About this Course
In this course, you will cover the fundamentals of human capital management with a focus on the retail industry. Professor Matthew Bidwell will start by examining the critical role that people play in creating value within any business, and will then assess how that value is fostered by various organizational practices. Professor Bidwell then does a deep-dive into some of the practices that drive organizational success: how to hire effectively; how to develop and retain a skilled workforce; and to motivate employees to contribute to organizational success. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of how human capital contributes to the success of the business, a critical role in shaping your organizational capacity
What You'll Learn
- Understand the role of human capital in business value creation
- Apply effective hiring practices
- Develop and retain a skilled workforce
- Motivate employees to enhance organizational performance
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities
Instructors
Matthew Bidwell
Associate Professor of Management