Fortress and Flourish, a human resources strategy firm based in Santa Cruz, has launched an online HR training course specifically designed for business owners called HR Building Blocks.  Since Santa Cruz Works has been instrumental in helping us grow and connect with our community, we want to pay it forward by making this resource available to 10 Santa Cruz Works newsletter subscribers free of charge.

The HR Building Blocks cover top HR topics including culture, hiring, onboarding, training & development, discipline and terminations, and preparing for the unexpected.  Candice Elliott, Senior Professional in Human Resources, course creator, and owner at Fortress and Flourish, decided to build the course after helping over 100 small businesses since her company was founded in 2018, “Often when I start working with a business the questions are similar.  So, I decided to create a crash course that is easily accessible, based on best practices, and can be done in segments when you catch a few minutes to spare.”

The whole system is based on the idea that HR as a strategic ally can streamline systems and help you reach your business goals.  The HR Building Blocks are separated into seven segments which can be taken all at once or one at a time.  Each course contains short video and audio segments illuminating things like attracting the best employees, running meetings that empower your people, and developing your company’s unique benefits offerings.  They also include template policies, procedures and forms that can be adapted to your business’s unique needs.  Lastly, and maybe most importantly there are inspirational books, podcasts and next steps that you can use to apply the material to your business.  

If you’re are interested in the course, head on over to HR Building Blocks now and use the code SANTACRUZWORKS before all these spots get taken up!