Grant Eligible Workforce Training Fund Program AIM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits
Human Resources Level 1
Human Resources Level 2
Certificate Series
Ten half-day modules, over five weeks. Take one course or take all ten.
ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES OF MASSACHUSETTS
Certificate Series
AIM’s Level 1 and Level 2 Human Resource Certificate Series offer your HR staff—along with others who may be responsible for the HR function—the skills they need to handle an increasingly complex world. Participants learn practical and legal compliance skills that help your company’s bottom line immediately. Our training moves from an overview of HR fundamentals to advanced sessions on workplace incident investigations. AIM employs professional HR instructors with a high degree of combined experience who deliver high-quality, cost-effective programs to fit any business—small, medium or large.
The HR 1 and HR 2 series:
• Are each completed in five days (10 half-day modules, one day per week for five weeks) • Are flexible—participants can take one or two modules, or all 10
• Provide a practical, real-world approach to HR—not academic or theoretical • Focus on the myriad issues HR professionals face on a day-to-day basis
HUMAN RESOURCES LEVEL 1
Gain a comprehensive overview of the myriad issues HR professionals face on a day-to-day basis. This five-day series covers the majority of human resource disciplines—from employment law to benefits to performance management.
This program is designed for individuals new to HR, specialists seeking to broaden their knowledge, and generalists who need a refresher or training in specific areas.
HUMAN RESOURCES LEVEL 2
Today’s HR practitioner is a strategic business partner supporting an organization’s people-related initiatives. AIM’s Human Resources Certificate Series Level 2 provides an in-depth and strategic review of human resource topics designed to empower the HR practitioner in his or her critical role as change agent, problem solver, and relationship builder.
This program is designed for individuals who have two or more years of HR experience or who have completed our Level 1 program. It is also recommended for the more senior generalist who wants a refresher or in-depth knowledge of specific core areas.
Certification
Participants who complete at least eight modules within the same level will receive a certificate of completion as a means of demonstrating professional competence.
Continuing Education Credits
Many of the classes in these series have been approved for HR certification. For more information regarding credits, contact Carrie Stowe:
cstowe@aimnet.org or 617-262-1180.
Workforce Training Fund Program Grants
Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program Grants (WTFP) can help offset the cost of educating your team. Contact our expert, Bill Baldino for more information: wbaldino@aimnet.org or 617-899-4951. Grant Eligible Workforce Training Fund Program AIM is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM
The Role of Human Resources | Class 1 MORN
• The evolution of human resources as a business partner • Explore the multi-dimensional world of HR
• Align the efforts of HR with the goals of the organization • Find and keep the best people
• Understand organizational culture and implications for HR • Foresee barriers to success
• Examine the real cost of turnover
Employee Selection Process | Class 2 AFT
• Perform an effective and structured “HR” interview • Strategic sourcing
• Conduct effective reference checks
• Assess hiring costs across the range of applicant sources • Develop and manage an efficient process
Managing Employee Leaves | Class 3 MORN
• Leave laws and to whom do they apply
• Review of Massachusetts Earned Sick Leave Law • Requirements of recordkeeping and documentation • Family Medical Leave Act, ADA, workers compensation and
anti-discrimination
• Discretionary leaves—vacation, holidays, personal time • Legal issues commonly associated with time off
Employment Law—HR’s Responsibility Class 4 AFT
• Concept of employment-at-will • State and federal employment laws • Impact of case law and company practices • Employee privacy
• Required forms and policies • Case study application
Personnel Records and Employee Handbooks Class 5 MORN
• Why proper recordkeeping is essential
• Legal requirements of personnel, medical and other records
• Learn to write effective policies
• Provides the nuts and bolts of drafting a handbook • Strategies for implementation
Threat Management—HR’s Role | Class 6 AFT
• Drugs and alcohol—the importance of well-developed policies
• Workplace violence—including preventive measures and effective response
• Workers Compensation—responding correctly to workplace injuries
• OSHA overview
• Massachusetts Data Security Law • Workplace bullying
Compensation Basics | Class 7 MORN
• The importance of compensation management • Compensation terminology
• Establish the company’s pay philosophy as a first step • Know the building blocks of a compensation program,
including job analysis, job description, and job evaluation • Learn to create a base-pay program, including a
compensation structure • Explore other pay strategies
Employee Benefits Programs | Class 8 AFT
• Understand the importance of “total compensation” • Distinguish between mandatory and optional benefits • Appreciate the history and evolution of benefits • Understand regulatory issues
• Review health and welfare plans
Managing Difficult Discussions | Class 9 MORN
• Coaching managers through effective employee conversations
• Effectively utilize the performance appraisal process • Use a “corrective action” approach as opposed
to “discipline”
• Recognize the critical importance of written documentation • Objectively examine the discharge process
Developing an Effective HR Style | Class 10 AFT
• Define your personal style
• Learn to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of various styles
• Flex your style for greater impact
• Recognize how people respond differently under stress • Increase versatility and polish your personal approach
Certificate Series
HUMAN RESOURCES LEVEL 1
Developing Effective Relationships | Class 1 MORN
• The value of collaborative relationships • Exploring the barriers to partnerships • Understanding influencing strategies • Building organizational trust • The delicate HR balancing act
Effective Employee Communication | Class 2 AFT
• Understanding the impact that effective communications can make on business results
• Explore the unique role that HR can play in the message • Applying four key elements to any employee communication
program
• A sharing of best practices regarding programs such as suggestion systems, recognition awards, surveys, company newsletters, surveys and orientations
Compensation Design | Class 3 - MORN
• Linking compensation strategy to business strategy • Compensation system components
• Compensation system comparisons—(ranking, point factor, etc.)
