(Formerly Fundamentals of Human Resource Management)

Designed and Conducted by:
DR. JOHN S MAXWELL, CPHRC, GPHR, CCP, GRP, FAHRI, FIPMSA

A recognized leader in International HR, an HR practitioner and academic with over 30 years experience including the Middle East. Extensively published and the chief designer of the Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) program, courses and examinations.

Who Should Attend?
Those who want a career in HR, seasoned HR practitioners, HR specialists who want a generalist overview plus those line managers who want to prepare for advancement with a fuller understanding of the HR function.

The Workshop
Designed around 6 highly interactive modules that are conducted over 3 days. A comprehensive workbook is provided to all workshop participants. This workshop is an excellent prequel to the 5-day Global Human Resource Strategic Management Certificate (GHRSMC) Program, both courses assist candidates to prepare for the Global Professional in HR (GPHR) Certification Examination conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). It also forms a part of the HR Generalist Certificate (HRGC) Program, Course 1 of the Certified Professional in Human Resources and Compensation (CPHRC) Certification Program conducted by the Institute for Human Resource Management Education (IHRME).

Maximum Attendance
Due to the interactive nature of the workshop and to ensure all participants achieve the fullest learning opportunities the workshop is restricted to a maximum of 25 participants.

I. HR Foundations
Discuss HR's roots.
Define the key characteristics of a profession.
Define the Human Resources (HR) profession.
Identify the roles of HR professionals.
Discuss the HR profession in the 21st century.
Identify the key outcomes of HR's strategic focus.
Discuss the impact of national cultures.
Consider behavioral theories & motivation.
Discuss ethics in business.

II.Business Essentials
The elements of a business.
Fundamental accounting concepts and principles.
Principal financial statements.
The balance sheet.
The income or profit and loss statement.
Cash flow statement.
Sources of funds.
Financing the business.
What business are we in?
Statistics for HR.

III.Staffing
Discuss staffing in the Local Region.
Evaluate recruiting methods.
Explain the selection process.
Identify key selection tools.
Recognize interview biases.

Consider Succession Plans

Discuss Career management

IV.Remuneration
Discuss remuneration.
How to pay employees in the Local Region.
Undertake job analysis and documentation.
Job evaluation.
Develop a pay structure.
Discuss benefits in an overview.

V.Performance Management
Define performance management.
Consider initiatives to improve performance.
Discuss organizational performance planning.
Defining and measuring performance.
Review issues of corporate culture.
Describe contribution review (AKA Performance Appraisal).
Discuss contribution review methods.
Describe common review errors.

VI.People Development
Discuss people development
Consider the purposes of induction, development, and training.
Explain effective adult learning.
Describe the role of training objectives.
Review the various types of on-the-job and off-the-job training.
Discuss the levels of evaluation.