Course Overview

In today’s dynamic business environment, effective human resource management is crucial for organizational success. This course delves into the essential principles of HRM, focusing specifically on manpower planning and analysis. Participants will explore how strategic HR practices can optimize workforce productivity and align human resources with organizational goals. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will gain insights into recruitment, performance management, and the use of analytics to make informed HR decisions.

Who should attend?

• ·       HR Professionals
• ·       Managers and Team Leaders
• ·       Business Students
• ·       Organizational Development Specialists

Knowledge and Benefits:

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

• ·       Grasp the fundamental principles of human resource management and their strategic importance in organizations.
• ·       Develop effective manpower planning strategies that align workforce needs with organizational objectives.
• ·       Use forecasting techniques to analyze current and future workforce requirements, identifying skill gaps and trends.
• ·       Design and implement effective recruitment strategies, enhancing candidate selection and onboarding processes.
• ·       Create performance management frameworks that promote employee development and organizational accountability.
• ·       Identify factors influencing employee engagement and develop strategies to improve retention and satisfaction.
• ·       Apply HR analytics to gather insights from workforce data, supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning.

     Introduction to Human Resources Management:

o   Overview of human resource management (HRM)

o   Key functions of HRM: recruitment, training, performance management

o   The strategic role of HRM in organizations

·       Manpower Planning Fundamentals:

o   Definition and importance of manpower planning

o   Factors influencing manpower needs: organizational strategy, market conditions

o   Tools and techniques for effective manpower planning

·       Workforce Analysis and Forecasting:

o   Understanding workforce demographics and trends

o   Techniques for workforce forecasting: quantitative and qualitative methods

o   Analyzing skill gaps and future workforce requirements

·       Recruitment and Selection:

o   Developing a recruitment strategy aligned with organizational goals

o   Methods for sourcing candidates: internal vs. external

o   Best practices in selection processes and interviews

·       Talent Acquisition Strategies:

o   Building an employer brand and value proposition

o   Advanced sourcing techniques: social media, networking, and passive candidates

o   Behavioral and competency-based interviewing methods

·       Onboarding and Training:

o   Importance of effective onboarding programs

o   Designing training and development initiatives

o   Evaluating training effectiveness and ROI

·       Performance Management Systems:

o   Setting performance standards and objectives

o   Techniques for conducting performance appraisals

o   Strategies for feedback and employee development

·       Employee Engagement and Retention:

o   Understanding factors that influence employee engagement

o   Developing retention strategies: benefits, career development, work-life balance

o   Measuring and analyzing employee satisfaction

·       HR Analytics and Decision Making:

o   Introduction to HR analytics: definitions and tools

o   Collecting and analyzing HR data for informed decision-making

o   Case studies on the impact of HR analytics in organizations

·       Change Management and HR Transformation:

o   Role of HR in organizational change initiatives

o   Strategies for effective change management

o   Future trends in HRM and the impact of technology