The Workforce Planning and Employment: Orientation, Onboarding, and Exit Strategies course is the 9th of 20 courses developed as part of the Human Resources Certification Program.

In this course, the focus will be on several key elements of the organization's orientation, onboarding, and exit strategies. HR's role in post-offer employment activities will be explained, as well as the value of relevant and effective orientation and onboarding programs. Also important to this discussion is the supporting role retention strategies play in organizational success.

And finally, you'll learn about key organizational exit procedures and processes. In topic one, Post-offer Employment Activities, HR's role goes beyond the offer and acceptance stage, with a look at activities like Form I-9 verification, orientation and onboarding practices, and proper records management.

Onboarding can be the difference between an employee doing an adequate job or being a star performer. In topic two, Orientation and Onboarding Processes, you'll go deeper into orientation and onboarding processes and learn the importance of proper records management and retention.

Poor retention strategies usually lead to high turnover costs. In topic three, Employee Retention Strategies and Practices, our focus will be on HR's role in reinforcing the company's driving principles and behavioral expectations through modeling, communication, and coaching activities.

Giving inconsistent reasons for reducing the workforce opens the door to claims of unlawful discrimination. In topic four, Organizational Exits and Reductions in Force, the value of HR's unique knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evident as we discuss voluntary and involuntary terminations, downsizing, restructuring, and outplacement strategies and practices.

That’s it! Now, go ahead and push that “Take this course” button and see you on the inside!