Strategic Human Resources Management

Leadership in the field of Human Resources requires much more skill and knowledge today than it has in the past.

CEOs and boards have higher expectations for the role of the HR leader as a strategic, knowledgeable business partner.

This course introduces the seasoned HR practitioner to areas of knowledge CEOs expect and helps participants develop a comfort speaking the same language as other senior business leaders.

Topics include a history of HR management, identification and analysis of strategic trends, the dynamics of changing technology, best practices in HR systems design, financial acumen for HR professionals, HR's role in Sarbanes-Oxley implementation, mergers and acquisitions strategy, HR metrics and the ROI (return on investment) of human resources.