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Learning and Development

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  What is learning and development? Learning and development is a systematic process to enhance an employee’s skills, knowledge, and competency, resulting in better performance in a work setting. Specifically,  learning  is concerned with the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.  Development  is the broadening and deepening of knowledge in line with one’s development goals. The goal of learning and development is to develop or change the behavior of individuals or groups for the better, sharing knowledge and insights that enable them to do their work better, or cultivate attitudes that help them perform better ( Lievens, 2011 ).  Learning, training, and development are often used interchangeably. However, there are subtle differences between these concepts Learning -  The acquisition of knowledge, skills, or attitudes through experience, study, or teaching. Training, development, and education all involve learning. Training -  Training...

Risk Management in HRM

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  Imagin everything’s going well at your organization. Colleagues are getting along with each other. Teams are hitting their goals. Employees feel inspired by leadership. And communication is direct and clear.  That’s the scenario most businesses want for the workplace, but small issues with employees can often snowball into large problems if they aren’t dealt with quickly. Enter human resource risk management, which can help businesses be proactive in solving potential issues. What is human resource risk management? Human resource risk management identifies potential employee-related risks to your business so you can minimize any problems before they arise. If a business ensures all employees are satisfied in the workplace, this will protect the organization against possible issues. Not mitigating employee-related risk can negatively impact revenue, reputation, profitability, and other aspects of the business. The role of a human resource risk management professional is to co...

Workplace safety

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  What is Workplace Safety? Health and safety is defined as the  set of practices, regulations, and guidelines to protect individuals’ well-being, security, and welfare in various environments , particularly in their workplaces. It encompasses the prevention of accidents, injuries, and illnesses by identifying, assessing, and controlling potential hazards and risks. The primary goal of health and safety is to create and maintain safe, healthy environments for people to work, live, and engage in daily activities, thereby reducing the risk of harm and promoting overall well-being. What Is Health And Safety? Health and safety is a multidisciplinary field concerned with individuals’ well-being, protection, and welfare in their work and daily environments. It involves the identification, assessment, and control of hazards and risks, as well as the development of policies and procedures to minimize accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Health and safety cover a wide range of areas, in...