Introduction to the field of human resource management. The role and responsibility of human resource managers in organizations are reviewed. Emphasis on integrating theoretical and practical issues. Introduction of the issues and challenges facing human resource specialists, generalists, and managers in organizations. Legal, social, technological, and political aspects are explored using both lecture and experiential exercises.
Course is designed to develop individual negotiations skills.
Negotiation skills will be taught through cases, exercises, and lectures. Includes planning and administering mandatory and voluntary benefit programs, cost containment strategies, and benefit communication programs. Development and administration of Employee Assistance Programs and employee wellness programs are also covered. Design and administration of compensation systems, including job evaluation, skill-based pay, salary surveys, pay level decisions, pay structures, executive and special employee group compensation programs, and budget and administrative issues. Cover aspects of employment staffing planning, including Affirmative Action and succession planning, developing legally defensible selection and recruitment methods, and career development.