Unit 336: Human Resource Management

1. Introduction to Human Resource Management

• Definition and importance of HRM
• Roles and responsibilities of HR professionals
• Evolution and trends in HRM
• HRM vs. Personnel Management

2. Strategic Human Resource Planning

• Aligning HR strategy with organizational goals
• Workforce planning and forecasting
• Talent management strategies
• Succession planning

3. Recruitment and Selection

• Job analysis and job descriptions
• Recruitment methods and channels
• Selection processes and techniques (interviews, assessments)
• Legal and ethical considerations in recruitment

4. Employee Training and Development

• Identifying training needs
• Designing effective training programs
• Methods of employee development
• Evaluating training effectiveness

5. Performance Management

• Setting performance standards and objectives
• Performance appraisal methods
• Feedback and coaching techniques
• Managing underperformance

6. Compensation and Benefits

• Components of compensation (salary, incentives, bonuses)
• Benefits and perks
• Pay structures and job evaluation
• Legal compliance in compensation

7. Employee Relations

• Building positive employee relations
• Handling grievances and disciplinary procedures
• Communication strategies within organizations
• Labor laws and union relations

8. Diversity and Inclusion

• Importance of workplace diversity
• Strategies for promoting inclusion
• Managing cultural differences
• Legal frameworks supporting diversity

9. Employee Health and Safety

• Occupational health and safety principles
• Risk assessment and management
• Creating a safe work environment
• Compliance with health and safety regulations

10. HR Technology and Analytics

• Introduction to HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Use of data analytics in HR decision-making
• Emerging technologies in HR (AI, automation)
• Ethical considerations in HR technology