Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management (HRM) in Lumen One introduces students to the field of human resources management and the legal and social implications of managing employees. Students will learn strategies to plan, recruit, compensate, develop, and engage a company’s workforce. The course covers additional topics including unions, employee safety, corporate social responsibility, global HRM, and entrepreneurial business HRM.

Backed by Learning Science

Combining the best features across Lumen, Lumen One is designed with learning tools and processes that better support learning and give every student the chance to succeed. With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lumen One was developed to promote equitable outcomes in gateway courses. Lumen One’s unique features are specifically designed to boost participation, engagement, and overall learning to ensure success for all students.

Content

The Role of Human Resources
Human Resources Strategy and Planning
Human Capital Trends
Diversity in the Workplace
Workforce Planning
Recruitment and Selection
Onboarding, Training, and Developing Employees
Compensation and Benefits
Performance Management and Appraisal
Building Positive Employee Relations
Employee Termination
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Union-Management Relations
Safety, Health, and Risk Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Global Human Resources
Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Businesses

Teaching with Lumen Course Materials

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  • Replace expensive textbooks | Ready-to-adopt open educational resources (OER) include text, videos, simulations, self-checks, and other interactives.
  • Choose affordability | Low cost to students.
  • Use better content | Continuous, data-driven improvements make OER content more effective at supporting learning.
  • Simplify access | Easy access to course materials in your LMS (Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, and Moodle) plus automatic grade return.
  • Improve student outcomes | Research shows Lumen course materials can improve academic performance, passing rates, and course completion.

FOR INSTRUCTORS

  • Connect with students | Instructor and student tools designed to help strengthen communication.
  • Save time | Start with curated, outcome-aligned OER and supplemental instructor resources like quiz banks, assignments, slide decks, etc. 
  • Customize your course | Freedom to tailor course content to fit your learning outcomes and instructional approach.
  • Enjoy awesome support | Faculty-friendly onboarding, training, and support. 
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FOR STUDENTS

  • Learn by doing | Online homework, self-check activities, and other interactive tools strengthen learning.
  • Engage from day one | Avoid falling behind with access to course materials from the first day of class.
  • Retain materials | Download a digital copy of course content to keep forever.
  • Become a better learner | Real-time feedback guides students on where to focus and how to improve.

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