Mastering Modern HR: Practical Skills for Today’s Workplace

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About Course

This course is designed to equip HR professionals, managers, team leaders, and SME owners with practical, hands-on knowledge of core HR practices based on real-time workplace experiences, Kenyan labour law, and modern people strategies. It focuses on HR execution, not just theory.

What Will You Learn?

  • Course Overview
  • Step into the future of HR with this hands-on, Kenya-focused course designed to help HR professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs master modern HR practices. From compliance and hiring to performance, discipline, and strategy — this course gives you the tools to become a business-aligned HR partner.
  • What You Will Learn
  • The strategic role of HR in business success
  • Balancing operational vs. strategic HR tasks
  • Practical employment law essentials (Kenyan context)
  • Recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
  • Disciplinary management, warnings, and hearings
  • Staff performance, appraisals & engagement
  • HR data, reporting, and analytics for decision-making
  • Future trends in HR (LMS, remote work)

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Modern HR
The workplace is changing — faster than ever before. Gone are the days when HR’s main job was simply to file documents, process payroll, or enforce rules. In today’s world, HR is at the center of business success, culture transformation, and people strategy. This module introduces you to the foundation of modern Human Resource Management. It helps you understand how HR has evolved from a purely administrative role into a strategic business partner. You will explore the changing expectations of HR professionals, the growing demand for people-focused leadership, and the role HR plays in driving organizational performance, growth, and compliance. Whether you're an HR officer, line manager, or SME owner, this module will give you the lens to view HR as more than a support function. You'll begin to understand why and how HR contributes directly to business value, staff engagement, and competitive advantage.

Topic 1.2 – Evolution of HR: From Admin to Strategy
Learning Objectives By the end of this topic, learners will be able to: Explain the historical journey of HR from administrative to strategic roles. Identify key drivers of HR transformation. Recognize strategic HR functions in the modern workplace.

Topic 1.3 – Strategic vs. Operational HR
Learning Objectives By the end of this topic, learners will be able to: Distinguish between strategic and operational HR functions. Identify which HR tasks are operational and which are strategic. Understand how to balance both roles in day-to-day HR practice.

Module 1 Summary: Introduction to Modern HR
Module Overview In Module 1, you explored the foundation of HR in today's business world, how the function has evolved, and the critical difference between administrative and strategic HR roles. This module sets the tone for modern, impactful, and business-aligned HR practice. What You’ve Learned Topic 1.1: Role of HR in Business Success HR drives business performance, retention, and compliance. When aligned with strategy, HR becomes a profit enabler, not just a cost center. Topic 1.2: Evolution of HR – From Admin to Strategy HR has moved from purely administrative to strategic leadership roles. Key drivers include globalization, technology, compliance needs, and workforce expectations. Topic 1.3: Strategic vs. Operational HR Operational HR keeps things running (payroll, leave, records). Strategic HR focuses on business goals, retention, succession, and culture. A modern HR professional must balance both, but prioritize time for strategy. Key Takeaways The role of HR is evolving — and those who adapt become indispensable business partners. Strategic HR is not for large companies only. Even SMEs need HR that thinks ahead. To grow professionally, HR practitioners must build both technical and strategic thinking skills. Final Reflection Task (Optional Assignment) Where does your current HR role or department stand? List at least three HR tasks you perform weekly. Classify each as operational or strategic. Identify one strategic HR goal you want to introduce in your role or company over the next 3 months.

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