University of Arkansas Global Campus to Offer Tips on Hiring Compliance
ROGERS, Ark. – As part of the Lunchtime Workplace “Tips” Series, the University of Arkansas Global Campus will offer a one-hour training titled “6 Tips to Ensure Safe Hiring Compliance” on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The session is open to the public, and participants can register online.
This training will be led by Sheila Moss, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, and will cover the proper usage of criminal record information. Regulations and court cases regarding background checks, Social Security number traces, database searches and county searches will also be covered.
The session has been approved for one hour of general credit toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. The University of Arkansas Global Campus is recognized by the Society of Human Resource Management to offer one credit for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP.
Each one-hour session of the Lunchtime Workplace “Tips” Series is held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Global Campus facility in Rogers, located at 3300 Market St., and also simulcast online. The cost for each session is $29. Register online. Additional topics in this series include social media, managing project risk, customer service, training, emotional and relational awareness at work, and pivot tables.
Learn more about this class and other workforce development opportunities by visiting the Global Campus Rogers website or calling 855-402-3300.
About the Global Campus: The Global Campus supports U of A colleges and schools in the development and delivery of online, distance and workforce education programs and courses. It provides instructional design services, technology services and assistance with marketing, recruiting and strategic academic development.
About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.
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Contacts
Judith Tavano, director of professional development programs
Global Campus
855-402-3300,
jtavano@uark.edu
Kay Murphy, director of communications
Global Campus
479-575-6489,
ksmurphy@uark.edu
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