• Developing the program • Compensation program trends
Health Care Compliance and Cost-Control Strategies Class 4 AFT
• Review of the Affordable Care Act affordability, shared responsibility and reporting requirements
• Review of some key strategies in maximizing broker/carrier relationship
• Identify wellness incentives, cost sharing, plan design and other cost-control strategies
• Explore effective employee communications
Performance Appraisal Programs | Class 5 MORN
• Defining goals
• Elements of a sound performance management system • Purpose of performance appraisal
• Management’s responsibility • Appraisal tools and techniques • Making the system work
• Emerging trends—traditional versus cutting-edge
HR’s Role in Managing Change | Class 6 AFT
• Understanding the factors that derail organizational change efforts
• Recognizing and managing through resistance • Practicing techniques for leading transitions
• Developing a personal plan for thriving during change
Employee Training and Development | Class 7 MORN
• Obtaining management support for development initiatives • Role of the HR/training coordinator
• Tools for determining training needs • Training proposal/grant applications • Do’s and dont’s of education
• Public versus private, onsite seminars
Workforce Reductions and Terminations | Class 8 AFT
• Definitions—“layoff” vs. “termination” • Alternatives to layoffs
• Developing and defending selection criteria • WARN Act considerations
• Separation/severance agreements
• Legal requirements (wages, benefits, FMLA, etc.) • Communicating the layoff
• Dealing with the aftermath
Workplace Incident Investigations | Class 9 MORN
• Defining a workplace incident
• Why investigations are a critical employer issue • The step-by-step investigation process • Confidentiality and privacy issues • Critical documentation
• Harassment and discrimination complaints—a closer look
Problem Solving—Human Resources’ Role | Class 10 AFT
• The real problem—getting to the bottom of the issue • Identifying the best solution
• Conflict—it’s not always a bad thing • Case studies exploration
Certificate Series
HUMAN RESOURCES LEVEL 2
FITCHBURG BRIDGEWATER BURLINGTON HOLYOKE*
Developing Effective Relationships 4/5 9/7 10/11 10/13
Effective Employee Communication 4/5 9/7 10/11 10/13
Compensation Design 4/12 9/14 10/18 10/20
Health Care Compliance and Cost-Control Strategies 4/12 9/14 10/18 10/20
Performance Appraisal Programs 4/26 9/21 10/25 10/27
HR’s Role in Managing Change 4/26 9/21 10/25 10/27
Employee Training and Development 5/3 9/28 11/1 11/3
Workforce Reductions and Terminations 5/3 9/28 11/1 11/3
Workplace Incident Investigations 5/10 10/5 11/8 11/10
Problem Solving—Human Resources’ Role 5/10 10/5 11/8 11/10
HR LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE SERIES
MARLBOROUGH BRIDGEWATER HOLYOKE* BURLINGTON
The Role of Human Resources 2/17 4/27 6/9 6/1
Employee Selection Process 2/17 4/27 6/9 6/1
Managing Employee Leaves 2/24 5/4 6/16 6/8
Employment Law—HR’s Responsibility 2/24 5/4 6/16 6/8
Personnel Records and Employee Handbooks 3/2 5/11 6/23 6/15
Threat Management—HR’s Role 3/2 5/11 6/23 6/15
Compensation Basics 3/9 5/18 6/30 6/22
Employee Benefits Programs 3/9 5/18 6/30 6/22
Managing Difficult Discussions 3/16 5/25 7/7 6/29
Developing an Effective HR Style
3/16 5/25 7/7 6/29HR LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE SERIES
2016 HR ROUNDTABLES
Become a human resource thought leader. Join fellow HR professionals and expert guests at one of seven locations throughout Massachusetts to discuss topics and issues, industry trends, and developments affecting human resources
.
BILLERICA 1/19, 2/23, 3/22, 4/12, 5/24, 6/28, 7/19, 8/23, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 12/13 8:00-10:00 am BERKSHIRES 3/17, 5/12, 6/9, 9/15, 11/17 8:00-10:00 am NEWBURYPORT 1/19, 2/23, 3/22, 4/12, 5/24, 6/28, 7/19, 8/23, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 12/13 8:00-10:00 am PIONEER VALLEY 1/13, 2/10, 3/16, 4/13, 5/11, 6/15, 7/13, 8/17, 9/14, 10/12, 11/16, 12/14 8:00-10:00 am TAUNTON 1/21, 2/25, 3/24, 4/14, 5/19, 6/23, 7/21, 8/18, 9/22, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15 Noon-2:00 pm WOBURN 1/13, 2/10, 3/16, 4/13, 5/11, 6/15, 7/13, 8/17, 9/14, 10/12, 11/16, 12/14 8:00-10:00 am WORCESTER 1/21, 2/25, 3/24, 4/14, 5/19, 6/23, 7/21, 8/18, 9/22, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15 8:00-10:00 am BRIDGEWATER
