Human Resource Management

This program introduces you an overall understanding of major elements and functions of Human Resource Management. It also relates to the“control” and “advisory” function in achieving organizational goals and objectives.

The main objective is to provide an overall understanding of the “best”practices relating to:

• Recruitment and Selection
• Orientation and Induction
• Training and Development
• Wages and Salaries
• Employee Relations

• Overall understanding the importance of Human Resource Management
• Overview of functions of Human Resource Management
• Personal qualities of Human Resource personnel

1. EMPLOYMENT

• Job Description and Job Specification
• The Recruitment process
• Orientation and Induction
• Managing the Probationary process

2. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• The benefits of Training
• Understanding learning principles
• The correct method to organize training to achieve best results

3. COMPENSATION

• Wages and Salaries and the Salary system
• Factors affecting levels of wages
• How to determine the right wages for employees
• Fringe benefits and incentives

4. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Understanding the Labour laws
• How to manage discipline in the workplace – “The Hot-Stove principle”
• Effective handling of employee grievances
• Maintaining a harmonious working environment

5. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

• What is Performance Appraisal
• An Effective Appraisal System…….The vital elements.
• How to conduct the Appraisal interview productively.
• The uses and benefits of of Performance Appraisal.

6. SAFETY AND HEALTH

• OSHA 1994
• Objectives of OSHA
• Section 15 – Responsibilities of Employers and Self Employed Persons
• Section 24 – Responsibilities of Employees at Work
• Safety Management