Human Resources (Open2Study)

Human Resources (Open2Study)

Examine human resources from a modern digital perspective. This course covers all the steps from staff recruitment to retention. During this course you can take a step by step journey into the core Human Resource functions of an organisation, through this you will develop a broad understanding of the key areas such as recruitment, training & development and performance management. The course has a consistent theme being technology and the significant impact it has on the way we manage people today.

What will you learn?

  • Identify how HR has evolved over the last century
  • Gain an understanding of current and emerging issues in HR such as:
  • Workplace stress and bullying
  • The implications of IT, email and the internet
  • Flexible work arrangement & virtual work teams
  • Develop a broad understanding of the recruitment process from the planning stages to how to retain your recruits. You will also gain insight into how to apply HR techniques such as:
  • Using social media to recruit staff
  • Using behavioural interviewing techniques
  • How to screen potential job candidates
  • Identify the role of training and development in an organisation and explore modern approaches to workplace learning.
  • Develop a broad understanding of the role of performance management. In particular:
  • Tools and techniques you can use to help you manage staff
  • How to conduct performance reviews
  • Managing the use of social media in the workplace
Note: This course is currently not available.

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