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.

Managing Human Capital in Retail
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Managing Human Capital in Retail
This course is part of Omnichannel Retail Strategy Specialization

Instructor: Matthew Bidwell
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- Employee Engagement
- Employee Retention
- Human Capital
- Human Resources Management and Planning
- Workforce Management
- Job Evaluation
- Talent Management
- Employee Training
- Organizational Strategy
- Workforce Development
- Employee Performance Management
- Compensation Management
- Management Training And Development
- Recruitment
- Human Resource Strategy
- Recruitment Strategies
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Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023
The clearest and best source of information on recruitment and workforce management that I have ever been fortunate enough to come across.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
Professor Bidwell was excellent in explaining concepts,
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2021
The course was quite basic but very insightful overall

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