Gain a comprehensive understanding of the aspects of effective management in the profession, and gain a thorough grounding in all key subjects. Identify factors which influence demand and supply of labour, and learn to manage and monitor absence. Explore the use of job descriptions and person specifications in the recruitment and selection process. Define the basic legislation that underpins the recruitment process. Understand the importance of training needs analysis management and the purpose of appraisal system.

Pre-requisite:
No previous experience required to access this course

Qualification: KBS Personnel Management Diploma
Support and Benefits

• KBS Diploma can be shown as proof to employers of the professional skills you’ve mastered
• Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
• Professionally developed study materials.

Key Topics
HUMAN RESOURCE PLANS AND ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Examine different Organisational structures. Consider influences on the demand and supply of labour. Study a variety of contracts, as well as redundancy and termination of employment. Gain an understanding of health and safety legislation. Learn how to record and retrieve personnel data, and how to manage and monitor absence. Explore flexible working practices.

Recruitment and Selection
Explore job description and personal specification. Examine a range of selection methods and consider the advantage and disadvantage of each. Consider the importance of induction for both the individual and the organization. Gain an understanding of the legislation that underpins the recruitment and selection process.

Training and Development
Explore the need for training in organization and examine the different methods used to analyzed training needs. Consider a range of training methods and learn how to decide which is most appropriate. Study different learning styles and their importance in the training process. Gain an understanding of the government’s current initiatives.

Performance management and Employee Relations
Explore some of the tools associated with performance management and learn how to implement a performance management system. Discover how to create effective procedures for both discipline and grievance. Examine different methods of encouraging involvement and participation ad study different reward strategies.