Talent Acquisition and Retention

Finding and engaging the right talent is critical for any organization’s success.

People are a company’s most valuable asset, and much care should go into selecting and retaining the right employees. There are many skills an HR professional will utilize throughout their career; none as critical as Talent Acquisition and Retention.

Topics covered in this class are the Recruitment Process, Workforce Planning, the Consultative Approach, Engagement and Retention.

Outcomes

  • Understand the recruitment process and how to effectively manage it.
  • Understand the importance of workforce planning and using strong relationships with hiring managers to proactively fill their hiring needs.
  • Use a consultative approach to uncover true needs, select the right person and help unsure hiring managers make a decision on a candidate.
  • Understand engagement of both candidates and current employees and use it successfully to attract and retain.
  • Understand the importance of retention and how various programs can lead to increased employee satisfaction.

Audience

For individuals pursuing their certificate, this course satisfies one out of the six course program requirements. For HR professionals seeking SHRM recertification, this course earns 24 professional development credits (PDCs).

Course Format: Online, Self-Directed
Schedule: Begin your course on the first Sunday following enrollment.
Tuition: $799
CEUs: 2.4
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Additional Resources

Human Resources Management Overview
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Time

Anticipate 4-5 hours per week working through the 5-week program.

Assignments

Discussion posts due on Mondays and all other deliverables due on Saturdays.

Getting Started

Begin your class on the Sunday following paid registration.

Josh Varone

Mr. Varone is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Rhode Island Medical Imaging (RIMI). Mr. Varone has spent the last 18 years working in Human Resources in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Prior to his role at RIMI, he spent 8 years as the Human Resources Director at AAA Northeast. He has global experience, overseeing Talent Acquisition while at Swarovski. Mr. Varone holds a B.A. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; M.A. Providence College; Professional in Human Resources (PHR); SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP); Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC).

Josh Varone

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