Introduction to Human Resources: Foundations for Modern HR Practices
£4,000.00
Category: Human Resources Management (HRM)
Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Human Resources, focusing on the essential functions and responsibilities within HR. It integrates modern practices, including DEI, HR technology, and employee wellness, while addressing traditional HR fundamentals like recruitment, appraisals, and employment law. The program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to excel in HR roles and contribute strategically to organizational success.
Program Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define Human Resource Management (HRM) and its scope.
- Understand HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
- Explore the role of HR in performance management and employee engagement.
- Learn about strategic HR management and its alignment with business objectives.
- Utilize technology, analytics, and AI tools in HR functions.
- Address DEI, employee wellness, and mental health initiatives.
- Navigate employment law, data protection, and global HR trends.
- Develop skills required for effective HR leadership.
Target Audience:
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- Aspiring HR professionals and those new to the industry.
- Current HR practitioners seeking formal training to consolidate knowledge.
- Office managers, PAs, and admins interacting with HR functions.
- Mid-level managers and business leaders aiming to understand HR’s strategic role.
Program Outline:
Day 1: Foundations of Human Resource Management
- Principles of HRM and its role in organizations.
- Overview of recruitment and selection processes.
- HR planning and its strategic importance.
- Employment law essentials and recent updates.
- Addressing workplace harassment and bullying.
Day 2: Workplace Relationships and Performance
- Team dynamics and workplace collaboration.
- Discrimination and fostering an inclusive workplace.
- Performance management strategies.
- Handling sick leave and disciplinary issues.
- Practical activity: Case study on workplace conflict resolution.
Day 3: Modern Recruitment and Workplace Policies
- Advanced recruitment and onboarding practices.
- Remote work policies and flexible arrangements.
- Maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies.
- Overview of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- HR technology: AI in recruitment and HRIS.
Day 4: Employee Growth and Compensation
- Appraisal systems and career development planning.
- Succession planning for organizational sustainability.
- Job evaluation and compensation strategies.
- Introduction to employee wellness programs.
- Practical workshop: Designing a wellness initiative.
Day 5: Strategic HR Leadership
- Understanding trade unions and collective bargaining.
- Addressing redundancy and retirement planning.
- Data protection and its implications in HR.
- Strategic HRM: Partnering with the business.
- Global HR trends: DEI, remote work, and analytics.
- Course wrap-up and action planning.
