This course is taught in the second semester. Students are expected to have completed all the courses from the first semester.

Upon completing the course, students should be able to: - Explain what it means to manage employees strategically. - Describe the essential principles that define an effective human resource (HR) strategy. - Identify and describe the main HR initiatives available to managers when implementing a company¿s strategy, such as: Job design and HR planning Recruitment and selection Training and development Performance management Compensation policies - Explain the main challenges that may arise when developing and implementing these HR initiatives, and discuss possible strategies to address them effectively.

The course addresses key topics in human resource (HR) management from a strategic perspective: - Effective design of human resource strategies - Talent attraction policies (recruitment and selection) - Talent development and learning policies (training and career management) - Performance management policies - Compensation policies - Effective implementation of HR strategies

The course is based on case study analysis, readings, and presentations by the professor. Debate and the exchange of ideas are essential elements for the course's development. Students will be consistently invited to share their own perspectives on the study material and to participate in class discussions. As in many other areas of Management, the cases and issues analyzed will not have a single "right" answer, although some ideas may be better supported than others. Therefore, being "right" or "wrong" should not be a primary concern for students when taking part in discussions. All viewpoints may offer valuable insights. Each student is expected to listen to others and explain any disagreements respectfully. Each student is expected to: - Prepare for each session, which includes reading the assigned articles and completing scheduled exercises. - Contribute to teamwork in a committed and fair manner. - Participate politely in class discussions. - Attend every class. - Be punctual. In this course, students should not use artificial intelligence tools to carry out the work or exercises proposed by the faculty. In the event that the use of AI by the student gives rise to academic fraud by falsifying the results of an exam or work required to accredit academic performance, the Regulation of the University Carlos III of Madrid of partial development of the Law 3/2022, of February 24th, of University Coexistence, will be applied.