Strengthening HR–Business Relationships Bill Conaty was a leader of a business before he became the head of HR for GE. This experience helped him better understand the realities faced by his fellow operators and gave him the insights needed to drive proactive strategic talent management practices without having HR “get in the way” of operating […]

Future HRM Trends This course has highlighted the significance of HRM strategies in leading business and organizational success. As you conclude this course, consider the HRM strategies you will use as future trends emerge and reflect on how the modern workplace has evolved. In this discussion, you will evaluate how these future trends could impact […]

AI in Teams We’ve all had a first day of something—with awkward introductions and not knowing what to say or do. After a few days, you begin getting to know others and the tension starts to disappear. Teams are like this as well. However, in today’s business world, artificial intelligence (AI) is often becoming a member […]

Leading Large-Scale Change What It Means Many of the forces that impact change are common to both smaller and larger change initiatives. However, as the size and complexity of the change increases, additional factors enter the mix that must be addressed. These include the challenges of dealing with diverse teams that may have competing interests, […]

Recruiting Women & Veterans. You work as VP of Human Resources for a private-sector employer in an industry that has historically attracted only civilian males (for example, earth-moving equipment, steel making, etc.). Because of your organization’s great success in recruiting women and also military veterans, you want to write a press release as free publicity […]

Affirmative Action & Federal Compliance You are an HR Manager for a large sheet metal manufacturing company. One of your largest customers has just secured a major office furniture contract with the federal government. Your customer wants your company to become a subcontractor for the project, making all of the plastic parts required. Even though […]

Managing Team Conflicts Conflict is an unavoidable reality of teamwork. Conflict may arise do to clashing personalities, disagreements about strategy, or stress. But, conflict is not always bad. In fact, when dealt with and handled, it can lead to positive change and stronger teams. The key lies in how the team lead or manager navigates these […]

Evaluating OD Interventions The last part of a change process typically includes the analysis and monitoring of any interventions that were implemented. This process entails data collection and measuring outcomes. The analysis would also require assessing the actual effectiveness of the interventions. Once the initial effectiveness of interventions is determined, it is important to continue with […]

U.S.–Russia Relations Proposal Submit a 1,000-word essay outlining your plan and initial thoughts on your final research paper and video presentation. This outline will detail which national or international security issue was chosen from the list provided below. The proposal will outline your planned analysis of the issue, your preliminary ideas on the strategy you […]

Healthcare Technology Evaluation Technology has become an essential part of healthcare. As a nurse, it is important to understand how technologies can impact various aspects of healthcare. To become knowledgeable about the assorted technologies, you must first be able to identify them and describe their key features. This activity will guide you through the initial […]