--- title: HR Fundamentals for Small Businesses description: Optimize your workforce! Understand HR tasks, job descriptions, compensation, and employment laws. Create a positive and healthy workplace. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Small%20Business%20Management.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Leadership and Management Skills [HR Fundamentals for Small Businesses](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2247174316#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Small%20Business%20Management.png) # HR Fundamentals for Small Businesses #### $105 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_ME_A_HR_Fun_Sma&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 0.3 ATD CI: 3 HRCI: 3 SHRM: 3 #### $105 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_ME_A_HR_Fun_Sma&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 3 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 90 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Individual Skill Course ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description The people who make up your business are among your most valuable assets. Proper management of those human resources is critical for creating and sustaining a skilled and engaged workforce, developing a positive business culture, and generating a competitive advantage. Human resource personnel are involved in tasks like recruiting, selecting, compensating, training, developing, and disciplining employees. Who carries out these tasks varies depending on a business' size and organization. Large organizations may have a dedicated HR manager or even an entire HR department. In smaller businesses, on the other hand, HR responsibilities may be carried out by the CEO or business owner, delegated to staff, or outsourced. Regardless of whether they will be responsible for carrying out HR tasks themselves, small business owners should be aware of important human resource issues, options, and controversies. This course reviews key areas in human resource management, like crafting job descriptions, finding the right people for those jobs, fairly compensating employees, and responding to performance issues. We also survey important employment laws and some best practices for creating a workplace that is safe and healthy for employees. Experts provide commentary and share their personal experiences relating to common HR issues. This *HR Fundamentals for Small Businesses* course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner MindEdge. #### Learning Outcomes After completing this course, the learner should be able to: - Describe options for managing HR responsibilities in a small business environment - Consider different approaches to employee recruitment - Create a job analysis - List the steps involved in employee selection - Review various methods for evaluating prospective employees - Describe the importance of onboarding - Distinguish between training and development - Describe common types of training and training delivery methods - Identify elements of compensation - Consider the importance of wage equity and competitiveness - Distinguish between legally-mandated and optional benefits - Compare various methods of performance appraisal - Describe common behavior issues - Explain the importance of progressive discipline #### Additional Information ** This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours. Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. 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