The following list shows a summary of the topics covered in this course. To see all of the course pages, visit the Table of Contents.

Module 1: The Role of Human Resources

• Defining Human Resources Management
• Functions of Human Resources Management

Module 2: Human Resource Strategy and Planning

• Foundations of Human Resources Management
• Strategic Management
• Strategic Planning

Module 3: Human Capital Trends

• People Analytics
• Strategy and People Analytics
• Human Capital Trends

Module 4: Diversity in the Workplace

• Legislation
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Working with a Diverse Workforce
• Promoting a Diverse Workforce
• Current Diversity-Related Trends

Module 5: Workforce Planning

• The Workforce Planning Process
• The Job Analysis Process
• Job Descriptions
• Job Design

Module 6: Recruitment and Selection

• The Recruitment Process
• Recruitment Sources
• Avoiding Discrimination
• The Selection Process

Module 7: Onboarding, Training, and Developing Employees

• Onboarding Employees
• Training Employees
• Developing Employees

Module 8: Compensation and Benefits

• The Law and Compensation
• Types of Compensation
• Benefits and Benefit Trends

Module 9: Performance Management and Appraisal

• Performance Management
• The Appraisal Process
• Appraisal Effectiveness

Module 10: Building Positive Employee Relations

• Employee Engagement
• Conflict at Work

Module 11: Employee Termination

• Downsizing
• Effects of Termination

Module 12: Employee Rights and Responsibilities

• Laws and Employee Rights
• Employee–Employer Contracts
• Disciplinary Factors and Guidelines

Module 13: Union-Management Relations

• Workers and Unions
• Laws and Unions
• The Role of Unions

Module 14: Safety, Health, and Risk Management

• Workplace Safety and Health
• Inspection and Enforcement
• Improving Workplace Safety
• Risk Management

Module 15: Corporate Social Responsibility

• Ethics
• Sustainability
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Module 16: Managing Global Human Resources

• The Global Environment
• Global Employee Engagement

Module 17: Managing Human Resources in Small & Entrepreneurial Businesses

• Determining HR Needs
• Employment Laws and Small Business
• Essential HR Resources
• Hiring for the Start-up Environment