Essential HR knowledge to attract, retain, manage and develop people
This fast-paced and practical course offers a comprehensive overview of Human Resources Management (HRM) in just 60 minutes. Designed for professionals, career changers, small business owners, or anyone looking to strengthen their HR knowledge, the course distills the core principles of a four-month HR fundamentals program into easy-to-understand, actionable content. Each slide doubles as a job aid, packed with key information you can apply immediately in your workplace.
You'll explore all major HR functions—from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and employee relations—gaining a solid understanding of how HR contributes to organizational success. Whether you're entering the HR field, expanding your business skills, or preparing for a new role, this course will equip you with essential HR knowledge in a short amount of time.
People and Culture Professional HR/HRIS/HCM/, Consultant, Professor
Moris is a Professor with experience teaching Human Resources and extensive field experience. Since 2013, Moris helps organizations maximize the use of their Human Resources from the inside out by empowering the most valuable asset which is the people. As a people and culture professional, He will be your best partner to attract, retains and develop talent in a way that can be reflected in the year end reports. The results are measurable, consistent and repeatable. In addition, Moris combines a set of methodologies, processes, and technologies that transforms raw HR data into meaningful information to support strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making. Moris is also a certified yoga teacher who also completed a 6-month retreat training in the arts of meditation as a Vedic Monk. He started teaching yoga an meditation in 2005. AREAS OF EXPERTISE HR Systems, Talent, People and Culture, Employee Programs, HR Analytics and Wellness. BUSINESS EDUCATION Information Technology Management – Ryerson University, 2015 Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management (HRM) - George Brown College, 2011 Post Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management - George Brown College, 2010 B.B.A., BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - The University of the Americas (UDLA). MEXICO, 2003 Areas of study include: Human Resources, Marketing, Financial Accounting, and Business Operations OTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING University of Toronto, Mindfulness Meditation - Application and Background, 2017 – 2018 Princeton University (online course), Buddhism and Modern Psychology, 2017 – 2017 George Brown College, Skills Coaching, 2016 – 2016 Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy, Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga (1-month retreat), 2008 – 2008 Ishana Yoga Camp, Meditation and Yoga (6-months retreat), 2005 – 2005
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