Human Resources For Beginners

A guide to learning the fundamentals of human resource management

What you'll learn
Learn the fundamentals of human resources
Learn the objectives of human resources management
Learn what is the role of human resources within an organization
Learn about the human resources policy and procedure
Requirements
Have a desire to learn the basics of human resource management.
Description
"Human Resource Management is the strategic approach to the effective management of people in a company or organization such that they help their business gain a competitive advantage." - WikipediaHuman Resource Management is a business function!PEOPLE (Human Capital) is an integral part of the success of every organization. With the RIGHT PEOPLE, an organization can achieve organic business growth and profitability.“It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” – Jack Welch, former CEO of GEThe main role of human resources is to facilitate the alignment of human capital with organizational goals.Human resource management activities are carried out by all those in a leadership role in an organisation. In most situations, such leaders fulfil their human resource responsibilities within a clear human resource policy framework.No formal organization can exist and function well without formal ‘rules of engagement’ in managing people, known as Human Resource Policy.HR Policies are continuing guiding principles on the approach of which an organization intends to adopt in managing its people. HR policies are used to set the direction for the employees working in the company and what is expected of them in the workplace.This course is a beginner’s course aimed to give the fundamental knowledge of human resources.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Introduction

Lecture 2 Definitions of Human Resource Management - 1

Lecture 3 Definitions of Human Resource Management - 2

Lecture 4 Human Resources Management Activities

Lecture 5 Human Resources Career Stages

Section 2: Strategic HR Management and Planning

Lecture 6 Concept of Strategy

Lecture 7 What Are HR Strategies?

Lecture 8 Overall HR Strategies & Specific HR Strategies

Section 3: Key Areas of Human Resources

Lecture 9 The Employee Life Cycle

Lecture 10 Stages of The Employee Life Cycle - 1

Lecture 11 Stages of The Employee Life Cycle - 2

Lecture 12 Technology and The Employee Life Cycle

Lecture 13 Transforming HR Through Technology

Section 4: Creating HR Systems

Lecture 14 HR Policies & Procedure

Lecture 15 What Are HR Policies & Procedures?

Lecture 16 Importance of HR Policies & Procedures

Lecture 17 Formulating HR Policies & Procedures

Lecture 18 Specific HR Policies

Lecture 19 What is An Employee Handbook?

Lecture 20 Contents of An Employee Handbook

Lecture 21 How To Develop An Employee Handbook

Those just starting a career in human resources,Those making a career change to human resources