Transition planning is a formal process for helping students with IEPs figure out what they want to do after high school and how to get there. It is required by IDEA. The purpose of the transition planning is to help the student be an independent young adult. The law requires the IEP team to invite … Read more
There is so much HR professionals can do to achieve their organization’s strategic goals. Discuss some of the ideas presented in Susan Milligan’s article about the evolution of the HR professional’s role and how you can stay abreast of this challenge.
What abilities make a candidate more likely to succeed in a work assignment as an expatriate? Which of these abilities do you have? How might a person acquire these abilities?
Description of the visit. Include the following in your description: The number of students in the center and the ethnicity of the students The age range of the students The foods served that represent the ethnic make up of the students and other ethnicities How the weekly menu plan helps children develop healthy eating … Read more
Your manager has asked you to create the content for the updated benefits website for your company. The existing website was missing important information about mandatory and discretionary benefits and, more importantly, did not align with the company’s organizational strategy—this one is a must. Your manager wants current employees and new hires to understand how … Read more
Issues and disagreements between management and employees lead to the formation of labor unions. Over the decades, the role of labor unions has been interpreted in various ways by employees across the globe. What are some of the reasons employees join labor unions? Did you ever belong to a labor union? If you did, do … Read more
Imagine that you manage human resources for a small business. You have recently prepared a report on the market rate of pay for salespeople, and the company’s owner says the market rate is too high. The company cannot afford this level of pay, and, furthermore, paying that much would cause salespeople to earn more than … Read more
Few organizations are known to be prepared for future changes in the industry landscape. The same observation is true of top companies where a small number of employees are said to be prepared to fill internal executive and management positions in their organization. Less than half of these organizations say that they have qualified staff … Read more
Scenario Imagine you work as an HR professional for the company you selected in the first assignment in Week 3. The company has been having issues with their current performance evaluation process. Some of the issues include the data collection process, proper documentation, and making appropriate decisions on employee performance. Your manager has asked you … Read more
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers make reasonable accommodations for individuals who have disabilities. How might this requirement affect teachers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters? How is it legal for law enforcement to turn away applicants for diseases such as type 2 diabetes?