Learning Outcomes

What is Safer Recruitment?

Safe Recruiting Policies and Procedures

Vetting Possible Candidates

Induction and Training of New Staff

Legislation and Guidelines

Lesson Summary

In this module, we will learn what safer recruitment is and why it is necessary. We will explore how you can implement policies and procedures for safer recruitment. Then we will explore some important topics, such as safer volunteer recruitment practises, including induction and training programmes.

Course assessment

In this free online course, learn how to implement safer recruitment policies and procedures in your company.

Safer Recruitment

This course will teach you the importance of safe recruitment for people who want to work with vulnerable children and adults. It will help you recognise the risks to vulnerable groups when the wrong people are hired or allowed to work as volunteers. You will become familiar with the procedures and protocols needed to ensure that mistakes are not made when hiring people for regulated activities who work directly with children or adults.

Introduction to Employment Rights

Contracts and Procedures

Equal Pay and Other Rights

Discrimination and Workplace Safety

Collective Rights and Employment Termination

This module will teach you about the laws and policies governing employment in the United Kingdom. Acts governing the employment of residents and expatriates, from the application to the hiring process, will be explained. The laws regarding the equal rights of an employee for equal pay and setting up a safe work environment will also be outlined.

Employment Rights and Laws in the UK - Course Assessment

Learn how the UK’s employment legislation protects the rights of employees in this free online labour law course.

Employment Rights and Laws in the UK

Did you know that employees in Britain are entitled to four weeks of paid leave per year? This labour law course explains how the UK’s employment laws and regulations work. We go over employee rights and policies pertaining to the hiring process and the national minimum wage. We lay out various procedures to help you understand the legal framework that governs work in the UK, including anti-discrimination measures, termination and arbitration.

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma Principles

Lean Six Sigma Tools

Lean Six Sigma and HR

Selecting Lean Six Sigma Projects

Choosing a Project from HR

This module equips you with essential Lean Six Sigma principles and foundational knowledge. By completing it, you'll gain proficiency in Lean Six Sigma tools, understand potential HR processes for enhancement, and learn how to select suitable projects. Additionally, you'll acquire hands-on experience when choosing an HR project.

Application of Pareto

Application of CTQ

Application of Lean

Application of SIPOC

The DMAIC: An Overview

This module equips you with essential knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools, including Pareto Chart, CTQ, SIPOC, and Lean principles, along with their practical applications. Additionally, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of DMAIC methodology, spanning from the define phase to the control phase, empowering you to drive impactful projects.

Defining the Problem

Defining the Scope

Defining the Stakeholders

Crafting the Project Charter - Guidelines

Crafting the Project Charter - Illustration

This module equips you with the foundational skills of Lean Six Sigma's Define phase. Learn to define project goals, scope, and stakeholders. Understand how to create a project charter and establish clear metrics for success. Lay the groundwork for successful process improvement initiatives.

Application of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Human Resources - First Assessment

This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of the following course: Application of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Human Resources. 

If you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can retake the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

The Measure Phase

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Choosing the Right Metrics

Understanding Process Capability

Quantifying Process Capability

Probability Distributions

This module equips you with the essential tools and techniques of the Measure Phase in Lean Six Sigma. Dive into data analysis, measurement systems analysis, and process capability studies. Learn to identify critical metrics, gather accurate data, and assess process performance effectively.

Correlation and Regressions

Multivariate Analysis

Hypothesis Testing

ANOVA and FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

This module equips you with the essential skills for the Analyze Phase of Lean Six Sigma. Dive deep into data analysis techniques to identify inefficiencies and root causes in non-manufacturing processes like HR. Gain expertise in using statistical tools to make informed decisions and drive improvements effectively.

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Lean: Concepts and HR Applications

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Sustaining Process Improvements

Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)

This module equips you with advanced skills in the Improve Phase and Control Phase of Lean Six Sigma, along with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles. Learn to refine processes, sustain improvements, and implement Design for Six Sigma methodologies for robust process development.

