Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management is a 30-hour course designed for those who are considering human resource as a profession, for those who have newly entered the human resource field, and for those whose expertise is in other areas of an organization but who have been tasked with human resource responsibilities.

The goal of the course is to provide a high-energy, interactive, accessible primer on key human resource issues that are common to all professions and industries and which are critical to the success of any organization. There is no book; PowerPoint print outs and handouts are used. Homework assignments focus on the students discovering how their own organizations are executing the human resource initiatives discussed in classes. Students will be asked to analyze those practices to determine whether changes or additions are in order. Homework will prepare students for real-life class discussion with actionable takeaways. There will be a final exam on the last class meeting day.

Topics:
Legal Issues: Employing the Law
Hiring: Recruitment, Interviewing, and Selection
Compensation and Benefits
Performance Management
Safety and Health
Motivation and Incentive Systems
Leadership Styles
Wrap-up and Final Exam