Emerging Trends and the Future of Human Resource Management

Emerging Trends and the Future of Human Resource Management

This course is part of Contemporary Human Resource Management Specialization

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze HR practices in SMEs to improve workforce management and productivity.
Apply HR analytics and technological tools to enhance decision-making and strategy.
Evaluate emerging trends in talent management to address modern workforce challenges.

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course explores contemporary strategies and future-oriented practices in human resource management, highlighting their impact on organizational performance. Learners gain insight into evolving HR functions and the role of analytics, technology, and strategic talent management in shaping workplace success.

Through practical examples and case studies, participants enhance skills in HR analytics, technology integration, and talent management, enabling them to implement data-driven and innovative HR solutions. The course emphasizes actionable strategies to address real-world organizational challenges. Unique in its approach, the course blends theoretical frameworks with applied learning, connecting HR principles directly to the operational and strategic needs of modern businesses. Learners see how small and medium enterprises adapt HR practices to emerging trends and technologies. This course benefits HR professionals, managers, and business leaders with foundational HR knowledge or experience, aiming to understand and leverage future workplace trends. This course is part three of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. This Specialization is based on the book Contemporary Human Resource Management, by Adrian Wilkinson, Tony Dundon, and Tom Redman. Copyright ©2021 by Sage Publications Limited. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by Sage Publications Limited, London. Used by arrangement with Sage Publications Limited.

This module explores the unique characteristics of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and how these traits influence human resource management practices. Learners will examine the roles of owner-managers, the impact of low task specialization, and the informal nature of HR processes in SMEs. The module also covers strategies for training, development, and reward systems tailored to the SME context.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Overview1 minute

8 readingsTotal 44 minutes

Introduction5 minutes
Characterising SMEs5 minutes
Owner-manager prerogative6 minutes
Low task specialisation5 minutes
Practices in SMEs5 minutes
Training and Development4 minutes
Reward and Recognition6 minutes
Business maturity8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

HRM Strategies and Challenges in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises16 minutes

This module introduces the fundamentals of Human Resource Analytics, exploring how data-driven approaches can enhance evidence-based decision-making in HR. Learners will examine the evolution, ethical considerations, and practical applications of analytics in HRM, including stakeholder management and the impact of digital transformation on HR roles.

What's included

1 video10 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Overview1 minute

10 readingsTotal 51 minutes

Introduction4 minutes
The Case for Human Resource Analytics (HRA)7 minutes
Evidence-based Human Resource Management and HRA5 minutes
Demonstrating Evidence-Based Practice6 minutes
HR Analytics Data6 minutes
Ethical Aspects of HRA4 minutes
The Changing Nature of Control in the Employment Relationship4 minutes
Case Study 21.1: Stakeholders of HR analytics5 minutes
Case Study 21.2: Ethics, privacy, and workforce data4 minutes
Case Study 21.3: Competencies, skills, and HR analytics6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

Human Resource Analytics Fundamentals16 minutes

This module explores how digital technologies, including AI and social media, are transforming human resource management and workplace dynamics. Learners will examine the evolution of socio-technical systems, the impact of surveillance in environments like call centers, and the challenges and opportunities presented by digital platforms. The module also addresses HR's critical role in managing technology-driven change and protecting both organizational and employee interests.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Overview1 minute

9 readingsTotal 52 minutes

Introduction5 minutes
Technology and Social Relations at Work: Issues And Debates7 minutes
The Call Centre as a Classic Socio-Technical System5 minutes
Platforms For Progress?5 minutes
Social Media at Work9 minutes
Technological Reach/Changing Boundaries4 minutes
HR's Role in Managing Social Media and Digital Technologies4 minutes
Conclusion8 minutes
Case Study 22.2: A case of surveillance and HR practices in a call centre5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

HRM and Technology in Organizational Practices16 minutes

This module explores the evolution and significance of talent management in organizations, highlighting its distinctions from traditional HRM and examining key strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining talent globally. Learners will analyze contemporary challenges, review influential research, and consider future directions in the field.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Overview1 minute

8 readingsTotal 52 minutes

Introduction4 minutes
The Emergence and Growth of Talent Management7 minutes
Is Talent Management Different From Human Resource Management?7 minutes
The Main Approaches To Talent Management5 minutes
Key Talent Management Areas4 minutes
Review Of Some Key Empirical Studies8 minutes
Future Research Directions4 minutes
Conclusion13 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

Global Talent Management Insights16 minutes

This module explores how automation, climate change, and demographic shifts are reshaping the world of work. Learners will examine the challenges and opportunities these forces present for HR strategies, labor policies, and workforce transitions. The module also highlights approaches for ensuring equitable and sustainable employment in the face of rapid technological and societal change.

What's included

1 video10 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Overview1 minute

10 readingsTotal 61 minutes

Introduction5 minutes
Job losses from new technologies4 minutes
The rise of the digital platform – a new business model9 minutes
Harnessing technological transformations for decent work5 minutes
Climate Change And The Future Of Work4 minutes
Downsizing dirty industries6 minutes
Ensuring a just transition6 minutes
Ageing Populations And The Future Of Work4 minutes
Investing in a care workforce for the elderly5 minutes
Active ageing (and tackling age discrimination)13 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

Workforce Dynamics in a Changing World16 minutes

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