Human Resources (102-136)
Course Description
This course will review the basic components of the Human Resource function, including an overview of the business environment, and relevant legislation. Students will also develop a job description using job analysis techniques, plan workforce requirements and design a recruitment and selection process for a position. In addition, training, performance appraisal and compensation systems will be reviewed.
Human Resources Introduction
EEO
PowerPoint presentation from class
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Planning
Sample Test for practice and answers
Wisconsin Plant Closing Information from WI Development of Workforce Development
Newsweek article - The Case Against Layoffs
Employee Turnover Cost Calculator
Job Description Information
Class PowerPoint
Samples of Job Descriptions: Hr Village
O*Net - Occupational Information Network
Class Activity to develop job description
Recruitment
Selection
Site for Interviews (types of interviews)
Background Checking Sites
Wisconsin Consolidated Court Automation Program (CCAP) - civil and criminal background (This is a free service. Remember to be cautious of results because there are many people with the same name.)
Wisconsin Dot of Transportation - Ability to check driver's license history
(This site requires a form to be completed that states that you have the applicant's permission to check on the driver's license and that driving is part of the job requirements for employment. There is also a $5 fee.)
Wisconsin Department of Justice - criminal background check for positions requiring it. This site required a fee.
Performance Appraisal Links
The Performance Management & Appraisal Help Center
HR-Guide.com - Performance Appraisal Forms
The Performance Management & Appraisal Article Library
Performance Appraisal & Performance Management Reference Library
Compensation
Class PowerPoint
Minimum Wage from Department of Workforce Development
Family Medical Leave Act of Wisconsin
Employer Health Benefits Summary from Kaiser Family Foundation
Safety
OSHA Handbook for Small Businesses
OSHA Computer Workstation Checklist for Ergonomics
Personnel File Activity - Click here
Related Web Sites
Society for Human Resource Management
International Personnel Management Association
National Human Resources Association
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development