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Announcing a comprehensivetwo-day workshop guaranteed to build theessential HR skills you need to succeed!Two-day Workshop forWE’RECOMINGTO YOURAREA …Two days ofpowerfultraining forpersonneland HR staffTo enroll: Call toll free1-800-873-7545Presented by:SkillPath ® SeminarsThe Smart Choice ®©1996, SkillPath ® Seminars®Find us on Facebook Follow us Subscribe to our channel

2Is thePersonnel/HRAssistantsworkshop worthtwo days of yourvaluable time?YES! But don’t justtake our word for it. Readwhat past participants haveto say …“As Assistant Director of HR,I felt this was a great review ofpolicy and procedure. I wouldrecommend this to anyonewho hasn’t had any formal HReducation or training.”– Kendra L. WilliamsAssistant Director/HRFala Direct Marketing, Inc.“Very relevant and currentwith today’s HR issues.Presented clearly, concisely andin a logical format. I was givenvery usable and measurableskills to handle HR.”– Deborah StorzAdministrative AssistantOwens & Minor“I came in with a lot ofquestions about HR. I hadthem all answered for me.”– Marlene RaiaOffice AdministratorInterstate NationalDealer Services“This seminar was the best I’veever been to! I’ve just begun totake an HR role and found thisclass to cover all areas. It wasvery informative and helpful!”– Amanda Emm KaisenHR Director/Office ManagerNorthern Leasing“Good, broad coverage ofthe HR area of involvementwithin a company. The trainerwas great at getting everyoneinvolved and interested.”– Ann WarzechaHR CoordinatorInfinite GraphicsEverything you need to knowabout the essentials of humanresources administrationAs a personnel/HR assistant or supportperson, you play an increasingly vital role in yourcompany’s HR success. You’re on the front linesevery day in a unique position to control yourorganization’s legal liability in its employmentpolicies and management practices. That’s whyit’s important that you keep one step aheadthrough timely updating and education. Withthe right training and tools, you can help yourorganization manage its important humanresources more effectively while avoiding costlyemployee claims and legal problems.This powerful two-day workshop will giveyou a thorough grounding in the essentials ofaccepted human resources procedures as wellas a clear understanding of current employmentlaw, rules and regulations. You’ll receive anauthoritative workshop manual that will becomeyour valued desktop reference, a set of usefulsuggested forms, a Certificate of Attendance andthe opportunity to get your specific questionsanswered by a human resources expert.Build your human resources administration skillsin two information-packed days. You’ll learn:• Where to find the best employees for yourorganization … from job postings to classifiedads to employment agencies• What you can and can’t ask when interviewingjob candidates … specific ways to find outwho’s facing you across the desk and whetheryour organization would be best served byhiring them• What to look for in every application andresumé you read … both negative and positiveaspects you’ll find hidden between the lines• How to create detailed job descriptions thataccurately portray what your organizationexpects from each employee in every function• The essential elements to include whenwriting an employee manual …communicating policies in a clear,informative way without promising morethan your organization can deliver• What you must know about governmentregulations and how to comply with them …rules you must follow and the best waysto complete forms to protect againstlegal action• How to build programs that improveemployee productivity … enhancing staffmorale and the bottom line by managingthe best and the brightest people you’vealready hiredLike to know more? Turn to pages 4 – 5 fordetailed outlines of both fascinating days.To enroll: Call toll free 1-800-873-7545, on-line at www.skillpath.com,e-mail us at enroll@skillpath.com, fax us at 1-913-362-4241 or mailthe enrollment form on page 7

Brought to youby SkillPath—The Smart Choice ®for people seriousabout successSkillPath trains thousandsof achievement-orientedprofessionals like you everymonth, from organizations of allsizes and all types—business,government, health care,education and the military. Ourseminar leaders are a selectgroup of trainers at the topof their profession—skilledteachers with a tremendousdepth of knowledge in theirrespective topic areas. Ourcommitment to providingyou with the highest-qualitylearning experience possiblehas made SkillPath the fastestgrowingtraining company in theworld. Attend this seminar andexperience for yourself thepositive effect of powerful ideas,skillfully presented.Day 1: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Your role in HR• How HR departments have evolved frompersonnel outcasts to companies’ mostcrucial management partners• Why HR sets the tone for yourentire organization• How to translate your organization’smission into every HR function• The ABCs of managing valuablehuman resources• They’re looking to you: 5 main roles youmust fulfill as an HR professional intoday’s workplaceWhat you must know aboutHR and the law• Measure your organization against achecklist of legal hot spots• How to avoid discrimination—and howto respond to EEOC charges you mayface anyway• Handling employees’ medical issues: Whenand how to use the FMLA• What the law says about an employee’sright to privacy, both on and off the job• Compliance with federal employmentlaws may not be enough: What you mustunderstand about state regulations• Is pre-employment testing—includingrandom drug screening—worth the risk?• Understanding laws that protect olderworkers, the handicapped and women—and creating policies that enforcethose laws within your organization• How to comply with governmentreporting requirementsAdministering compensationand benefits• Understanding how the difference betweenexempt and nonexempt employees canaffect your organization• What the law says about overtime and howto document wages• 20 points that will help you determinewhether you’ve hired an employee or anindependent contractor• How unemployment compensation worksand who’s eligible to receive it• Understanding post-employmentcompensation such as COBRA and ERISA• How to keep up with the constant barrageof options in benefits, insurance andretirement plans• How to administer an effective employeeassistance program—and how to recognizeemployees who would benefit from itHoning your employeerelations skills• Get new hires off on the right foot witheffective employee orientations• Why the best companies welcome employeeideas—and how to set up and run an effectivesuggestion plan for your organization• 10 proven methods for keepingemployees motivated• How to set measurable performancestandards, then evaluate employees fairlyand effectively against them• The essential elements that help employeesimprove their performance• When you must discipline: A checklist formanaging negative reactions• How to handle employee conflict and keepit from spreading to others• Why communication skills are crucial inyour job—plus tips on how to work withdifficult peopleKeeping good records• How to determine what information youneed in employees’ personnel files and howlong you must retain it• Keeping records confidential—who canknow what and when?• Make no mistakes: How to avoidrecord-keeping errors that could landyou in legal hot water• Vital steps to take to comply withgovernmental paperwork requirements,including OSHA and workers’ compensation• Simplify some of your most important HRtasks with handy personnel forms4