HR Management   

Course Overview 

Performance Management in an organization is a systematic approach to ensure employees' work performance (activities and outputs) as well as their overall competencies (technical skill and soft skills) align with the overall strategic business goals. It involves setting clear expectations, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and fostering employee development to improve individual and organizational performance.

Key Learning:

• Goal Setting: How to define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives that align to organizational goals
• Feedback & Coaching: Providing on-going feedback, both formal and informal to recognize achievements and address areas for improvement
• Performance Evaluation: How to conduct periodic assessments, on a regular cadence to formally review employee contributions
• Development & Improvement: When and how to offer career development opportunities, or corrective actions to improve skills and performance.
• Recognition & Rewards: How to acknowledge high performers to motivate and retain talent

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for HR professionals and People leaders to better understand their role in the performance management process 

Additional Information

This course is part of the Certificate Program in Human Resource Management. It is recommended that Intro to Human Resources Management be taken before the other courses in the HR Certificate but it is not required to do so.

Course Overview 

Human resource management plays a critical role in an organization through the effective selection and management of the organization's employees. This workshop will provide you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of human resource management and its strategic relevance in today’s business environment. The workshop will focus on practical strategies and best practices occurring in all key human resource functions.

Learning Topics

• Employment-related laws
• The recruitment and selection process
• Total rewards and compensation strategies
• Performance management and coaching
• Employee retention strategies
• Employee training and career development 

Who should attend?

This program is designed for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the essential elements of human resources, from entry to mid-level managers of human resource departments, recruiters and staff specialists, to small business owners. 

Additional Information

This workshop is a requirement of the Certificate Program in Human Resource Management. It is recommended that Intro to Human Resources Management be taken before the other courses in the HR Certificate but it is not required to do so

Course Overview 

At some point, every leader has to contend with sub-standard performance. Why do some employees fail to do what's expected of them and what action can you take to correct the situation? During this workshop learn a step-by-step approach to effectively manage poor performance and create stronger accountability. Discuss and practice strategies to deal with problem performance and behavior.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify cues for sub-optimal performance and corrective action.
• Define a step-by-step process for dealing with poor performance.
• Create greater accountability in performance.
• Practice the corrective action interview.

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for entry- to mid-level supervisors and managers, small business owners, technical staff, and individuals interested in leadership roles.

Additional Information

This workshop is part of the Supervision Certificate: Individual Format. Stepping Up to Supervisor followed by Using Feedback Effectively are prerequisites for all other workshops in the Supervisory Certificate:

Course Overview 

Our Society of Human Resource (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) Test Prep course is designed to help individuals prepare for this important milestone in their career. Taking a SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Test Prep course gives the opportunity to learn from and engage with an experienced SHRM-Certified instructor and other students looking to work toward this desirable career goal. Be a leader in your organization by gaining the tools to transform and elevate your workplace to be the place where people grow and maximize their potential. For more information on these credentials visit the SHRM website. The courses utilize the most current Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Learning System materials.

In addition to classroom instruction, you will have access to an online Learning System. Your instructor will give you your first assignment to review the SHRM material approximately two weeks before the class begins.

For SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam eligibility criteria, please view the SHRM website. The instructor led classes will be interactive and include a mix of pre-work assignments and live-online class discussions. You may participate in active dialogue, or explore real-life scenarios, to demonstrate your understanding. Come prepared to engage and explore new ways of learning and relationship building.

When you complete the course, you will be well-prepared to sit for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams. We encourage you to schedule your test soon after the exam prep class ends, while the knowledge is fresh in your mind.

Additional Information

The registration fee includes all materials which will be shipped directly to you, please enroll early. Materials for the live-online course will be mailed 7 - 10 days before class or earlier if requested with understanding that a withdrawal from class refund will not include the cost of the SHRM Learning System once it has been shipped. Class consists of thirty six hours (3.60 CEU’s).

The SHRM Maine State Council offers certification scholarships through the SHRM Foundation, visit their website for more information as well as test prep application deadlines. 

Course Overview 

Let's take a close look at the employment life cycle starting with what happens before recruitment begins and ends after employment terminates.  In this workshop, we will focus on key management challenges, common gaps in talent management strategy, employment culture, employee experience, performance management, role modeling leadership behaviors, and employment termination.

Learning Objectives

• Methods to recruit and retain individuals who like what your organization has to offer
• Checking references and giving references the right way
• How to ensure your employee personnel file documentation is defensible
• Engaging employees and retaining your high performers
• Terminating the employment relationship with dignity 

Who Should Attend? 

This program is designed for human resources professionals and those individuals with responsibility for acquiring, motivating, and retaining talent. 

Additional Information

This course is part of the Certificate Program in Human Resource Management. It is recommended that Intro to Human Resources Management be taken before the other courses in the HR Certificate but it is not required to do so.

Course Overview 

This workshop will provide the foundation for an HR professional to understand the concepts of Total Rewards. We will discuss the basics of developing a strategy and tactics for implementation of the key elements of the strategy. The course will cover compensation and benefit implications into the Total Rewards environment, as well as the intangible items (PTO, Leave policies, culture, etc.) that could/should be included in the Total Reward strategy.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and use the concepts of Total Rewards
• Ability to discuss concepts and tactics of Total Rewards with other company leaders
• Develop a basic Total Reward strategy appropriate for your company, including a high level tactical plan for implementation
• A firm grasp of all the elements of a Total Rewards package that companies may offer employees
• Begin to grasp the link between company performance, people performance, and the Total Reward value proposition 

Who Should Attend?

The course is designed for new to intermediate Human Resource professionals that want to broaden their knowledge of this topic. It is also of interest to non HR professionals that may have an interest in getting into the HR world, or other office leaders/professionals that may have some HR responsibilities. 

Additional Information

This course is part of the Certificate Program in Human Resource Management. It is recommended that Intro to Human Resources Management be taken before the other courses in the HR Certificate but it is not required to do so.