HR management and psychology

Personnel management and occupational psychology are two closely related areas that deal with the organization of work and the treatment of employees in companies.

Human resources management deals with the effective planning, organization, management and control of human resources in companies. This involves the recruitment and selection of employees, their induction and development, the design of working conditions and remuneration systems as well as the assessment of performance and the promotion of employee motivation. Occupational health management is also usually one of the tasks of the HR department.

Occupational psychology, on the other hand, examines the psychological processes and behavior of employees in work environments. This includes topics such as job satisfaction, work motivation, stress management, burnout prevention, teamwork and leadership.

In practice, HR managers and occupational psychologists work closely together to create an optimal working environment for employees and thereby increase the productivity and effectiveness of the company. Occupational psychology provides important findings and tools that HR management can use when designing working conditions and developing HR strategies.

Overall, HR management and occupational psychology help companies to achieve their goals effectively while creating a healthy working environment for their employees.

Further training in HR management and psychology

Would you like to pursue further training in HR management and psychology, but don't want to complete a full degree?

In our continuing education area, you can book individual or several modules from the Bachelor's or Master's degree courses and receive a university certificate and transcript upon successful completion. Examination results can be recognized if you wish to complete a Bachelor's or Master's degree course at a later date. You can also complete university certificates via distance learning, i.e. online, without attendance and without compulsory attendance. After passing the module examination, you will receive ECTS and a corresponding certificate of achievement.