Students examine various functions, responsibilities, and the strategic role of human resources management (HRM) with a focus on emerging trends and changing needs of today’s diverse and inclusive work environment. They explore legal and ethical frameworks, attracting, recruiting, selecting, training, managing, and developing an engaged workforce. Students investigate how total rewards and health and safety programs align with the needs and vision of the organization. Students examine HRM as a profession and identify necessary competencies for building effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- 1. Human Resources Role within the Workplace:
- HRM -The world of HR (What it is, importance, opportunities and challenges in today’s environment)
- HRM Strategic Planning
- Culture Building (addressing Equity, Diversity, and local Indigenous Relations)
2. Legislation and Rights:
- The Legal Framework
- Dynamics of Labour Relations
- Employer & Employee Rights
- Health & Safety
3. Creating a Competitive and Engaging Workforce:
- Job Analysis and Work Design
- Recruitment & Selection
- Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Employee Discipline
- Managing Competitive Compensation
- Pay for Performance – Incentive Rewards
- Employee Benefits
4. International HRM
5. HR Career Opportunities
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.