Master the essentials of employee relations to create a secure, inclusive, and harmonious workplace culture. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks for equal opportunity, the dynamics of labor relations and collective bargaining, and effective strategies for workplace safety and risk management. By the end of this course, you will possess the critical skills to navigate compliance issues and build a positive work environment that supports both employees and the organization.

Employee Relations

Employee Relations
This course is part of Principles of Human Resource Management Specialization

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Evaluate employment laws and labor relations, including discrimination, collective bargaining, and grievance procedures.
Manage workplace safety by applying OSHA standards and effective accident prevention techniques.
Skills you'll gain
- Negotiation
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Workplace inclusivity
- Conflict Management
- Labor Compliance
- Safety Culture
- Labor Law
- Employee Relations
- Health And Safety Standards
- Staff Management
- Human Resource Management
- Accident Prevention
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Labor Relations
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Taught in English
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