HRAC 004 - Human Resource Planning: Recruitment, Selection and Retention

Human Resources Planning activities are necessary to meet the needs of changing organizations.

Explore recruitment, selection, and retention strategies and best practices for today's workforce. We will examine the impact of the external environment on staffing, strategic importance of staffing and alignment, current issues in staffing, decision making, the importance of KPIs, succession planning as well as the interdependence of staffing with other HRM functions.

Who should enroll

 Anyone involved or interested in improving staffing strategies, decision-making, and retention practices will find this course valuable, including:

  • HR Professionals & Consultants
  • Hiring Managers and Team Leaders
  • Talent Acquisition Specialists
  • Business Owners and Executives
  • Students and Aspiring HR Professionals

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand how HR planning activities are crucial for adapting to and fulfilling the needs of evolving organizations.
  • Gain insights into effective recruitment, selection, and retention strategies tailored to today’s workforce.
  • Learn how external factors, such as economic trends and regulatory changes, affect staffing and develop strategies to address these impacts.
  • Develop skills to ensure that staffing strategies are aligned with broader organizational objectives and values.
  • Identify and tackle current issues in staffing, and explore practical solutions to overcome them.
  • Use decision-making tools and frameworks to enhance staffing processes and address workforce challenges effectively.
  • Recognize and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess and enhance staffing practices and overall HR performance.
  • Develop and apply succession planning strategies to ensure smooth transitions and continuity in critical roles.
  • Understand the interconnections between staffing and other HRM functions and learn how to integrate these elements for a cohesive HR strategy.
Duration and format

Duration      18 hours

Format         In person, synchronous

Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

HRAC 004
CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available* Cost
90093 Face-to-face Synchronous Rita Koeller Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
15
Cost: $595.00
Tax: $29.75
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face C1440 - - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM - - - -
Classroom - Face to Face T1023 - - - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM - - -
Classroom - Face to Face C1440 - - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM - - - -

* seats available are updated nightly

Note regarding courses with listed prerequisites: Depending on the circumstances, students may be granted permission from a program advisor or the course instructor to enrol for courses in which they do not have the specified prerequisites.

Please quote the Course Reference Number (CRN) when contacting registration.