The first graduating class of the postgraduate program in human resourcesPersonnel Management Service in organizations" of the University of Navarra graduated today, June 25. A total of 14 students have participated in this program, promoted by the business of Navarra Foundation under the technical direction of the department of Education. Its goal is to train experts for the management and orientation of human resources within companies.

The course includes content on the organization of a company, human behavior, Personnel Management Service policies, strategies for selecting, retaining and promote the talent of employees, labor relations, etc.. In addition, seminars are given on e-learning, the social responsibility of business, coaching, motivation and leadership, among other issues. Of the 585 hours that make up the course, 200 correspond to an internship period that students will carry out in various companies this summer.

The event, held in the Magna classroom of the Central Building, was attended by José Manuel Zumaquero, General Manager of the University, José Luis de Cea, director of the business of Navarra Foundation, and Ignacio Ugalde and Lucila Martínez, sponsor and delegate of the new graduating class. Antonio Barba, president of AEDIPEassociation Spanishassociation of People Management and development ), was also a guest of honor.

"Good Personnel Management Service and innovation mark the competitive advantage in companies. Today it is possible to have similar technological means, but it is not so easy to create a business culture where everyone feels welcome," said Antonio Barba. In Spain," he said, "it is difficult for people to contribute or participate in the business environment, because there is a fear of failure and ridicule". In his opinion, "we must allow professionals to make mistakes, give them confidence and autonomy, let them take on responsibilities and meet certain objectives. This is what is important in Personnel Management Service.

In his opinion, "the core topic of a good manager is to be a leader, with the ability to create a team and adequately communicate the mission statement of the business. He must know the concerns and aspirations of his employees, know what they are like and not see them as mere resources. In addition, he must look for people with initiative and the ability to work as part of a team: "People willing to collaborate, contributing ideas and also making mistakes," he concluded.