Fall 2011

Course Outline and Homework Assignments

Class Date	Class Topic	Text	Read - Homework Due	Supplemental Reference Materials on the Internet
Sept. 19	Intro to class Overview of staffing, staffing models, environmental context, staffing challenges today and in future, jobs in staffing	1	PowerPoint Presentation – 1^st class	Human Resources Certification Institute HR Jobs - SHRM Job Star The Riley Guide SBHRA PIHRA NHRA ASTD – Los Angeles CCH HR Links Career Magazine HR Internet Guide
Sept. 26	State and Federal laws, court decisions, EEO and discrimination, affirmative action and diversity, and employment at-will	2 to 4	Read chapters 1 to 4 plus pages 298 to 302, 321-323 Due: Paragraph/bullet points on presentation topic Homework due: Developing a Lawful Application Form DFEH- Discrimination is Against the Law California – Pre-employment Inquiry Guidelines PowerPoint Presentation – 2^nd class	The Americans with Disabilities Act ADA – A Primer for Small Business EEOC Affirmative Action U.S. Dept. of Labor California Labor Code Disparate Impact Analysis Calculation
Oct. 3	Job analysis and job descriptions	5	Read chapter plus pages 309-310, 317-318 Homework due: The Tax Assessor's Office PowerPoint Presentation – 3^rd class	O-Net Occupational Information Action Verbs for Job Function Statements
Oct. 10	HR planning, forecasting, outplacement of staffing functions	6	Read chapter plus pages 310, 318 Homework due: Deciding Whether to Use Flexible Staffing PowerPoint – 4^th Class Exam #1 due – Chapters 1 to 4	Personnel Planning
Oct. 17	Recruiting process Recruiting resources - internal and external	7	Read chapter plus pages 310 -311, 318-319 Homework due: Recruitment in a Changing Internal Labor Market PowerPoint – 5^th class	News for Recruiters Employment Development Dept. Cal Jobs OFCCP - Internet Applicant Recordkeeping Electronic Recruiting Exchange Free Recruiting Software

Oct. 24	Selection process, applications and resumes, reference checking, background checks	8	Read chapter plus pages 312-313, 319 Homework due: Prepare Your Resume PowerPoint – 6^th class	HR Guide - Selection Create a Fake Resume -Website Preparing Winning Resumes Preparing an HR Resume Action Verbs for Resumes
Oct. 31	Selection tests, pre-employment physicals and drug testing, other screening techniques	9	Read chapter Testing and Assessment – US DOL Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Exams Homework due: Determining Initial Assessment Methods 2^nd exam due – Chapters 5 to 8 PowerPoint – 7^th class	DOT Alcohol and Drug Testing Requirements
Nov. 7	Interviewing strategies and skills, job offers	10	Read chapter Homework due: Prepare a list of 20 questions that you would ask when you are interviewing someone for the position of Recruiter. PowerPoint – 8^th class	176 Questions You Can Ask in an Interview
Nov. 14	Career planning and development Retention	12	Read chapter plus pages 314-315, 320 Homework due: Career Development at Electronic Applications PowerPoint – 9^th class
Nov. 21	New employee orientation and training, exit interviews, retention strategies	13	Read chapter plus pages 315-316, 320, 321 Homework due: Staffing Strategy for a New Plant PowerPoint – 10^th class 3rd exam due – Chapters 9, 10, 12, 13	USCIS – I9 Central