The Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Human Resources

Are you new to Human Resources (HR) and looking to build a strong foundation? Or perhaps you're making a career change from fields like education, engineering, or another area of business into the HR profession? This course is designed for you!

Gain the essential HR knowledge to confidently support your current or future employer and the business units that rely on effective HR practices. Learn the core principles of human resource management in concise, easy-to-digest lessons – perfect for fitting into your busy schedule. Each video is designed to be completed in just 5 to 10 minutes, ideal for your morning coffee break or evening tea.

Created by a full-time professor and mother of triplets, this course understands the demands on your time. You'll explore key HR functions, including:

• Understanding the 4 Functions of HR: A comprehensive overview of the core responsibilities within a modern HR department.
• Training vs. Development: Differentiate between these crucial concepts and understand their impact on employee growth.
• Staffing Strategies: Master best practices for attracting and securing both passive candidates and actively searching for talent.
• Effective Onboarding: Learn how to create a successful onboarding process that sets employees up for long-term success.
• Change Leadership: Develop skills to effectively lead teams through periods of organizational change.
• Performance Measurement: Utilize valid methods like benchmarking and KPIs to accurately assess individual and organizational performance.
• Organizational Analysis: Apply SWOT analysis and PESTEL analysis to evaluate an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and understand its potential for success.

Bonus: We offer supplementary videos specifically for English language learners and bilingual attendees, focusing on pronunciation and key terminology.

Special Note: As a passionate HR professional, I'm particularly enthusiastic about compensation systems and performance management and believe HR should be viewed as a strategic driver of business success.