Solomon Skhosana
I fell in love with Human Resource Management studies the moment I heard about it. Well, maybe not immediately, but, have you ever been inspired by someone close to you to pursue something new? That’s precisely what happened to me. I had initially planned to study something entirely different from Human Resource Management. But then, my cousin, who was studying HR at the time, began telling me about his lectures and the people he was studying with. I was captivated by his stories, and one topic, in particular, caught my attention – the recruitment process. My cousin spoke about his Human Resource Management studies with such passion that I couldn’t help but be inspired to follow in his footsteps and enrol for the qualification myself.
What is Human Resource Management studies?
Human Resource Management (HRM) is a fascinating field of study that is all about supporting employees, promoting a positive work environment and helping organisations achieve their strategic goals through their greatest resource – people. HRM is an employee-centric area of expertise that focuses on providing the necessary support to ensure employees’ optimal physical, mental, and physiological health. Whether an organisation is small or big, when employees feel valued and supported, they perform at their best, which leads to a thriving workplace culture.
Therefore, the BMT College Human Resource Management studies tagline, let’s talk people, makes perfect sense. Because the focus of human resources is people. Moreover, with the increasing focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, HRM has become even more critical in promoting a fair and equal working environment for all employees.
From Human Resource Management studies student to lecturer
After completing my Human Resource Management studies, I was eager to put my knowledge into practice and make a real difference in the workplace.
Through my journey in HR, I have gained valuable experience and skills, including improving my communication skills as an introvert and enhancing my emotional intelligence. My qualification in HR allowed me to escalate my career. Through my studies and work, I have had the opportunity to meet highly informative individuals who are experts in their fields and are always willing to share knowledge and best practices.
My qualifications in Human Resource Management have given me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone. I now earnestly share my experience and knowledge with my Human Resource Management studies students at BMT College.
Carpe Diem – Seizing the Opportunity to Start Your HR Career
Enrolling for Human Resource Management studies is undoubtedly one of the best New Year’s resolutions you can make for your career growth. HRM is a function required in every organisation, whether it is construction, manufacturing, health care, education, tourism, mining, technology, retail, or marketing. Every business needs people. If you want to grow your career and aspire to be a manager, you will most likely need to work with and manage other people. Therefore, if it is your goal to be promoted or to land your dream job, a qualification in HR can give you a competitive edge and set you apart from other candidates.
One of the biggest challenges you may face in a time of rapid technological advancement is adapting to the world where artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the future of work. However, human oversight will still be essential to ensure that processes that rely on generative AI are executed ethically, are not biased and do not discriminate unfairly. With the changes and disruptions predicted for the world of work, human resource management studies will play an essential role in facilitating change, reorganising and restructuring work tasks, training and developing employees to use new processes and equipment and supporting employees and employers to navigate the changing landscape. Therefore, obtaining a qualification in HR will give you a distinct advantage when taking on a leadership role in any industry that is undergoing change.
Online Studies: The Perfect Solution
Choosing to complete your human resource management studies online offers several advantages. Online studies are convenient and allow students flexibility. You can continue to work and earn money while carving out a new career path or expanding your skills.
Online learning allows you to study at your own pace. You can work around your work schedule and family commitments and work on assessment tasks when convenient. Keep in mind that you should still carefully plan your schedule to balance your studies with your other obligations.
Online studies, which recently have been redesigned with a mobile-first approach, make it easy to access your learning material and assessments from any smart device. The accessibility of online studies makes it possible for you to study no matter where you are.
Another obvious benefit of studying online is that you will improve your technological skills. Since you will be required to study online and complete assessments online, you will become more tech-savvy. You may even get some of your own ideas of how to use technology as a tool for talent management and training employees in-house.
Human Resource Management studies at BMT College
As a lecturer of Human Resource Management studies, I can personally vouch for the focus on student support at BMT College. Smaller student-to-lecturer ratios ensures that lecturers at BMT College can give students personal attention. The College boast several intervention strategies, ensuring that we help you stay on track throughout your studies. One-on-one consultation sessions are offered to students at no additional costs, and numerous workshops are hosted to help students excel. We have a dedicated team available that can help you understand how to navigate the online learning system. The Virtual Campus easy-to-use design helps to eliminate any technostress or anxiety you may have to study online.
You can also effortlessly progress from the Diploma to the Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management. If you have a matric, then you can register for the Diploma now. If you do not have matric, you have some work experience, and you are older than 23, then you qualify for mature age exemption. We really want to make it as easy as possible for you to kick-start your human resource management studies.
Are you ready to talk people?
Human Resource Management studies is an incredibly rewarding career path that allows me to impact people’s lives and help organisations flourish positively. If you are interested in a career in human resources or want to increase your odds of landing a managerial role, I highly recommend exploring this field.
You can register now for human resources management studies at BMT College.
Sources of Inspiration
Chidiac, S. (2023, March 13). Carpe Diem. Make your life extraordinary! LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/carpe-diem-make-your-life-extraordinary-samer-chidiac/
Corporate Wellness Magazine. (n.d.). The Benefits of Working with an Employee Benefits Consultant. https://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com/article/the-benefits-of-working-with-an-employee-benefits-consultant
Hoffmann, M. L. (2023, September 22). Will AI take over Human Resource Roles? Navigating the AI-Driven Transformation of HR. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-take-over-human-resource-roles-navigating-hr-hoffmann/
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