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Overview
A thorough well-written job description provides an employee with a clear guide to ensuring successful job performance and job expectations. This program will teach participants the importance of accurate, well-written job descriptions and posting to prevent possible legal exposure, as well as attract and retain top talent.
Why you should Attend
Learning how to effectively write job descriptions and job postings is critical to an organization's bottom line. Meticulous job descriptions help promote productivity, mitigate risk and liability, and improve employee retention.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Understand how to mitigate risk & potential legal exposure
- Learn how to use the job description to align HR with the Company’s overall business objectives
- How job descriptions and job postings are used as evidence in discrimination and wrongful termination claims
- Learn how to correctly classify each position according to the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Additionally, we will cover the pros and cons of using “other duties as assigned” in job descriptions and postings
Who Will Benefit
- This training is critical for all areas of Human Resources Management
- C-Suite Executives
- Hiring managers and supervisors
Speaker Profile
Racquel L. Harris is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at R.L. Harris & Associates, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive-level experience to her role. With dual certifications in Human Resources and Risk Management, she also holds a BA in Organizational Communication from Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. Currently, Racquel is pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.
She has a deep understanding of the pivotal role training plays within an organization and excels in strategic planning and execution, skills she honed during her tenure as President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and on the Indiana SHRM State Council.
Racquel is an expert in labor relations, federal and state employment laws, and aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives. Known in the community as a servant leader, she has received multiple accolades, including the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award from former Mayor Jeff Rea, the "40 under 40" recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR, and the Michiana SHRM Leader of the Year Award.
Her commitment to community service is further demonstrated through her roles on several boards and committees In addition to her professional work, Racquel frequently volunteers her time offering professional skills training to help individuals prepare for employment. She remains dedicated to supporting the growth and success of others.
Instructor
Racquel L. Harris