Hiring in the Federal Context

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A critical course for any federal HR professional, this course provides a foundational understanding of key talent management processes, including staffing, recruitment, selection, onboarding, retention, and training. Participants will learn the importance of these processes, how to operate within the federal framework by supporting relevant rules and regulations, how to proactively advise agency customers in talent management areas, and relevant best practices and federal HR trends.

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SHRM Member Price: $829*
SHRM Non-Member Price: $929

Course prices include 1-year membership in the Society for Human Resource Management, providing access to vital HR resources, professional development opportunities, and more than 250,000 professionals.

Learning Objectives

Describe the historical context surrounding the federal hiring process
Identify the purpose and rules/regulations surrounding the OPM end-to-end hiring initiative
Explain how the administration’s hiring reform impacts federal hiring
Discuss each of the major steps in the hiring process
Comply with relevant federal staffing rules and regulations
Serve as a strategic partner in advising managers on staffing
Utilize various outreach and recruitment strategies to target and recruit top candidates
Describe the steps involved in the candidate assessment process (both internal and external)
Advise hiring managers on best practices associated with selection
Describe the importance and benefits of new employee onboarding
Apply best practices associated with retention and engagement
Comply with federal regulations regarding development and training
Utilize best practices associated with development and training

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