This course outlines the importance of HR leaders as contributors to effective corporate governance. It introduces the basics about corporate governance, key trends which impact the duties of boards, and how HR supports the board and compensation committee.  

Learning Objectives
  • Explore how and why corporate governance should work
  • Identify duties and responsibilities of boards
  • Recognize the importance of the role of HR to contribute to good governance
  • Identify the role of HR in supporting the compensation committee and reporting
  • Explore what resources are available to deepen awareness about governance

 

 

 

Last updated/reviewed: August 4, 2023
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Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
HR's ROLE
  Why Boards At All?12:34
  Fundamental Criteria for Public Board Readiness 6:50
  HR's Role and Contribution 10:23
  The Five Main Philosophies 10:29
CONCLUSION
  Become a Great Board Contributor 11:57
Continuous Play
  HR's Role in Corporate Governance53:06
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Board BasicsPDF
  Board Basics Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW and TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam