Course details

This introductory Human Resource Management course, run over modules, is of particular interest to staff that have recently been appointed to either a human resource role or department. The course has been designed to incorporate current best practice and recent developments in employment legislation.

Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will have:

  • A clear understanding of the broader scope and content of human resource management
  • An appreciation of the role of the human resource function
  • Knowledge of sources of further information relating to key areas of human resource management

Content

The course will cover the following areas:

  • Historical background to personnel management sector
  • An outline of the roles and functions of the key industrial relations institutions
  • Overview of recruitment and selection methods
  • The training function
  • Performance management & appraisal
  • Employee motivation
  • Employment legislation, including equality issues and data protection in relation to human resource information
  • An overview of grievance & discipline handling in the workplace.
  • persity & intercultural communication.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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