HRC03
HR: Foundations of Employee Relations
Establish work/life balance initiatives and create a more positive workforce. Examine situations from legal, organizational, and cultural perspectives to improve organizational efficiency.
Price: $2999.00
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Description
In today’s fast-paced culture, creating an environment in which employees feel valued is an increasingly critical component of success. More than ever, Human Resources professionals must help organizations strike a balance between employees’ work lives and personal lives, while maintaining organizational efficiency.
eCornell has partnered with the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) to develop the Human Resources: Employee Relations certificate. Participants in the certificate series learn strategies for effective communication and investigating and establishing work/life balance initiatives to create a more positive workplace environment.
HR professionals and managers alike will benefit from the skills and suggestions presented in this six-course certificate. Because situations are examined from legal, organizational, and cultural contexts, even the most seasoned professionals will learn something new.
Who Should Take This Certificate?
The Human Resources Employee Relations Certificate is appropriate for Human Resource employees and managers seeking a richer, deeper understanding of policies and practices related to employee relations from a leading Ivy League institution.
Certificate Information
ILRHR501
Issues and Concepts in Equal Employment Opportunities Law
Learn how federal, state, and local laws affect your employees and your organization as a whole.
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ILRHR502
Employment Laws for the HR Professional
Recognize and manage legal issues in the workplace; familiarize yourself with OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and state laws and their applications.
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ILRHR505
Organizational Culture and Work/Life Balance
Use a strong employee relations program to inspire optimal performance from employees. Promote balance between work and life and recognize how everyone’s actions reflect corporate culture and strategy.
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ILRHR506
Communicating and Coaching and Counseling for Improved Performance
Improve performance and resolve workplace issues through effective communications with all members of an organization. Provide counseling and coaching to employees.
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ILRMD509
The Impact of Personality Styles on Communication
Develop effective interpersonal communication skills. Improve ability to work with and manage employees.
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ILRMD510
Managing Communication Challenges
Become both assertive and professional in dealing with communication challenges in the workplace. Analyze and use criticism for self-improvement.
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Accreditation
Participants who successfully complete all six courses in this series receive a Human Resources: Employee Relations Certificate from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) will give .6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to each student who successfully completes each course. Students can apply to the ILR school for the CEU units after they have successfully completed the courses.
ACE CREDIT Recommendation

The American Council on Education recommends this Certificate Program for up to 3 semester hours in Employee Relations or Human Resource Management in the upper division baccalaureate degree category.
HRCI Recertification

The courses in this certificate series have each been approved for six (6) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute. Please contact the Human Resource Certificate Institute (HRCI) for further information about certification or recertification.
With all eCornell courses, access is easy. Participants only need a computer and an Internet connection. To view specific technology requirements, visit our Technology Requirements page.