The people resource is the most important part of an organisation &226;&128;" but this has not always been accepted & evident & is still not the norm in some businesses. Research & evidence has now shown some of the links between good management&44; motivation & treatment of staff & productivity & progressive organisations observe these principles &226;&128;" & reap the benefit. HRM is a discipline which focuses on this element of the business mix & applies techniques & procedures & models to ensure that staff are developed & utilised to the maximum in a nurturing & conducive environment. These are principles which can be applied not only by those in HR but throughout the management of the organisation to achieve a harmonious & productive operation. Subjects covered in this course include; human resource planning&44; recruitment&44; selection & retention&44; management of performance & absence&44; discipline & grievance. What are my options after the course? Work in human resources. There are HR jobs right across the range of sectors as companies have come to realise the value of the resource & the techniques it employs. You would be able to apply for jobs such as HR Officer or Personnel Administrator or Human Resources Officer&44; & potentially earn &194;&163;30&44;000+*pa. Get a promotion. Those already working in this area might qualify for a promotion or a pay increase after completing this course. Start your own business. You might even want to start a business of your own in&44; for example&44; recruitment or consultancy. * Source: Payscale.com&44; Dec 2012.