Hiring Smart: HR Training
Hiring Smart: Human Resources Training
Unlock the potential of any company with Hiring Smart: Human Resources Training. Our custom training plan allows you to pinpoint suitable candidates for your job openings in an effective and efficient manner, helping string together a well-rounded team that can bring lasting success. Invest wisely into skilled talent today!
Upgrade your Human Resources team and facilitate successful hires with Hiring Smart: Human Resources Training. Our specialised program offers expert-led sessions ideal for one-on-one or group instruction, delivering custom materials and coaching geared towards teaching the skills necessary to recruit, interview, screen and select qualified personnel. Invest in this time saving training solution today – a smart move to ensure peak efficiency when it comes to employee relations payrolls benefits and training services!
Finding employees who are both talented and dedicated to your company’s values can completely transform the collective work experience. Whether it’s passion, resilience or commitment — these qualities ensure effective team performance with deep-rooted loyalty that is invaluable when striving for business success! It should be no surprise why investing in a good recruitment process pays dividends -seeing results firsthand makes this crystal clear!
Modules For This Course:
Knowing how to advertise a position correctly will increase your brands image and effectiveness in gaining the right people.
Using questioning techniques will uncover information and help to acquire resources for you to make an informed decision. We discuss here how to control an interview with questioning techniques also.
Probing the interviewee for information can assist you to better understand responses and information provided. Probing effectively can be a major part of the interview process as you develop responses in the areas you choose.
Non-verbal communication will provide you with much more detail to the responses from your interviewee. Learning how to read these signals and also manages your own body language to appear confident and in control will help.
What are the interview barriers? We discuss this aspect more within this session.
Having a checklist can help you to avoid embarrassment and also have you provide the same questions or interview to multiple participants. Learning how to cover everything in a set format will assist with a fair and equal interview.
How do you handle difficult questions? Even though you may be the one to ask most of the questions in an interview, what if the questions are thrown back to you? How would you answer a difficult question? We provide tools here to avoid or to respond to any question.
What makes an employee the perfect employee? Learn more about what things to look for, the perfect responses and how to recognise good behaviours within the interview.
This session here discusses on how to pick up on the different personalities while interviewing.
How do you structure the room? Where should you sit? Who asks questions first? What should you do when….? Many of these questions are provided in this discussion.
Learn how to qualify the Interviewee. Just like sales people need to qualify their customers, Interviewers also need to qualify their Interviewees.
Some simple yet effective skills here to assist in busy schedules with interviews. Great tools and skills in all areas.
How to compose quality responses that warrants your hiring recommendation.
How to create an excellent nominee experience
Interviewing practices
How to leverage intelligent inquiries and answers sell and to pull clever nominees.
Understanding workplace harassment
Selecting great workers
Drug screening
How to assess replies that align to your hiring bar and standards.
Avoidance of workplace violence
The best way to translate your responsibility and demands laden job description into particular hiring standards that may align interviewers on the success predictors for your role.
How to create and leverage best-practice on a situation and behavioural questions to uncover signs of motivators, fit, track record, and skills – all demanded to predict success.
When confronted with imperfect candidates, the best way is to make bargain that align to your hiring philosophy
Employment eligibility verification
Attracting applicants
Legal considerations
Ensure you have the right interviewers and how to setup a good interview procedure, centered on the criteria that were ideal, engaged in interviewing.
Non-Verbal Communication
During an interview, it is crucial to be aware of the non-verbal signals that you are giving and receiving. Our trainer will help you to enhance your communication skills and pick up on the body language signals being sent. Learn how to identify if a response was truthful and how to also profile people more effectively.
Scoring Responses
It is important to know how to rate the interview process and the applicant. During this session, we will discuss how to use performance-based rating scales. We will highlight a structured system to be able to keep score of the responses from interviewees.
Job Analysis and Position Profiles
When we need to hire someone, we need to know they are able to do the job. Each job will have different skills and requirements. We will look at performing a job analysis and writing a position profile in this session. Our trainer will help you to develop a job analysis and position profile.
Listening for Answers
Listening for what the candidate does and does not say is just as important as asking the right questions. We highlight how interviewers may miss information based on listening barriers and our own perception.
History of the Interviewing Process
Did you know the interviewing process has a history and a stroy to tell? In this session we provide a brief discussion on the history of the interviewing process, including Alfred Benet’s ideas, stress interviewing, and structured interviewing.
Determining the Skills You Need
In this session we identify the skills that the applicant will require. Once you have analysed what the job will require, you will need to determine what technical and performance skills the candidate will need. Learn how to identify these areas with ease.
