Human Resources Management is considered to be the backbone of any organization. With the changing dynamics of the industry, organizations must successfully attract, retain, and support the best employees to not only remain competitive but also to gain strategic advantage over their competitors through increased performance and reduced turnover costs; all of which requires important decisions to be made. This course provides an introduction to the world of Human Resources, and focuses on some of the core functions of Human Resource Management, including HR Planning and Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Performance Management, and Compensation and Benefits.