Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees

Dr. Amy Simon serves as Senior Lecturer at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. Her academic credentials include degrees in legal studies, human resource development, and organizational communication. Through her Coursera courses "Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees" and "Human Resources Management Capstone," she helps students understand practical HR management principles. Her professional experience spans 13 years as an HR generalist across various industries including publishing, manufacturing, construction, and consulting, working in both union and non-union environments. As founding board member and former president of the Southern Minnesota Area Human Resource Association (SMAHRA), she has demonstrated leadership in the HR community. Since joining the University of Minnesota full-time in 2012, she has taught various management courses, bringing practical industry experience to the classroom. Her expertise particularly focuses on employee recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, combining theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in human resource management.

Ms. Stacy Doepner-Hove is the Director of the Master's in Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MHRIR) program at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. She oversees both the academic and administrative aspects of one of the nation's top master's programs, ensuring a high-quality educational experience from recruitment through graduation. Ms. Doepner-Hove also teaches courses focused on Employee Development and has previously held the position of Director of Onboarding and Engagement for the University of Minnesota’s Office of Human Resources, where she established a nationally recognized onboarding program.She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Juris Doctor (JD), and a Master of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota. Ms. Doepner-Hove is actively involved in various professional organizations and has contributed to numerous publications and presentations on topics related to onboarding and employee engagement.On Coursera, she teaches "Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees," providing valuable insights into effective human resource practices.