Course Description:

The course outlines the roles and functions of members of the human resources department, as well as educating others outside human resources, in how their roles include human resources-related activities. The student will learn about the evolution in human resources management as we know it today. Emphasis is placed on the modern-day importance of HRM and the new "corporate view" of the function. Additionally, the student will be exposed to the view of HRM from the perception of both management and subordinate employees.

Who should attend?

HRM managers, HR executives and people who are involved in HR functions.

How attendees will benefit?

After completion of the programme, delegates will be able to:

• understand the concept of Strategic Human Resources Management
• understand the systems approach to HRM ;and its role in Business
• realise the full potential that HR can play in the future success of the organisation;
• understand the role of HR in continuous performance improvement in the organization
• understand the role of HR as positive change agents
• understand the strategic aspects of the core HR functions such as workforce planning, training  and development, recruitment , selection and training, environmental scanning and performance management.

Course Content:

The programme covers the following topics:

• HRM in Context;
• Leading, Managing and Developing People;
• Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective;
• Developing Skills for Business Leadership;
• Resourcing and Talent Management;
• Reward Management;
• Managing Employment Relations;
• and Employment Law.
• Employee Development & Retention
• Performance appraisal
• Recruitment and Selection
• Developing a Healthy Work Environment and Effective Employee Relations
• Strategic HRM
• The role of HRM as strategic business partner
• HRM as change agent
• Advanced and strategic HR functions  - Environmental Scanning