Introduction to Human Resource Management

What this subject covers

Lesson topics

1. What Is Human Resource Management? Origins and Evolution
2. From Personnel Management to HRM: How the Field Evolved
3. The Role and Functions of the HR Department
4. Core HR Functions: Staffing, Development, Compensation and Employee Relations
5. HR as a Strategic Business Partner
6. Organisational Structures for the HR Function
7. HR Policies and Procedures
8. The Legal and Ethical Framework of HR
9. The Changing Role of HR in the Modern Workplace
10. Human Resource Planning: Forecasting Supply and Demand
11. Job Analysis, Job Design and the Psychological Contract
12. Recruitment and Selection: Attracting and Choosing the Right People
13. Induction and Onboarding New Employees
14. Training and Development: Building Workforce Capability
15. Performance Management and Appraisal Systems
16. Compensation and Benefits: Designing Reward Systems
17. Employee Relations, Grievance and Discipline Handling
18. Trade Unions and Industrial Relations
19. Occupational Health and Safety as an HR Responsibility
20. Employee Wellbeing Programmes
21. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
22. Employee Engagement and Motivation
23. Talent Management and Succession Planning
24. HR Information Systems and HR Technology
25. HR Metrics, Analytics and Measuring HR's Impact