Course

This self-directed HR compliance course

walks you through the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to offboarding.

Save money and learn how to navigate hiring, retention and firing on your own with video lesson plans, interactive self-audits that highlight your strengths and weaknesses and handy checklists and templates.

Perfect for the person in your office who handles HR

(and they will earn 2 professional development credits from SHRM)!

Modules:

  • Stages of Employee Lifecycle

  • Legal Considerations in Recruitment and Onboarding

  • Effective Recruitment Strategies

  • Successful Onboarding Practices

  • Promoting Employee Development

  • Legal Aspects of Employee Development and Retention

  • Strategies for Employee Retention

  • Managing Employee Offboarding

  • Succession Planning for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

  • Legal Considerations in Offboarding and Succession Planning

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Professional Development Credits

Carlyn Carter Consulting

is recognized by

SHRM to offer professional development credits (PDC

for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

This course provides 2 PDCs.

FAQs

  • Yes—especially in California. Even with just one or two employees, you're responsible for meeting state and federal labor laws. I help you set up the right foundations early so you can grow with confidence and avoid costly mistakes down the line.

  • Sure, they can absolutely learn HR compliance and people management, which is why I offer a DIY course. Still, HR compliance and people management go deeper than forms and payroll. As an hourly consultant, I bring expertise in California labor laws, hiring best practices, conflict prevention, and workplace culture development, so nothing falls through the cracks.

  • Start with a free discovery call. I’ll listen to what’s going on in your organization (whether you're hiring, dealing with employee issues, or just trying to get your HR act together) and recommend a plan that fits your size, budget, and goals.

  • Nope! While I love supporting mission-driven organizations, I also work with small businesses across many industries—from physical therapy clinics to creative studios to service providers. If you're values-driven and want to do right by your team, we’re probably a good fit.

  • Reach out to schedule a free discovery call. We’ll talk about where you are, where you want to go, and how I can help you get there, with less stress and more peace of mind.