Course Objectives
Human Resources Management - Virtual Learning
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
List the main functions in Human Resources Management (HRM)
Defend the new roles of modern HRM
Apply the functions of recruitment and selection and follow the main steps in attracting and hiring qualified candidates
Describe the different steps in the training and development cycle
Explain the roles and responsibilities of HRM in designing and implementing a performance management system
Demonstrate understanding of a complete compensation management system
Target Audience
HR professionals or those who are about to start a career in HR. The course is also beneficial for experienced officers and managers in HR who wish to update their knowledge and skills about the latest techniques in the various human resources functions.
Target Competencies
HR administration
Recruitment and selection
Performance management
Training and development
Compensation and benefits
Competency modeling
Course Outline
Human Resources Management (HRM)Definitions and objectives of HRMThe main functions in HRCharacteristics of effective HR managementHR new roles: HR as business partnerExamples of HR organization charts
Competency based HRMOverview of competency theoryTypes of competenciesThe importance of competenciesSample competency frameworks
Recruitment and selectionRecruitment versus selectionDefining requirements and attracting qualified candidatesLatest trends in sourcing channelsTypes of assessmentReliability of assessment methodologiesTypes of interviewsCompetency based interview structureThe selection decision
Training and developmentIdentification of training needsDesign and delivery of trainingDeveloping and evaluating relevant training objectivesTraining matrixesEffectiveness of delivery methods: the international benchmarksEvaluation of training effectiveness
Performance managementThe performance management cycleThe main components of performance managementPerformance management versus performance appraisalManagement by objectivesSetting up a competency based performance management systemTalent management and succession planning
Compensation and benefitsJob analysisComponents of a compensation and benefits systemA total compensation management systemJob evaluation: guaranteeing 'internal consistency'The Meirc factor points system for evaluating jobsSalary surveys: guaranteeing 'external consistency'Forces impacting compensation and benefits
Careers in HRGeneralist or specialist: advantages and disadvantagesAcademic qualification versus professional certification