The Recruitment and Selection Process
In this session we discuss the process and stages to hiring. Our trainer will take a quick look at the six stages of the hiring process. This will help participants to develop a fair and consistent interviewing process for selecting employees.
Advertising Guidelines
If you’re going to spend time and money looking for a candidate, you should make sure that your ad passes the ten tests of advertising. Learn more from our professional trainers about the requirements of advertising in your area. This will enable you to prepare better job advertisements and use a variety of markets. This part of the session will help us understand the basic employment and human rights laws that can affect the hiring process.
Other Types of Questions
There are two more key types of questions that you can use during an interview: achievement orientated and holistic. Learn more about these types of questions and how they could benefit you in the interview process.
Interviewing Barriers
This part of the session will discuss barriers that may occur in the interview. There are also some human mistakes that recruiters make and some common issues that you may come across. We will provide solutions to these issues and help interviewers overcome these barriers.
Difficult Applicants
Would you like to learn more about handling those difficult applicants? Participants will role play one of four difficult applicants in a mock interview. We will also discuss how to get the information you’re looking for out of these types of people without causing issues. Learn how to deal with difficult people.
Skill Application
We will spend the afternoon of the session developing an interview guide and role-playing the interview using all the skills we have learnt. As the training session is quite interactive this activity will help enhance the retention of the skills acquired so far.
Types of Questions
The ability to ask questions is crucial to an interview. We will discuss how to use open questions, closed questions, and probes. We show participants how to use traditional, behavioural, achievement orientated, holistic, and situation (critical incident technique) interview questions. The different type of questions will assist the team to be better at gaining responses.
The Critical Incident Technique
Another type of interview question asks the candidate how they might behave in a certain situation. We will explore why these questions are so valuable, how to develop them, and how to use them.
Checking References
Many people are hired today without looking into their previous employment. Our trainer will discuss how to check references, using a reference guide, and who to ask for references. Check references more effectively with the tips and advice in this part of the session.
Cost Analysis
As the hiring process is important we like to highlight to participants also the cost of hiring an employee. We analyse the costs incurred by an organisation when a wrong hiring decision is made. We discuss with participants how it may impact on other parts of a department or organisation.
Finding Candidates
How do you find quality applicants or candidates? Our trainer will examine the advantages and disadvantages of various advertising methods. In this session participants may find a new method of locating a quality applicant.
Other Interview Techniques
During the interview, there are some techniques you can use to keep things moving. We will talk about five of the most common methods. Traditional vs. Behaviour Interviews – Look at what behavioural interviewing is and how it differs from traditional interviewing. By understanding the different techniques available, we place participants in the best position available to provide a quality interview.
Interview Preparation and Format
Preparation can be key to a successful interview. We discuss the format and how to structure an interview effectively. We discuss some things you should do before, during, and after the interview. A little preparation can go a long way.
Screening Resumes
Now that you have the stack of resumes on your desk, what are you going to do with them?We help participants to be able to select and effectively interviewing the right applicants. Learn more about making the right decisions when you have many options presented to you.
Human Rights
Through a brief discussion, participants will learn about some of the key human rights issues that recruiters face. This session is great to understand the right people have and how it impacts the interview process.
Performance Assessments
In addition to interviewing, you may also choose to have candidates complete a technical or performance exercise. We will look at both types of exercises through a discussion.
Problems Recruiters Face
Recruiters can face problems from time to time. During this session we will discuss some common mistakes recruiters make and how to avoid them.
Factors in the Hiring Process
We will examine the three levels of factors in the hiring process in this session.
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Hiring Smart: Human Resources Outline
Course Overview
This workshop offers an opportunity to gain insights, into personal growth and development. As we introduce ourselves and outline our learning goals we embark on a journey of self discovery that promises fulfilling outcomes!
Topics covered in this course
Defining Human Resources
As HR professionals let us embark on an adventure, into the intricacies of this captivating field. Through an enlightening case study filled with real world challenges we are bound to acquire experience and knowledge that will enhance our careers!
Performing a Skills Inventory
During this session we will delve into how a skills inventory can help manage your expertise and stay ahead amidst changing business landscapes. Discover how this valuable resource enables you to make decisions leveraging what sets you apart from competitors!
Forecasting Techniques
Given the changing future of businesses HR professionals rely on forecasting to stay and ensure their company has adequate staffing. By analysing conditions and projecting them forward HR teams can better prepare for employee demand in an evolving market.
Job Analysis
In this session we will delve into the importance of job analysis, in promoting clarity and ensuring alignment between employers expectations and employees capabilities. We will explore methods to assess the requirements of each role before engaging in a practical exercise.
