Create the initial post of at least 250 words describing how specific employers today use social media to further their FIRM objectives. Discuss the benefits and risks of engaging applicants and employees in digital spaces.
Your initial post should be at least three strong paragraphs.
Use examples that reflect concepts or ideas from the class or that come out of your background materials. An interesting emphasis would be the ethical considerations and risks associated with social media and HRM. Another emphasis could be on how to use social media to attract a diverse workforce. (Do not use the same materials you included in your Case assignment.)
Your initial post (and any subsequent posts you make) can link to relevant news stories, sites. embedded YouTube videos. or simply screen captures of examples. You can find information for your posts simply by doing a Google search on social media and HRM. Following some companies on Facebook, Twitter. Pinterest and/or Instagram should also provide good examples.
Category: Human resource management
Developing a Strategic HR Plan for Organizational Growth and Improvement
Imagine you are the HR Director of your organization. In your quarterly executive meeting, The CEO just announced plans to expand the business a minimum of 30% in the next 3-5 years. In your current review of the organization, you have identified gaps in productivity, innovativeness, profitability (or cost effectiveness), and employee morale. All of which are much lower than they should be to meet todays competitive and social challenges. You are now even more concerned after your quarterly meeting and especially with plans of future growth of 30%. With the knowledge gained, you are tasked with developing a Strategic HR Plan by formulating gap strategies and organizational policies to support and align with the strategic direction of the organization. Your Strategic HR Plan will be presented to the Board of Directors in the next quarterly meeting. The strategies that you choose to address the gaps in your analysis may affect any of these areas within the organization: Job/Work Design Selection/Staffing Performance Management Compensation/Rewards Training/Development Employee Relations Safety and Health Workforce DiversityHR Policies that you could choose from to include in your Strategic HR Plan could be in any of these areas: Hiring Practices At-Will Employment Conduct Policies Work Processes Compensation Leave Policies Training & Development Promotion Work Environment & Safety Disciplinary/Termination Policies Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment
Understanding Key Factors Affecting Human Resource Management
Human Resource -How does the duration between application submission, interview scheduling, and interview outcome impact the overall recruitment timeline and candidate satisfaction? -How do variations in bonus distribution and deduction amounts impact employee satisfaction and retention rates within the organization? -How does the length of employment tenure and status changes (e.g., from active to on leave or terminated) vary across different departments and positions within the organization? -How does employee feedback on training sessions vary across different training topics and trainers, and how does it correlate with subsequent skill development and job performance? -How do variations in performance review scores and feedback notes impact employee morale, job satisfaction, and subsequent performance improvement within the organization?
Addressing Organizational Gaps and Enhancing HR Capabilities for Future Growth
HR Policy and the implementation of policy vary based on organizational norms and adherence and interpretation of the relevant federal and state laws. The ideal Strategic HR Plan outlines how the gaps between present and future capabilities will be addressed, enabling businesses to effectively pursue their company goals.In most organizations, managers have a responsibility to fulfill expectations in the areas of corporate governance, transparency of policies, accountability, and economic efficiency. For organizations to be successful in these areas, they need to have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time to carry out the strategy.Human resource policies outline how an organization will treat its people and property providing a framework for the organization for consistency and ethical decision making. Human resources policies are guidelines for hiring, work processes, compensation, leave, training, promotion, work environments, termination and other important functions.
Scenario:
Imagine you are the HR Director of your organization. This could be your place of employment today or, if you are not working or do not have a frame of reference, you can research an organization through the online library or choose an organization by doing an internet search on the 2022 list of great places to work:http://www.greatplacetowork.com/best/list-bestusa.htmIn your quarterly executive meeting, The CEO just announced plans to expand the business by 30% in the next 2-5 years.In your current review of the organization, you have identified serious concerns in productivity, innovativeness, profitability (or cost effectiveness), and employee morale. All of which are much lower than they should be to meet todays competitive and social challenges.
You are now even more concerned with the CEOs plans to grow the organization over the next 3-5 years.Based on your current review of the organization, in addition to the 3-5 year growth plans, identify a minimum of 3 strategies that you will use to address the gaps between future needs and present HR capabilities of the organization. You could choose strategies that focus on any of the following areas in the organization: Job/Work DesignSelection/StaffingPerformance ManagementCompensation/RewardsTraining/DevelopmentEmployee Relations Safety and HealthWorkforce Diversity Provide an Overview of the organization to include some, or all, of the following requirements:A brief description of what the organization does and organizational structure.How does the organization operate? How are tasks/work projects accomplished?Is the organization domestic or international? Locations?Who are the competitors?What are the factors that you believe are critical to success in this organization?What is the culture like?How is information communicated? Why would people want to work for this organization?
