Human Resources Planning & Development

In this course, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan, develop, and manage the human resources of an organization. Students will learn the basic concepts and theories of human resources planning and development and will explore the strategic HR planning process, which involves aligning HR strategies with overall organizational goals. Students will encounter a variety of obstacles and requirements including adjusting the size of organizations, adapting to technological advancements, repositioning companies, containing costs, enhancing productivity, and dealing with outcomes such as staff relocation, outplacement, and retraining. Students will also learn how to use HR metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.