Effective HR Strategies during an Economic Downturn

The global economy is experiencing an economic downturn that is having a major impact on all industries and all organisations. This has also had significant impact Human resource (HR) departments, Systems and Processes. This dynamic and contemporary course will focus on the latest techniques and approaches that are appropriate in effective management of Human Resources during the economic downtown and during and future crisis.

It will also focus on HR Transformation. HR Transformation is about driving business results and hence this course will help delegates deliver improved HR functionality and services that will align to organisational goals and strategies. This course is all about enhancing the value of HR as a strategic partner.

This training course will highlight:

• The New HR Models and why they are important for the future of HR
• Learn about the HR approaches used by the world’s leading organisations
• How to develop HR Strategy and align HR Strategy to Corporate Strategy

By the end of this training course, you will learn to:

• Describe the role of the HR Department during the economic downturn
• Formulate a plan to transform HR into a strategic partner
• Design a business model using the business model canvas for SHRM

This training course is suitable to a wide range of HR professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Anyone involved in HRM at all levels
• Those who received their HR Training in past years and need to be brought up to date with best practice
• HR Business Partners & Change Partners
• Those who have joined a HR Department in past few years but who have no formal HR Training
• Any existing HRM Staff who need to stay up-to-date on current practices and trends
• Those who wish to enter the HR field
• Those studying HRM as part of a MBA Programme
• Anyone moving into an HR role from another position

The training course will utilize a variety of adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding and retention of the information presented. This will include group and individual activities, case studies and practical exercises. This will be facilitated through direct input, discussion and encouragement to critically appraise the ideas presented. Delegates will be encouraged to interact and engage with the course by exploring, discussing and debating the findings and conclusions of group activities using their own work related experiences.