Impact of Management and Leadership Theories on Organisational Strategy and HR Management
Write a report in which you should:
□ Examine the impact of different management and leadership theories on
organisational strategy and structure. (AC 4.1)
□ Describe the impact of organisational strategies(AC 5.1), structures and
culture on the management of HR. (AC 4.2) ¤ Determine the effectiveness
of the current Club HRM, and critically discuss the link between leadership
& management and HRM. (AC 4.3)
□ Present an analysis of how the existing culture and structure of the Club
might impact on the success of the Club project and the motivation of the
staff. (AC 5.2)
□ Explain how you would develop,(AC4.2) monitor and evaluate a leadership
strategy that supports the development or revision of the Club’s
organisational mission, vision, values and objectives. (AC 5.3
Crafting an Effective HR Plan: Importance of HR Policy, Regulatory, Legal, and Ethical Concerns
Scenario: You have been successful in securing the contract, and you have a lot to
do. The management priority is to have a HR plan in place as soon as possible, but
you feel that a HR policy is equally important, if not more. Therefore, you have
decided to create the outline of HR plan, but to include it together with a memo
about creating an HR policy.
Instruction: You therefore need to prepare:
□ An outline of a human resource plan. (AC 2.3)
□ A memo concerning the importance of HR policy,(AC 3.1) the memo should
provide examples of regulatory, legal and ethical concerns that should be
covered within the policy (living wage vs minimum wage, maternity cover,
Equality Act 2010, termination of employment, etc.) which would be
important to the Club. (AC 3.2)
□ Assess the impact of business ethics, CSR, and sustainability requirements
on human resource policies for an organisation. (AC 3.3
Comparative Analysis of Human Resource Management Practices in Four Countries
Provide:
A written report with a maximum of 5,000 words
Topic:
1. Research, discuss and compare the similarities and differences in acceptable HRM laws, regulations,
importance and relevance, practices, and style from four (4) countries from four (4) different geographic
regions. For example, the report must cover: Government laws and regulations, performance evaluation
programs, job satisfaction, general HR policies, role of HR in Management and the Company, training,
employee selection, retention, discipline, termination, pay structures and other relevant aspects. There can
be no duplication in countries between groups, so first come first obtained.
The written report and oral presentation should be insightful, creative, conclusive, and professionally
completed.
Use, at a minimum, 40 references no older than 4 years
Employment Law Awareness
In your new role as chief human resources officer (CHRO) for a major retail organization, you have been tasked by the CEO to conduct a presentation to the management team on employment law awareness within your first 30 days. The CEO informed you that under the previous CHRO, the company was subject to legal action resulting from a lack of knowledge of employment law, which had unfavorable outcomes. Avoiding similar experiences is a high priority, and your thorough presentation to the management team is the first big step to success.
Instructions
Prepare a 16 slide PowerPoint presentation in which you:
1. Include cover, agenda, conclusion, and reference list slides, all of which may count toward the total slide count.
2. Provide a 1-2 slide overview of employment law based on information found in Chapter 1 of Employment Law for Human Resource Practice. Note: You may use your discretion to decide which information needs to be addressed as long as your overview is descriptive and relevant.
3. Include in the remaining slides the following required presentation information:
o Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong bullet points highlighting a discussion on the roles of employees and employers in terms of determining employment relationships.
o Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong bullet points highlighting a discussion on the concept of employment discrimination.
o Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong bullet points highlighting a discussion on the types of discrimination.
o Provide a three-slide minimum covering at least six strong bullet points highlighting a discussion on retaliation.
4. Go to Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library https://research.strayer.edu/ to locate at least three quality academic resources for this assignment. Note: You may only use the resources listed in the course syllabus and those that are specifically provided by the instructor.
Target Population: Young Adults
Choose one of the groups listed below:
Expectant mothers
Infants
Children
Adolescents
Young adults
Adults
Seniors
Highlight the following key attributes of the population you chose. In your post,
Describe the population size.
Explain where the majority of this population are located in the United States (city and state).
Summarize the five key areas of health concern for this population.
Interpret the role public health organizations play in addressing them.
Embracing Change: A Personal Strength in Action
After reading The Successful Organization: Keeping the Talent That Drives Your Results, select one of the seven success behaviors (shown below) that you identify as your strongest personal strength. Share with the class a personal example that demonstrates you putting this strength into action.
The seven success behaviors include:
Building relationships
Embracing change
Inviting opportunity
Being passionate
Being conscious
Getting focused
Taking responsibility