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Modern Empowerment in the Workplace

Robert Craw, Peter Bloom, Angela Baron, Alison Hammer, joanne pearson, and Katharine Jewitt

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for those currently working in or aspiring to work in human resources (HR).

Topics Covered

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the changing context for employee empowerment;
Analyse problems caused by power imbalances in employment relations and recommend solutions;
Influence others in their thinking about the effects of technological change and globalisation on contemporary employment relations; and
Articulate and engage with relevant professional and ethical issues in empowerment at work.

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Reviews summary

Empowering hr in the modern workplace

According to learners, Modern Empowerment in the Workplace is a largely positive experience, particularly valuable for HR professionals and those aspiring to roles in employee relations. Students praise its ability to provide eye-opening insights into power dynamics and the impact of technological change on contemporary employment. Many found the content highly relevant, offering practical strategies that can be immediately applied. While some experienced professionals found it occasionally basic or theoretical, it consistently provides a solid foundation for understanding empowerment, with engaging ethical discussions and realistic scenarios.

Strong focus on professional and ethical issues.

"The ethical discussions throughout the course were very strong and thought-provoking."

"I appreciated how the course articulated and engaged with relevant professional and ethical issues at work."

"The exercises truly helped solidify my learning on tricky ethical dilemmas."

Well-structured, with valuable instructor insights.

"Very well-structured, and the instructor was great."

"The instructor's insights were invaluable for understanding complex topics."

"The modules are concise and the discussions were consistently lively."

Content is timely, relevant to current HR challenges.

"The content on power imbalances was eye-opening and highly relevant."

"A must for anyone in HR! I loved the focus on technological change."

"My perspective on employee relations completely changed after taking this course."

Provides strategies for immediate workplace use.

"I can immediately apply strategies to my team and in my current role."

"The scenarios presented were very realistic and helped me grasp complex ideas."

"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work."

May be basic for seasoned professionals.

"The content could be more in-depth for experienced professionals; it felt a bit basic at times."

"I was disappointed, expecting more practical tools. It felt too academic for my needs."

"I found some parts felt a bit theoretical and less 'hands-on' than I'd hoped."

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