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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).

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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).

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  • 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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Robert Craw
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