Strategy, Talent, and Engagement.

Develop skills to align HR, acquire talent, and enhance workplace growth

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze HR trends and leverage technology to align talent with strategy

  • Execute effective talent acquisition and onboarding processes

  • Design employee engagement, performance, and development strategies

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Specialization - 3 course series

Strategic HR: Trends, Technology & Talent Alignment

Strategic HR: Trends, Technology & Talent Alignment

Course 1, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze current HR trends and their impact on organizational strategy

  • Implement HR technology to enhance workforce management and engagement

  • Align talent initiatives with business objectives for strategic impact

Skills you'll gain

Category: Human Resource Management
Category: Resource Management
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Workforce Management
Category: Recruitment
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Human Resources Software
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: People Analytics
Category: Talent Sourcing
Category: Talent Management
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Human Resources
Category: Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Employee Training
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Workforce Planning
Category: People Development

What you'll learn

  • Design and implement total rewards and benefits to drive employee engagement

  • Develop employee experience and career growth initiatives for workforce development

  • Manage performance, risks, and stakeholder relationships effectively

Skills you'll gain

Category: Benefits Administration
Category: Performance Management
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: People Management
Category: Human Resources
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Resource Management
Category: Compensation Management
Category: Talent Management
Category: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Category: Staff Management
Category: Succession Planning
Category: Human Resource Management
Category: Employee Retention
Category: Workforce Development
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: People Development
Category: Human Resource Policies
Category: Compensation Strategy
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Excellence

Course 3, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Execute effective talent acquisition from sourcing to hiring decisions

  • Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability

  • Implement onboarding strategies to ensure successful new hire integration

Skills you'll gain

Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Talent Management
Category: Recruitment Strategies
Category: Recruitment
Category: New Hire Orientations
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Category: Human Resources
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Job Analysis
Category: Legal Risk
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Resource Management
Category: Human Resources Management and Planning
Category: Talent Pipelining
Category: Full Cycle Recruitment
Category: Employee Onboarding
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Talent Acquisition
Category: Talent Sourcing

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