A day in the life of a human resources manager

This is course 2 of 20 of the Human Resources Certification Program.

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Effective Learning

The program is aligned with the HRBoK - A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge developed by the above mentioned certification institute and includes a number of 20 sections also presented as individual courses for your convenience.

The Influence of Contemporary HR

The program is aligned with the HRBoK - A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge developed by the above mentioned certification institute and includes a number of 20 sections also presented as individual courses for your convenience.

The Science of Better Learning

The Employee Life Cycle

HR Competency Model

The program is aligned with the HRBoK - A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge developed by the above mentioned certification institute and includes a number of 20 sections also presented as individual courses for your convenience.

HR Career Mosaic

The program is aligned with the HRBoK - A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge developed by the above mentioned certification institute and includes a number of 20 sections also presented as individual courses for your convenience.

Human Resource DNA

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Glossary of Terms

Legal Issues

In topic one, Personnel Management and Administrative Functions, you'll be introduced to compliance-related documentation requirements, methods for assessing employee attitudes, opinions, and satisfaction, job analysis techniques and job description development, and employee records management.

In addition to any state requirements, the requirements of many federal regulations overlap. When this happens, the law having the longest record retention period must be followed. Some federal laws with document-keeping requirements include the Americans with Disabilities Acts.

Organizations should use employee feedback programs to regularly collect information from employees on job-related topics. One of the methods used is an employee opinion survey which requests feedback on specific business factors such as reward systems, management, communication, human resources, and work and decision-making processes.

There are five essential considerations for deciding on the type of survey to use. First, the goals for conducting the survey – without tangible goals, it's impossible for you to address any of the other survey considerations.

Once a thorough job analysis has been completed, an accurate job description can be created. This includes the job title and a brief overview of the position, how the position fits into the reporting structure, a list of tasks and responsibilities, and the KSAs required.

Personnel management and administrative functions – Review

Factors of a SWOT Analysis

In topic two, Analysis, Financial Management, and Vendor Management, our focus will be on identifying qualitative and quantitative methods and tools for analysis, interpretation, decision-making, budgeting concepts, and vendor selection and management.

A break-even analysis is an approach used to figure out the point in time when total revenue equals total cost, or the break-even point. In order to calculate the break-even point, you need to divide the total cost by the total savings and then multiply that by time increments – for instance, years and months.

Knowledge management involves managing the transfer of information about products, services, processes, and practices. Transferring that knowledge to an outsourced project team can be problematic because of logistics.

The next area of concern in an outsourced project involves managing people. One of the biggest issues with managing people involves dealing with conflict. All teams will experience conflict at one time or another, and outsourced teams are no different.

Analysis, Financial Management, and Vendor Management  - Review

PEST Analysis

The main challenge for management in any important change is dealing with the uncertainty that is inevitably caused. In topic three, Tools and Techniques to Support HR Activities, you'll be introduced to technologies used to support HR activities, techniques for forecasting and planning HR activities, and risk management practices.

A human resource information system or HRIS is a software program that can integrate data from different areas into one database. HR information systems generally merge basic HR activities and processes with information technology in four key areas.

Organizational change management involves the application of knowledge and resources through three principal activities: define and implement new values and behaviors that support the change; build consensus around the change that benefits everyone involved; and plan, test, and implement every aspect of the change. In addition, there are a few guiding principles of change management.

Risk is a chance that a positive or negative event will occur and affect organizational objectives. The management of risk therefore entails identifying, assessing, and controlling any potential risks to the organization.

Tools and techniques to support HR activities - Review

If the project is not supported by senior management, it will be difficult, if not impossible to implement. In topic four, Project Management Concepts and Applications, the focus will be on the basics of the project management process.

The first step, clarifying issues and gaining support, is characterized by identifying the problem or initiative that needs to be addressed, in gaining support from senior management. If the project is not supported by senior management it will be difficult, if not impossible, to implement.

During the implementation phase the project activities outlined in the project plan continue to move forward. This stage involves the most effort, both in terms of actual work and resources required.

There are a number of tools that can be used to help track project success and key deliverables. First, Gantt charts – these show the relationships between the project's tasks along with time constraints in graph form.

Project Management Concepts and Applications -  Review

Technology at Work

In this course, the focus will be on HR's personnel and administrative responsibilities, such as meeting documentation requirements of various federal laws and regulations, measuring employee attitudes and opinions, and the job analysis process.

After completing the Project Management Professional Certification Program (PMP), take your preparation to the next level with the Test Prep: The Human Resources Certification Program (HRCI - PHR/SPHR).

Dive deep into key topics, practice with real exam scenarios, and ensure you're fully equipped to conquer the PMI exams with confidence.

You think knowing stuff changes the game? You think sitting in a library, stacking up facts like you’re building a Jenga tower, is gonna make you a winner? Man, that’s cute. But life ain't a trivia night. Information alone? It’s worthless. It’s like having a Lamborghini in your garage but you never learned how to drive. You just sit in it, making engine noises. Vroom vroom. People walk by, they see the car, but they also see you ain't going nowhere. You got all this knowledge, all these textbooks, but when life throws a punch, you’re still looking up the definition of "duck." It’s what you *do* with that information that actually matters. Don't be the person with the shiny car and no keys.