Identifying Job Competencies
Take your development to heights! Uncover the techniques and skills that will propel you towards success in your career. This insightful workshop aims to equip you with a range of abilities for achieving your goals.
Position Profiles and Job Description
Get ready to unlock an understanding of job descriptions! This session offers an enriching blend of lectures and hands on activities allowing you to enhance your comprehension from solid to exceptional. Lets embark on this journey together!
Do You Really Need to Hire?
Tap into the potential within your organisation by considering candidates for new positions. In this session we will explore strategies, for leveraging existing resources while engaging in an exercise that highlights the effort involved in hiring employees. Prepare yourself for a fun filled learning experience!
Finding Candidates
Be prepared to explore groundbreaking recruitment strategies that will simplify the process of finding the addition, to your team! This session guarantees a dive into eight approaches ensuring that no potential candidate slips through the cracks.
Advertising Guidelines
Stay one step ahead of your competitors by attending this meeting and gaining insights into creating job ads that truly stand out. Discover the strategies that lead to results
Screening Resumes
In this session we will delve into the benefits of employing a resume screening guide in your hiring process. Learn how to craft and implement it efficiently for impact.
Preparing for the Interview
Being well prepared is crucial when it comes to impressing your interviewer. Join us for our list of preparation points. Engaging role playing exercises, which will help you gain valuable experience in a fun environment.
Conducting the Interview
Uncover the secrets behind interviewing! Join us in this session as we embark on a journey through time exploring proven techniques for conducting interviews. Gain an edge by unlocking insights, into historical approaches criteria assessment, behavioural methods and critical incident approaches that you can use in future situations
After the Interview
In this session lets dive into the strategies, for handling interview procedures. We will explore methods to evaluate candidates and achieve success in your upcoming interviews!
Employee Orientation and Onboarding
Onboarding shouldn’t be a one time event. It should be a process that sets the foundation for long term success in your career allowing you to assess opportunities while maximising personal growth in each new role.
Follow the Leader
Planning Training
Engage in an experience that enhances your leadership skills. Take part in an activity as you discover and nurture your leader!
By utilising the training program any organisation can unlock their potential. This session equips business leaders with insights on creating and implementing a development strategy tailored to their organisations needs. Learn elements for conducting assessments and explore both internal and external options to make informed decisions for your team!
Working with External Providers
Choosing the right partner organisation is a step, towards optimising your businesss success. This session will guide you through criteria and considerations when making such a decision!
Performance Reviews
Join us in this session where we will delve into ways to unleash the potential of your employees. We will explore methods that drive performance enhance engagement and empower individuals through crafted evaluations. Engage in exercises. Gain insights, from a real life case study to equip yourself with strategies for successful appraisals that foster growth and development.
Attendance Management
Discover the significant impact absenteeism has on your business. Join us as we engage in an exploration of the common causes of absenteeism and explore practical solutions through a guided case study. Learn strategies that can help reduce costs in the future!
Managing a Diverse Workforce
Gain insights into the intricacies of diversity during this dynamic interactive session! Through lectures and collaborative group activities we provide you with an opportunity to understand how embracing our differences can lead to stronger teams. Come embark on this journey of discovery!
Privacy Issues
In this session we will delve into 10 principles that can safeguard your information and ensure privacy amidst technological advancements. It’s time to take measures! Join us for a discussion on these pressing concerns.
Compensation and Benefits
In our session lets embark, on a journey together as we explore how strategic compensation and benefits can foster employee loyalty.
We will also explore the tasks that need to be accomplished in order to successfully move forward with any initiatives.
Managing Disciplinary Issues
During this session we will learn a four step approach, to handling issues. This approach can be customised to suit any situation. We will gain expertise in resolving problems and finding solutions in a manner.
Terminating Employees
In the realm of decisions that arise in business there are conversations that are challenging such as employee terminations. This discussion and study will provide insights into making these transitions smoother for both parties involved by exploring ways of handling situations.
Exit Interviews
By understanding why employees choose to leave a company organisations can position themselves better for success. In this session we will assist you in gaining insights into employee turnover by providing strategies for exit interviews and examples of tailored questionnaires for any business setting.
Workshop Wrap-Up
After completing the workshop each participant will have the opportunity to engage in a discussion and develop a plan, for implementing their newly acquired knowledge.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify current issues in the human resource field and the changing role of supervisors and managers in terms of HR functions.
- Write job specifications and identify core competencies.
- Apply methods of finding, selecting, and keeping the best people using behavioural description interviewing techniques.
- Get new employees off to a good start.
- Understand compensation and benefits.
- Maintain healthy employee relations.
- Make performance appraisals a cooperative process.
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