Human Resource Responsibilities and Tribal Sovereignty

This course will address human resources as an essential component of an effective operations strategy for any Native American gaming enterprise.  The information obtained will help HR and casino management to make sound decisions concerning both employee rights and tribal sovereignty.  In addition, the importance of employee training and management planning will be covered. 

TOPICS

·        Employee recruitment

·        Employee retention and incentives

·        Workforce development

·        Performance counseling

·        Federal Law (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA)

·        Tribal Employment Rights ordinances (TERO) and tribal preferences

·        Workers’ Compensation

·        Tribal career development

·        Conducting an investigation

·        Administering human resource surveys

·        Recent trends in human resources and the labor force

·        Human Resource as a business

·        Separating gaming operations from Tribal government

·        Human Resources vs. Human Capital

·        Coaching / mentoring / managing employees

·        Sexual harassment and hostile work environment

·        Drug and Alcohol free workplace policies 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is excellent for all human resource professionals and staff, as well as department managers, directors and supervisors, and Tribal government officials. 

RESULTS

Upon successful completion of this course, attendees will have learned: 

·        Policies for reducing employee turnover

·        Methods for increasing employee morale and job satisfaction

·        A functional understanding of human resource operations and the interrelationships among other major departments and oversight bodies

·        A basic understanding of federal employment law and TERO ordinances

·        How to use surveys effectively to determine employee attitudes and obtain feedback

·        How to coordinate and conduct an impartial investigation

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