NYIT Center for Human Resource Studies

NYIT and our business partner Chernoff Diamond offer programs in workforce management that prepare you to meet the challenges of managing and retaining the employees you need to achieve key goals. All programs are based on up-to-date and action-oriented techniques and information.

Each program we offer has been approved by HRCI for recertification credit. If you are an HR Professional who earned PHR, SPHR, or GPHR certification in the last three years, you have to earn 60 credits by the end of your recertification period in order to recertify and maintain your certification. Each hour of an HRCI-approved seminar or workshop counts as one credit, and HRCI sets no limit on the number of education credits you can earn towards recertification.

What makes us different? Our cost-effective recertification programs are:

• Practitioner-oriented: our programs are designed to help you act on what you learn
• Delivered by HR professionals who are experts in the specific topic they are addressing
• Designed to meet your learning goals: our programs cover a wide range of topics related to HR strategy, staffing, employee relations, benefits, HR development, workplace dispute resolution, and international HR
• Offered at times and in locations (Columbus Circle area in Manhattan and Old Westbury) that are convenient for you
• Pre-approved by HRCI for recertification credit

Make a smart investment in your own professional development—learn about the latest developments in workforce management, and earn credits towards your recertification.

Programs Scheduled for Spring 2013 - Register Today

Manhattan Campus

Critical Legal Issues for Employers in 2013 (XHRC 504-M01) Employers face new as well as existing legal concerns at the federal and NYS levels.  There are emerging legal issues related to the use of social media by employers regarding candidates for employment, and the use of social media by employees regarding their concerns about the workplace.  Additionally, the US DOL continues to confront employers on the issue of independent contractors and exempt positions.  New York State is aggressively enforcing the requirements of the Wage Theft Act, which was enacted in 2011.  We will review these critical legal concerns and focus on best practices that prepare employers to deal with the issues. 

Fee $50.  Approved by HRCI for 2 general recertification credits.

Date/time: Thursday, April 18, 2013, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Presenter: Khristan Heagle, Esq.  Ms. Heagle is an associate in the law firm of Klein Zelman Rothermel LLP.  Khristan’s practice focuses on employment law and labor relations.

SHRM Essentials® of Human Resource Management (XHRC 801-M01) – focuses on six critical workforce management areas: human resources management, employment law, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee development, and performance management.

Fee: $595; all materials included. Approved by HRCI for 15 general recertification credits.

Dates/times: 3 Fridays, May 31, June 7 and 14, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Presenter: RoseMarie LaMar, MS, SPHR, who has extensive HR experience and who leads a HR consulting company that provides solutions to small and mid-sized companies.

SHRM Global Learning System® (XMGT 018) – this workshop covers the knowledge areas tested on the GPHR Certification exam:

• Strategic HR Management
• Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility
• Global Compensation and Benefits
• Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Development
• Workforce Relations and Risk Management

All materials (books, software, and online tools) are included. Fee: $1,295 (XHRC 018-M01); NYIT Alumni and SHRM members pay $1,195 (XHRC 018-M01S). Participants who are PHR/SPHR certified when they take this course may request 21 general recertification hours from HRCI.

Dates/times: 8 Saturdays: March 2 – May 4 (no class March 16 or 23), 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Presenter: To be announced

Additional programs are being scheduled. For the full schedule email shrm@nyit.edu, or call 516.686.7722.
To register: click here, then click register online at the bottom of the next page, and enter the course number on the following page, or fax a registration form to 516.686.7716.

Old Westbury Campus

SHRM Essentials® of Human Resource Management (XHRC 801-W01) – focuses on six critical workforce management areas: human resources management, employment law, recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee development, and performance management.

Fee: $595; all materials included. Approved by HRCI for 15 general recertification credits.

Fridays: March 1, 8 and 15, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m

Presenter: Tom Madera, PHR, who has extensive HR experience, and who is Director of Talent Acquisition (North America) for a major global market research company

Your Healthcare Strategy for 2014 and Beyond (XHRC 402-W01) This workshop will explore the many financial and HR issues and challenges employers and benefit plan sponsors must address to comply with the current Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules, and prepare for the major changes scheduled for 2014.  The workshop will:

• Summarize key ACA changes with an emphasis on the employer “Pay or Play” mandate that begins in 2014 (with critical planning in 2013)
• Review key financial variables that may impact the decision making process (including: corporate structure and tax rate, payroll taxes, compensation, and employee contributions)
• Examine other factors that may influence the organization’s benefits decisions, and how these decisions may impact talent acquisition and workforce composition
• Review communication and administrative challenges

• Types of benefits and plans that must be offered through a healthcare exchange
• Guarantee issue and renewability features, and when enrollment is allowed in an exchange
• Types of federal assistance, and how premium and cost-sharing subsidies are determined
• How small employers may participate and allow their employees to shop for coverage
• How all employers may be required to interact with exchanges.

Fee: $50.  Approved by HRCI for 2 general recertification credits

Conducting International Background Checks (XHRC 201-W01) - How to conduct a background check on applicants whose work experience or credentials are from abroad. 

Fee:$25.  Approved by HRCI for 1.5 general recertification credits.

