Advanced certificate in Human Resource Management

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Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management

As a successful HR leader, you must ensure that your department adds measurable value, meets organizational goals, and remains in compliance with complex employment laws. In order to excel in your role, it is essential that you are up to date on the complex employment laws that impact your organization and understand the best practices that can keep your programs efficient and cost effective.

Council developed this program in association with The George Washington University School of Business, which is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research about HR management. With the extensive knowledge from Council and The George Washington University, you will acquire the practical and proactive HR strategies to ensure success in achieving organizational goals and the employment law knowledge to safeguard your organization from expensive litigation.
Topics include:

	Averting claims of "constructive discharge" and wrongful terminations
	Protected absenteeism: Untangling the FMLA, ADA, PDA, and workers' comp laws
	Minimizing your liability exposure to the most common discrimination claims
	Minimizing your exposure to liability for unlawful workplace harassment
	Avoiding misclassifications and improper salary deductions for exempt employees
	Preparing for future trends that will significantly alter your workplace
	Measuring return on investment from HR initiatives: Calculating HR's impact
	Performance management strategies that improve the quality of your workforce
	Innovative recruitment and retention strategies to build employee loyalty
	HR best practices for managing problematic employees
	Designing and managing compensation plans: New trends in a turbulent economy

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	The Employment Law Certificate Program for HR Professionals program is approved for 26 credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).