Workshop Code: SBM21041
Workshop Title: Human Resources Management
This workshop focuses on successful management of human resources with particular focus on theories of human resource management and the key practices in modern day organisations. A holistic approach embraces HR management as part of the broader framework of the development, operation and behaviour of organisations. It emphasises effective HR policies, organisation staffing design, on-going human resources management and promotion of cross functional teams. Typical topics studied are:
- Self-management including the art of self-assessment and ongoing development
- Ethical decision-making
- Human resource planning including forecasting human resource requirements and availability
- Human resource engagement including skills in job analysis, the development of job specifications and accurate job descriptions, selection and recruitment.
- Employee management including skills in the use of performance management and associated training and development
- Employee dismissal
- Assessment, development and balancing of high performance teams
- Promotion of employee health and wellbeing including the application of health and safety standards
NOTE: Intensive lecture sessions in each unit are followed by tutorial and case studies or project work sessions for deep learning outcomes. A knowledge assessment will be conducted for those participants wishing to obtain a Certificate of Attainment of a given unit of study.