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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- Management Training And Development
- Workforce Development
- Human Capital
- Recruitment
- Organizational Strategy
- Employee Retention
- Employee Training
- Job Evaluation
- Workforce Management
- Employee Performance Management
- Compensation Management
- Talent Management
- Human Resource Strategy
- Employee Engagement
- Recruitment Strategies
- Human Resources Management and Planning
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Reviewed on Oct 30, 2021
An excellent course with relevant and updated information about the subject. Great presentation with engaging talk, slides, anecdotes and examples.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2021
The course was quite basic but very insightful overall
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2021
Really interesting course. Definately made me think about the importance of human capital within businessses and the ways to improve retention in employees. Learned so much

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