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HRM EDUCATION: TRADITIONAL & PROFESSIONAL ROUTES (PART TWO)

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  Continuing from where we left off in PART ONE – having covered definitions of both academic routes, differences, programs under each, and how one can combine qualifications from both systems, we launch into PART TWO to share some more information on factors that are crucial in the decision-making process for a very successful career in HRM.   LATEST STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS TO EASILY LEARN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) It so happens that many students employ just one way of studying every academic program they pursue all through the various levels of education, and it’s because they actually are not taught how to learn from the lower levels. It is crucial to know a few strategies of learning so you can deploy the most efficient when you are faced with challenging academic content. Here are a few for your consideration. Microlearning : Break down HRM concepts into small, digestible modules to enhance retention and engagement. Microlearning allows...

HRM EDUCATION: TRADITIONAL & PROFESSIONAL ROUTES (PART ONE)

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  Owing to the wealth of information we want to share with you on this all-important topic and yet not to bore you with too much at a time, we will serve the content in three courses, so please look out for the subsequent parts. You will do well do read our previous article titled ‘HRM AS AN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE’.   Human Resource Management (HRM) is ranked the 35th most promising career of the decade out of 800 by the Wall Street Journal. The list, based on wages and projected annual demand provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), was released in May 2021. When considering the study of Human Resource Management (HRM), students have two primary options: traditional university programs and professional education. Here's a comparison of these two paths: Traditional University Programs: Undergraduate Certifications : HR Single Subject Certificates, Diploma and HNDs. Bachelor's Degrees : Offer foundational knowledge in HRM principles, practices, ...

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AS AN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE

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  Human Resource Management is essentially lived by every individual who engages another person for a reason. A careful examination of the components of HRM will be seen to permeate every aspect of human endeavor. Now, it is not far-fetched to say we are all Human Resource Management practitioners in our way of life, although some have specialties in the area. A good understanding of anything man spends his or her life on allows them to excel at it compared to the gains of anyone who approaches them casually. A step away from following a routine or procedure is what we intend to draw the attention of individuals who find themselves studying HRM plus those who desire to get enrolled in the program in the near future. Some students study Human Resource Management as a main program while others are taught sub-topics as subjects or courses under a different umbrella altogether. Although some students may be studying this accidentally or grudgingly because it was thrown at them, a b...

THE EMPLOYEE'S JOURNEY

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    As part of the activities to acknowledge workers in the month of May, we want to celebrate every purposeful and hardworking employee by casting your mind back to the history of your journey and helping you reassure yourself that the apex is your limit, and until you arrive, let nothing deter you. There are so many people in every firm but only a few are known. The extraordinary class is not attained by chance - none of these employees stopped at obstacles where many did or where others are now, but they overcame and outperformed what was expected of them at their level. The stages discussed below have been identified as major stages of the career of an employee which must be recognized and approached intentionally in order to gain the best of it even as you advance to greater heights. The discussion has been structured to reflect the experiences of an employee in an organization from entry to exit so some of you who have worked in more than one enterprise will have the...