The British Academy for Training and Development introduces this intensive program titled "Human Resources", crafted to deliver a structured and forward-thinking approach to managing people in modern organizations.

Today’s HR professionals are expected not only to manage administrative tasks, but also to play a central role in strategy, culture, and organizational growth. This program equips participants with the insight, frameworks, and tools necessary to elevate HR practice across every function—from hiring to succession planning.

Through ten carefully planned days, participants will explore the most essential topics in human resource management, gaining both conceptual clarity and practical techniques that support real-world application and long-term career growth.

Who Should Attend?

• HR officers, coordinators, and generalists seeking structured knowledge.
• Line managers and team leaders who handle basic HR functions.
• Business owners and executives aiming to understand HR from a leadership lens.
• New professionals entering the HR field.
• Anyone responsible for people development, performance, or policy implementation.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Provide a full-spectrum understanding of HR functions, systems, and strategy.
• Strengthen practical skills in recruitment, performance, and employee relations.
• Build leadership awareness in HR-related decision-making.
• Improve knowledge of legal, ethical, and policy frameworks affecting HR.
• Prepare participants to align HR practices with organizational priorities.

• Understanding HR's Role
  • Evolution from personnel to strategic partner
  • Core responsibilities of the HR department
  • HR’s impact on organizational performance
• Organizational Structures and HR
  • Centralized vs. decentralized HR models
  • HR’s position in different organizational charts
  • Collaboration across departments
• HR and Organizational Culture
  • Shaping values and work environments
  • The role of HR in change management
  • Aligning culture with mission and goals
• Workforce Planning Fundamentals
  • Forecasting talent needs
  • Identifying skill gaps
  • Aligning workforce plans with business goals
• Job Analysis and Description
  • Collecting job data and performance standards
  • Writing accurate job descriptions
  • Using job data in HR decisions
• Job Design Techniques
  • Job enlargement and enrichment
  • Task variety and employee motivation
  • Ergonomic and psychological considerations
• Sourcing Talent
  • Internal vs. external sourcing
  • Leveraging social and digital channels
  • Employer branding and candidate attraction
• Selection Methods
  • Structured interviews and assessments
  • Pre-employment testing
  • Behavioral and competency-based approaches
• Fair and Legal Hiring Practices
  • Equal opportunity principles
  • Avoiding bias in selection
  • Compliance with labor regulations
• Effective Onboarding Programs
  • Designing onboarding experiences
  • Orientation vs. integration
  • Measuring onboarding success
• Assimilating into Company Culture
  • Role of mentorship and buddy systems
  • Promoting communication and clarity
  • Early engagement strategies
• Early Performance Support
  • Setting expectations and KPIs
  • Training roadmaps
  • Providing real-time feedback
• Performance Review Systems
  • Setting performance standards
  • Annual vs. continuous feedback
  • Rating scales and calibration
• Manager and Employee Roles
  • Accountability for performance
  • Constructive feedback delivery
  • Coaching and improvement plans
• Linking Performance to Rewards
  • Merit-based pay structures
  • Promotions and recognition
  • Tying outcomes to organizational results
• Training Needs Assessment
  • Identifying skill gaps
  • Aligning training with business goals
  • Involving stakeholders in planning
• Designing Effective Programs
  • Adult learning principles
  • Blended learning strategies
  • Monitoring engagement and retention
• Career Development Planning
  • Individual development plans (IDPs)
  • Talent mapping and succession pipelines
  • Supporting internal mobility
• Designing Pay Structures
  • Salary bands and market benchmarking
  • Pay equity considerations
  • Variable vs. fixed pay
• Benefits Administration
  • Health insurance, leave, and wellness programs
  • Legal compliance in benefits offering
  • Communicating benefits effectively
• Strategic Compensation Philosophy
  • Aligning pay with culture and goals
  • Total rewards approach
  • Incentives for performance and retention
• Employee Engagement Principles
  • Building trust and transparency
  • Recognizing employee contributions
  • Managing morale through communication
• Handling Workplace Conflicts
  • Identifying sources of conflict
  • Mediation and resolution methods
  • Encouraging open dialogue
• Disciplinary Procedures
  • Progressive discipline policies
  • Conducting investigations
  • Legal risks and documentation
• Policy Development
  • Writing clear and practical HR policies
  • Aligning policies with legislation
  • Updating and reviewing regularly
• Labor Law Fundamentals
  • Contracts and working conditions
  • Termination regulations
  • Health, safety, and discrimination laws
• HR Audits and Risk Management
  • Evaluating HR practices for compliance
  • Identifying organizational risks
  • Preparing for internal and external audits
• Strategic Role of HR
  • HR as a partner in strategy formulation
  • Metrics and KPIs for HR performance
  • HR in mergers, acquisitions, and change
• Technology in HR
  • Digital tools and automation
  • HRIS and data analytics
  • Remote work and hybrid models
• Trends Shaping HR’s Future
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
  • Employee wellbeing and mental health
  • Globalization and cross-cultural challenges