Date/time: Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 -- 7:30 p.m.

Presenter:  Joe Rotondo, who is Vice President of Regulatory Compliance at Sterling Infosystems.

Mediation Skills for HR Professionals (XHRC 503-W01) -- focuses on how mediation works and its advantages for resolving workplace disputes, and explains the steps in the mediation process as well as HR's role. Program objectives also include: applying mediation skills and processes to involve the parties in identifying the issues, interests, and barriers to resolution; generating possible solutions; and reaching an agreement. Participants will be able to demonstrate active listening and effective communication skills and identify opportunities for using mediation processes in the workplace. The workshop integrates exercises that develop several specific skills to facilitate effective mediation.

Fee: $249. Approved by HRCI for 5 general recertification credits.

Date/time: Friday: May 17, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Presenters: Richard Dibble, Ph.D., SPHR, GPHR. Dr Dibble is the Director of the Center for Human Resource Studies and was a full Professor of Human Resources Management and Chairman of NYIT's graduate program in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations. Joshua E. Bienstock, a labor lawyer, has taught at local universities for over twenty years.

Critical Legal Issues for Employers in 2013 (XHRC 504-W01) Employers face new as well as existing legal concerns at the federal and NYS levels.  There are emerging legal issues related to the use of social media by employers regarding candidates for employment, and the use of social media by employees regarding their concerns about the workplace.  Additionally, the US DOL continues to confront employers on the issue of independent contractors and exempt positions.  New York State is aggressively enforcing the requirements of the Wage Theft Act, which was enacted in 2011.  We will review these critical legal concerns and focus on best practices that prepare employers to deal with the issues. 

Fee $50.  Approved by HRCI for 2 general recertification credits.

Date/time: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Presenter: Khristan Heagle, Esq.  Ms. Heagle is an associate in the law firm of Klein Zelman Rothermel LLP.  Khristan’s practice focuses on employment law and labor relations.

NYS Unemployment: Emerging Issues and Best Practices (XHRC 404-W01) A number of emerging issues related to unemployment claims are having important impacts on NYS employers, and many employers need more effective methods for responding to and contesting unemployment claims.  The initial focus of the workshop will be on the unemployment tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, and corporate reorganizations.  The major impacts of federal/NYS SUTA Dumping Prevention legislation will also be reviewed.  Additionally, the workshop will examine Best Practices for employers on the unemployment claim and hearings process.  For each separation category, the workshop will help you learn about effective methods for employers to achieve favorable outcomes on unemployment claims. 

Fee $25.  Approved by HRCI for 1.5 general recertification credits.

Date/time: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 9:00 - 11:00 AM (the first half-hour will be networking time) 

Presenter: Mike Kaufer, who is VP of Business Operations for Barnett Associates.  During his10 years with Barnett, he has developed an extensive working knowledge in all areas of unemployment and employment verification. He is an active speaker within the unemployment and payroll tax communities.

Additional programs are being scheduled. For the full schedule email shrm@nyit.edu, or call 516.686.7722.
To register: click here, then click register online at the bottom of the next page, and enter the course number on the following page, or fax a registration form to 516.686.7716.

About Us

The Center for Human Resource Studies: Advancing HR

NYIT advances the human resources management profession through education and research at its School of Management's Center for Human Resource Studies. Current and future HR leaders prepare to meet the challenges of creating workforce strategies to acquire, develop, and engage talent in our competitive global business environment through the M.S. in Human Resources Management and Labor Relations degree and non-credit, professional development courses.

Our graduate and undergraduate degree programs, supported by our Professional Enrichment Program, provide a foundation in essential human resources management and labor relations knowledge, sharpen your critical thinking skills, and develop your leadership abilities. Classes and professional enrichment activities are available evenings and weekends at our campuses on Long Island and in Manhattan and provide scheduling flexibility for students.

In addition to offering you cost-effective and convenient opportunities to manage your workforce and maintain your certification, NYIT's workforce management programs draw on a wide network of top HR professionals associated with our Center. These professionals all possess deep knowledge and experience in the topics they present at NYIT, and they utilize their skills as practicing HR professionals. Our partnership with Chernoff Diamond, a benefits and risk management consulting firm, is a key example of the quality of knowledge and expertise that our recertification programs can provide you

The Center for Human Resource Studies offers convenient and cost-effective opportunities to prepare for PHR, SPHR, and GPHR certification exams. We have successfully prepared hundreds of HR professionals for their certification exams. We also offer the SHRM Essentials Program, and preparation courses for Certified Management Accountant, Payroll Certification, and Certified Treasury Professional examinations.

Chernoff Diamond

Our clients have been turning to us for Business Smart assistance for more than 30 years.

Chernoff Diamond is a benefits and risk management advisory firm providing in-depth services to meet the many complex and interrelated challenges that our business and professional clients face. So that our clients don't need to be experts in our area, we provide comprehensive and highly attentive services to create, design, implement and administer employee benefit plans, pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans, programs of executive and deferred compensation and sophisticated life insurance plans.

Find out more about us and our services at: http://www.chernoffdiamond.com/