Strategic Human Resources: Roles, Metrics and Talent Management
Golden rule
Golden rule: HR is not administrative. HR is a strategic system aligned to business outcomes.
Use words like:
- Strategic alignment
- Value creation
- Human capital
- Metrics
- Fit with organizational goals
Unit 1: Introduction and Role of HR
Traditional HR vs Contemporary HR
Write this table if possible.
| Traditional HR | Contemporary HR |
|---|---|
| Administrative | Strategic partner |
| Cost center | Value creator |
| Transactional | Data driven |
| Focus on compliance | Focus on capability and performance |
| Short term | Long term |
The New HR Imperative
Read MoreAnimal Phyla: Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida Characteristics
Phylum Cnidaria (Coelenterata)
Phylum Coelenterata (also known as Cnidaria) consists of about 10,000 species of simple aquatic animals. The name “Coelenterata” refers to their single central body cavity (the coelenteron), while “Cnidaria” refers to their specialized stinging cells.
General characters
- Habitat: Primarily marine (e.g., corals, jellyfish), with a few freshwater forms like Hydra.
- Level of organization: Tissue grade of organization.
- Germ layers: Diploblastic — body wall made of two layers:
Pharmacology Drug Classes and Mechanisms Summary
NSAIDs: Pain Relief and Inflammation Reduction
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are a class of meds that reduce inflammation, pain, and fever. They’re like the ultimate pain relief squad.
Classification
- Non-selective COX inhibitors: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Naproxen
- COX-2 selective inhibitors: Celecoxib, Etoricoxib
Pharmacology of Aspirin
- Mechanism: Aspirin irreversibly inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, reducing prostaglandin synthesis, which leads to decreased pain, inflammation,
AI Threat Detection for Unknown and Large-Scale Attacks
Capabilities of AI for Unknown or Large-Scale Attacks
AI capabilities help networks detect attacks that evade traditional signature-based systems (unknown attacks) and handle the sheer volume of modern threats (scale) through the following mechanisms:
Behavioral Modeling
AI builds baseline (peacetime) models of every device, application, and service to understand normal behavior. This allows it to detect zero-day attacks (unknown threats) because they deviate from the established norm rather than relying
Read MoreInternet of Things Architecture, Protocols and Smart City Apps
Module 1 – Introduction to IoT (ECT 458)
IoT: Global network of physical/virtual “things” with unique identities, exchanging data via interoperable protocols. Enables data sensing, collection, sharing, and intelligent actions with context awareness.
Characteristics
- Dynamic / Self-adapting — responds to context changes (e.g., day/night cameras).
- Self-configuring — automatic updates and network configuration.
- Interoperable protocols — supports multiple standards.
- Unique identity — IP, URI, or
Beauty Salon Staff, Services & English Vocabulary for Students
Listening: Conversation and Questions
LISTENING: Listen and read the web page again. What kind of students does Lynn teach at the beauty college? Lynn teaches students who are studying to become beauticians in the future and who are showing signs of being successful.
1. What is the conversation mainly about? A: How many staff are employed.
2. What job will the receptionist probably have in the future? C: Masseur.
Receptionist Dialogue
Receptionist: Welcome to Bella Salon. I’m Michelle, the 1) receptionist.
Read MoreBiology Concepts: Cell Cycle, Animal Systems, and Plant Structure
The Cell Cycle
Purpose: Growth, repair, and reproduction of cells.
Stages:
Interphase – Cell grows, DNA replicates, organelles duplicate
- G1: Growth
- S: DNA synthesis
- G2: Prep for division
Mitosis (M phase) – Division of the nucleus
Cytokinesis – Division of cytoplasm; two daughter cells form
Mitosis
Purpose: To produce identical daughter cells for growth and repair.
Phases:
Prophase – Chromosomes condense, spindle fibers form, nuclear membrane breaks down
Metaphase – Chromosomes line up at the cell
Social Justice and Business Ethics Analysis
Angela Davis on Prison Abolition
Why Davis argues that we must reevaluate the punishment process: Davis does not believe the increase in prison populations is due to rising crime rates. Instead, she attributes it to the desire for profit and systemic racist ideas.
- Profit motive: Private businesses view prison labor as a “pot of gold.” It offers no strikes, no union organizing, and no benefits. Labor is paid extremely low wages, meaning more prisons lead to more cheap labor and higher profits.
- Falling
Motivation and Assessment Strategies for CLIL and EMI Classrooms
Session 11: Motivation in CLIL Contexts
Motivation — what is it?
Definition — motivation
Motivation is the reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way. It can also refer to a person’s desire or willingness to do something, their enthusiasm or drive to take action. Keeping students motivated when they’re learning a subject through a language that is not their first language can at times feel like a juggling act for a teacher. Likewise, students are faced with the challenge of
Read MoreEssential Marketing Principles and Strategic Frameworks
Definition of Marketing
Marketing is the process of identifying the needs and wants of customers and satisfying them by providing suitable products and services. It includes all activities such as product planning, pricing, promotion, and distribution that help in delivering goods and services from producers to consumers. The main aim of marketing is to create value for customers and build long-term relationships with them.
In simple words, marketing is not only about selling products but also about
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