Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management (HRM) in Lumen One introduces students to the field of human resources management and the legal and social implications of managing employees. Students will learn strategies to plan, recruit, compensate, develop, and engage a company’s workforce. The course covers additional topics including unions, employee safety, corporate social responsibility, global HRM, and entrepreneurial business HRM.

Backed by Learning Science

Combining the best features across Lumen, Lumen One is designed with learning tools and processes that better support learning and give every student the chance to succeed. With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lumen One was developed to promote equitable outcomes in gateway courses. Lumen One’s unique features are specifically designed to boost participation, engagement, and overall learning to ensure success for all students.

Content

The Role of Human Resources
Human Resources Strategy and Planning
Human Capital Trends
Diversity in the Workplace
Workforce Planning
Recruitment and Selection
Onboarding, Training, and Developing Employees
Compensation and Benefits
Performance Management and Appraisal
Building Positive Employee Relations
Employee Termination
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Union-Management Relations
Safety, Health, and Risk Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Global Human Resources
Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Businesses

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