Local Government Best Practices: Human Resources / October 15 & 16 / Virtual

This course will be delivered in two 3-hour sessions:

First session:  October 15 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Second session:  October 16 from 9:00 to Noon

Course Description

Our employees are our most valued asset and most important strength. Managing human capital is just as important as managing financial capital and therefore should be given the same priority (if not more).

Today local government professionals are being asked to do more with less…how many hats do you wear….you are the municipal manager, municipal secretary, Finance and HR? Whether you are a new HR professional to municipal management or perform HR responsibilities in a non-typical HR role this is the ideal program for you.

In this practical, interactive course, you will learn and practice the skills and knowledge associated with HR Best Practices.  The topics provide an overview of human resources management within the context of local government.

PLEASE NOTE:  This course is interactive to give you the best learning experience possible.  It will be conducted via Zoom.  You will need to be able to:  Raise your hand, mute/unmute, use chat

Topics:

• Employee relations
• Recruitment and retention strategies
• Performance management
• Compliance with employment law
• Disciplinary actions, documentation, and appeals
• Proactive measures to prevent issues

Objectives:

• Build and maintain positive relationships between your municipality and its employees
• Attract and hire qualified candidates, as well as list strategies to retain top talent
• Describe the elements of a performance management system
• Locate resources to ensure that all HR practices adhere to local, state, and federal employment laws
• List the procedures for addressing employee misconduct or performance issues.
• Recognize the importance to develop and implement policies and practices to prevent HR-related problems before they arise