Application of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Human Resources - Second Assessment

Application of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Human Resources - Course Assessment

Transform and optimize non-manufacturing processes with lean six sigma techniques in this free online course.

Application of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Human Resources

Ready to take your HR Knowledge with the touch of Lean Six Sigma to the next level? This comprehensive course equips you with the powerful tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma specifically tailored for non-manufacturing processes. In this actionable and engaging diploma program, you will gain a deep understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and their direct application to optimize non-manufacturing processes.

Understanding Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)

Designing and Customising an EAP for Your Business

Implementing and Promoting an EAP in the Workplace Launching

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your EAP

This module provides a comprehensive guide to designing, implementing, and evaluating an effective Employee Assistance Program (EAP). You will explore the benefits of EAPs, key components, and strategies for customisation to meet organisational needs. It covers best practices for program promotion, addressing stigma, ensuring confidentiality.

Introduction to Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) - Assessment

Learn how EAPs boost employee well-being, performance, and long-term organisational success in this free online course.

Introduction to Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)

Employees perform best when they feel cared for and supported. However, personal and workplace challenges can impact their well-being and productivity. This course equips you with the knowledge to design and implement an effective Employee Assistance Program (EAP) tailored to your organisation’s needs. You will learn how to structure EAP services, promote participation, address confidentiality concerns, and measure success. Sign up today!

The Role of Human Resources

HRM Skillset

HRM Challenges

In this module you will learn about the role of HRM, the skillset required, including organising, coordinating, and managing employees in an organisation

Strategic Planning

Writing the HRM Plan

Tips in HRM Planning

In this module you will learn about strategic planing, writing the HRM plan, tips in HRM planing

Diversity and Multiculturalism

Diversity Plans

Multiculturalism and the Law

In this module you will learn about diversity and multiculturalism, diversity plans, and multiculturalism and the law

Recruitment

The Law and Recruitment

Recruitment Strategies

In this module, you will learn about recruitment process, the law and recruitment, and recruitment strategies.

Selection Process

Criteria Development and Résumé Review

Interviewing

Testing and Selection

Making the Offer

In this module you will learn about interviewing and selection process. Selection process, criteria development and and resume review, interviewing, testing and selection, and making the offer

Goals of Compensation Plan

Developing a Compensation Package

Types of Pay System

Other Types of Compensation

Learn more about compensation and benefits as part of human resources management techniques

Diploma in Modern Human Resource Management - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Costs of Turnover

Retention Plans

Implementing Retention Strategies

Learn more about retention and motivation

Steps to Take in Training an Employee

Types of Training

Training Delivery Methods

Designing a Training Program

Communication Strategies

Management Styles

Learn how to communicate successfully with employees

Handling Performance

Employee Rights

Learn more about managing employee performance

Performance Evaluation Systems

Appraisal Methods

Completing and Conducting the Appraisals

Learn about employee assessment procedures

Workshop Safety and Health Laws

Part 1 : Health Hazards at Work

Part 2 : Health Hazards at Work

Learn more about safety and health and work

Diploma in Modern Human Resource Management - Second Assessment

Diploma in Modern Human Resource Management - Assessment

Learn how to deal with common organizational issues and become a more effective HR manager, with this free course.

Diploma in Modern Human Resource Management

This free online course in human resource management course will teach you how to effectively coordinate between your ogranisation and its employees. Becoming a top-notch HR Manager involves more than management functions like planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. It also involves the study of psychology, communication, economics, and sociology. This course will help you bring all these skills together to become a better HR Manager.

Understanding Conflict

Causes and Outcomes of Conflict

Conflict Management

This module, outlines the different types of conflict as well as various causes and outcomes of conflict. You will also learn about common conflict-handling styles and how to resolve disagreements effectively.

The Five Stages of Negotiation

Negotiation Strategies and Avoiding Common Mistakes

Third-Party Negotiations

Ethical and Cross-Cultural Negotiations

Negotiation Tips

In this module, you will learn about the five stages of negotiation, how to avoid common mistakes in negotiation and effective strategies to use in negotiation. You will also learn about third-party negotiations including mediation and arbitration, tips on how to have successful negotiations, and ethical and cross-cultural negotiations.

Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Preparing for ADR - Questions, Support, and Roles

Preparing for ADR - Confidentiality, Standards, and Feedback

In this module, you will learn about Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), the benefits of using ADR as a conflict resolution method, the ADR process, why ADR should be chosen as a resolution method, how to prepare for an ADR process, what to expect from an ADR process and how confidentiality is maintain during the ADR process.

Negotiation

Mediation

Arbitration

Uncommon Methods of ADR

Public Policy, Legislation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

In this module, you will learn about the most common and uncommon methods of ADR. You will learn about when each type of ADR method is used and the benefits and drawbacks of each. You will also learn about situations where inequality can arise within an ADR process. and plans to overcome this.

Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution - Assessment One

How can ADR help Accomplish Rule of Law Objectives? – Part I

How can ADR help Accomplish Rule of Law Objectives? – Part II

How can ADR help Accomplish Rule of Law Objectives? – Part III

How can ADR help Accomplish other Development Objectives?

In this module you will learn about different features of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including the goals and possible uses of ADR and when to implement ADR programs in the context of rule of law assistance.

The Limitations of ADR

Adequate Political Support

Supportive Cultural Norms

Adequate Human Resources

Financial Resources and Parity in Power of Disputants

In this module you will learn about different ADR limitations and the background conditions that are important to achieve to have a successful ADR program.

What Program Design Considerations Are Important? – Planning and Preparation Part I

What Program Design Considerations Are Important? – Planning and Preparation Part II

What Program Design Considerations Are Important? – Operations and Implementations Part I

What Program Design Considerations Are Important? – Operations and Implementations Part II

In this module you will learn about program design considerations that contribute to the success of ADR. You will learn about the two categories associated with ADR program design considerations: planning and preparation and operations and implementations.

Taxonomy in ADR

Case Studies

In this module you will learn about how different ADR programs are used by designing ADR programs to suit various situations.

Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution - Assessment Two

Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution - Final Assessment

Gain an in-depth understanding of the procedures of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), with this free online course.

Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alison's free online Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) course provides a comprehensive review of dispute resolution. Alternative Dispute Resolution is the process of settling disputes without litigation. This course will teach you more about more this dispute resolution process, and covers topics such as common causes of conflict, how to overcome conflicts, and the main components of alternative dispute resolution practices.

Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM)

Role of Communication in HRM

Strategic HRM Plans and HR Plans

Compensation and Benefits

In this module, you will learn about human resource management and the role of the HR manager. This module will also teach you what employees expect in a workplace environment.

The Recruitment Process

Job Analysis and Job Descriptions

Recruitment Strategy

In this module, you learn about the Recruitment Process and various topics such as Job Analysis, Job Descriptions, and Recruitment Strategy.

Overview of the Selection Process

The Interview Process

Testing and Selecting

This module educates you about the Selection Process, including subjects like the Interview Process, Testing, and Selecting.

Diploma in Human Resources - First Assessment

Training and Development

Types of Training Delivery Methods

Types of Performance Appraisals

Managing Poor Employee Performance

Employee Separation

In this module, you learn about Managing Employee Performance, and it covers topics such as the Types of Performance Appraisals, Managing Poor Employee Performance, and Employee Separation.

Organisational Culture

Managing Change

Theories of Motivation

Management Styles and Employee Motivation

In this module you learn about Managing Employee Motivation and Retention, and it covers topics such as Theories of Motivation, Management Styles and Employee Motivation, and Managing Employee Retention.

Learn the important functions and practices of human resource professionals in this free online diploma course.

Diploma in Human Resources (HR)

This course teaches you how to hire, train and motivate staff effectively. Human resource (HR) departments exist to create and maintain productive relationships between employees and their organizations. Sensitive HR management is essential to the success of any organization, making HR managers extremely important in getting the most out of employees. Sign up to polish your HR management skills and increase your value at work.