Digital HR (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The object of the course
The purpose of the course is to provide the student skills to develop HR-processes through technology by digitizing all or parts of them. The student is able to acquire and make use of knowledge of rapidly developing technology and applications and knows how to put it into practice in HR-processes.


Competence goal
You identify HR processes and the opportunities for digitizing them. You identify digital platforms, technology applications and systems for HR process development, data management and analysis. You will understand the enhancing impact of HR digitalisation on HR productivity and the importance of monitoring and exploiting technologic trends. You will be able to develop a plan for the digitalisation of HR processes.

Content

Digitalisation in human resources management
Digitalisation of HR processes
Digital recruitment process and candidate experience management
Digital induction process and employee experience management
Digital skills management and eLearning
HR analytics
HR systems
Robotics in human resource management
Technology application service provision and procurement principles

Location and time

The course takes place in contact lessons or webinars (if visitors) according to the schedule.

Materials

Saramies, J., Törnroos, M.: Henkilöstöanalytiikka. Mittaa, ymmärrä, menesty.
Alma Talent Pro. Available as e-book.
ISBN: 978-952-14-4419-7

Waddill, Deborah D.(2018): Digital HR. A Guide to Technology-Enabled Human Resources.
Society For Human Resource Management. ProQuest Ebook Central.
https://www.proquest.com/legacydocview/EBC/5432839?accountid=11773

Additional materials are informed in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Thematic process method on the course.

Interactive introduction to the themes and learning assignments.
Independent and group study.
Collaborative group discussions and pear learning in webinars.
Flipped learning.
Final assignment alternatives: personal-, pair- or group work.

Guidance during the course will be given by teacher.
Collective feedback about the group assignment.

The grade of the course consists of the final assignment.

Employer connections

Cooperation with working-life examples in HR-field and HR-information system providers.

It is possible to get a brief of the the final assignment from the student´s employer.

Exam schedules

Thematic learning assignments are done and returned during the course.
Group work is done according to course schedule.
Group presentations are done according to course schedule.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
Studification
More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

Student workload

135 h of student's work, consists of individual work, learning in interactive webinars and group work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Intermediate 1

You are familiar with the principles and benefits of digitising HR processes. You outline some perspectives on the opportunities for HR to use digitalisation to improve HR processes. You understand the importance of following technology trends. You will be able to take responsibility for your own actions and take others into account, and evaluate your learning. Working within given deadlines requires development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the principles of digitising HR processes, outline the opportunities and benefits of digitising HR processes. You can provide some perspectives on the opportunities for HR to use digitalisation to improve HR processes. You will understand the importance of following technology trends. You will be able to take responsibility for your own actions and share your learning with others. Your reporting is coherent but has minor gaps in language and reporting guidance. Working within given deadlines requires improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You can apply the principles of digitisation of HR processes and describe the digitisation of HR processes and the benefits of digitisation. You will be able to provide perspectives on the opportunities for HR to use digitalisation to improve HR processes. You will understand the importance of following technology trends and data in HR processes. You can take responsibility for your own actions and share your learning with others. Your reporting is consistent, justified and in line with reporting guidelines, but with occasional errors. You are able to work within given deadlines.

Excellent 4
You are familiar with the principles of digitising HR processes, can plan the digitalisation of HR processes and analyse the benefits of digitalisation. You can produce new perspectives on the possibilities for HR to use digitalisation for HR process development, data management and analysis. You can follow technology trends and understand the importance of data in HR processes. You will be able to take responsibility for your own learning and design collaborative learning in a group. Your reporting is consistent, analytical, fluent and follows reporting guidelines. You can work responsibly within given deadlines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You will master the principles of digitising HR processes, be able to plan the digitalisation of HR processes using appropriate technologies and taking into account the needs of the organisation, and critically analyse the benefits of digitisation. You will be able to generate new, critical perspectives on HR's ability to use digitalisation for HR process development, data management and analysis. You will be able to follow technology trends and understand the importance of data in HR processes. You will be able to take responsibility for your own actions and take others into account and critically evaluate what you have learned. Your reporting is consistent, persuasive, critical and follows reporting guidelines. You can work responsibly within given deadlines.

Qualifications

Knowledge of HR concepts, theories and processes.