Maximize your learning and enhance your problem-solving skills in this facilitated online, scenario-based course that covers developing strategic and operational goals among personnel at a law firm. This course takes a deeper dive on Human resources issues and builds upon items discussed in our HR 1 course. Included are case studies, lectures, readings and assessments to maximize your knowledge base and enrich your problem-solving skills. Termination procedures, employee handbooks, training, motivational techniques, incentives, and substance abuse are covered. Upon completion, you should be able to anticipate and resolve a variety of human resource concerns. The schedule is:
- Week 1: Appraisal & Disciplinary Procedures
- Week 2: Employee Handbooks
- Week 3: Training & Development
- Week 4: Motivational Techniques
- Week 5: Incentives & Rewards
- Week 6: Substance Abuse
The live sessions will be held on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central Time. These lessons will also be recorded for on-demand access.
$549 for members and $679 for nonmembers
Available at a discounted rate as a part of a package
Audience Level
Intermediate
Course Textbook
This course requires that participants purchase The Big Book of HR by Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem.
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HR 2 Week 0 Introduction
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Welcome to the HR 2 Course: Performance Management & Compensation. This assignment is due before your first live session. Post in the Discussion Forum your responses to the following pre-class questions: 1) Your current job title or position 2) Number of years you have been in that position 3) The reason you registered for the HR 2: Performance Management & Compensation and 4) What you are hoping to get out of this course
HR 2 Week 1 Reading
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You should have purchased The Big Book of HR separately. For this week, read 2 chapters in The Big Book of HR.
1. Chapter 30: Ending the Employment Relationship
2. Chapter 25: Performance Management
HR 2 Week 1: Appraisal & Disciplinary Procedures
05/25/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 05/25/2023
05/25/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 05/25/2023
HR 2 Week 1 Assignment
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Research a new/non-traditional method to provide feedback to employees (e.g., 360 degree feedback, MBO, social media, etc.). Choose one non-traditional method. Write 300 words or less discussing the pros and cons of the non-traditional method you chose. Post this in the discussion forum. Once complete, review instructor’s feedback.
HR 2 Week 1 Quiz
8 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/8 points to pass
8 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/8 points to pass
HR 2 Week 2: Employee Handbooks
06/01/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/01/2023
06/01/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/01/2023
Additional resources -
Lactation Accommodation Rule: https://www.womenshealth.gov/supporting-nursing-moms-work/what-law-says-about-breastfeeding-and-work/what-employers-need-know#2
HR 2 Week 2 Assignment
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Complete this assignment before your next live session. Draft a sample nonsmoking policy, including e-cigarettes. Post it in the Discussion Forum. Once complete, review instructor’s feedback.
Addition resources: Lactation Accommodation Rule: https://www.womenshealth.gov/supporting-nursing-moms-work/what-law-says-about-breastfeeding-and-work/what-employers-need-know#2
HR 2 Week 2 Quiz
8 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/8 points to pass
8 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/8 points to pass
HR 2 Week 3 Reading
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For this week, read 2 chapters in The Big Book of HR.
1. Chapter 23: Best Approaches to Developing Employees
2. Chapter 24: Coaching
HR 2 Week 3: Training & Development
06/08/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/08/2023
06/08/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/08/2023
HR 2 Week 3 Assignment
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Assignment (Post in Discussion Forum):
- Identify one training need in your firm
- Write a 300-word essay on how to implement the training. Post it in the forum.
- Review instructor’s feedback.
HR 2 Week 3 Quiz
10 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/10 points to pass
10 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/10 points to pass
HR 2 Week 4 Reading 1
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For this week, read 1 chapters in The Big Book of HR: Chapter 26: Critical Conversations
HR 2 Week 4 Reading 2
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Open to download resource.
Read the attached case study on poor communication techniques.
HR 2 Week 4: Motivational Techniques
06/15/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/15/2023
06/15/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/15/2023
HR 2 Week 4 Assignment
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Complete this assignment before your next live session. Write a discussion board post about how the situation in the case study could have been handled differently. Review the instructor’s comments on various posts.
HR 2 Week 4 Quiz
8 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/8 points to pass
8 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/8 points to pass
HR 2 Week 5: Incentives & Rewards
06/22/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/22/2023
06/22/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/22/2023
HR 2 Week 5 Assignment
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Complete this assignment before your next live session. In teams, as assigned by instructor, 1) List as many incentives/workplace benefits as possible. 2) Identify which can easily be implemented in a law firm setting and which cannot. 3) Choose one person from the team to post the list in the Discussion Forum. 4) Review and post comments on each other team's list.
HR 2 Week 5 Quiz
10 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/10 points to pass
10 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/10 points to pass
HR 2 Week 6: Substance Abuse
06/29/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/30/2023
06/29/2023 at 12:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 06/30/2023
HR 2 Week 6 Quiz
8 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/8 points to pass
8 Questions | 3 attempts | 60 minute limit | 7/8 points to pass
Final Submission Agreement
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Credit
6.00 CLM, HRCI, SHRM credit units credits | Certificate available
6.00 CLM, HRCI, SHRM credit units credits | Certificate available
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John Jakovenko, CLM, MBA (Moderator)
Course Instructor
John Jakovenko, CLM, MBA, is the Firm Administrator at Spark Law. His career spans two decades and includes leadership roles in human resource departments in law firms in Los Angeles and Atlanta. He is also an adjunct professor at Kennesaw State University, teaching courses on human resources.
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