To develop an understanding human resources development and personnel management practices
To develop an awareness the advantages of effective human resource management
To develop awareness of key HR and HRD strategies for improving organisational success
To understand the application of strategic human resources development and personnel management practices in the workplace
To effectively apply appropriate practices to specific workplace situations
Target Audience
Human Resources managers and senior professionals, specialists, team leaders, and business partners in the function who seek to broaden their knowledge and improve their skills in the key functions of HR as well as those who are responsible for evaluating HR and its effectiveness in the organization. The course is also suitable for those employees who are targeted for development or promotion within the HR function.
Course Outline
DAY1: Introduction to HRM, HRD and HRP
Seminar introduction and objectives
The context for HR
Change management
Human Resource Management V Personnel Management
Human Resource Development (HRD)
Human Resource Planning (HRP)
Strategic HRM – the new HR Strategic Model
Outsourcing
DAY2: Resourcing & Recruitment
The employment psychological contract
Why do good people leave?
The process approach to interviewing
Induction, job descriptions and references
Personality Questionnaires and forms of testing
Methods of detecting when applicants don’t tell the truth
The new recruitment process to avoid litigation
The value of using assessment centres
DAY3: Pay & Employee Reward
Employee motivation
Salary, bonuses & benefits
Understanding competencies
Competency based Assessment
Competency and performance based pay
Different structures – different pay and rewards
Total pay concept
Salary surveys
DAY4: Training Learning & Development
Career management
Personal development
Coaching
Mentoring
E-learning
How flat organisational structures and empowered teams affect training and development