WEEK 1 and 2 DISCUSSION POST

Why We Hate HR

Read the articles Why We Hate HR (Links to an external site.) and Reasons Why Employees Hate HR (Links to an external site.). Address three out of the five following questions:

• Is there more to HR than its predecessor, PA? Discuss the arguments for and against this notion.
• Based on your experience, to what extent do you agree or disagree with Hammonds’ arguments and why?
• In your opinion, who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in general? Who is responsible for HR not reaching its full potential in your organization (if applicable)?
• Based on what you have learned so far, how can HR act as a strategic business partner in general? How can HR act as a strategic partner in your organization?
• After reading both articles, do you think your employer should increase, decrease or outsource HR roles and functions and why?

Use at least one additional scholarly source and provide the link within the body of your initial post to further support your analysis. For assistance with finding sources, refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) document.

EEOC Violations

Read “Selected List of Pending and Resolved Cases Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).” (Links to an external site.) Select two case studies and present a defense strategy as if you were the HR representative for the company that potentially violated EEOC guidelines. Try to explain why the company may be in compliance, or defend the company in lieu of a potential lawsuit. In order to provide a thorough analysis, please use at least two other sources in addition to the official EEOC (Links to an external site.) website.

Recruiting

List at least three jobs and research the organizations’ recruiting practices. The jobs could be positions you have held or of those you want to hold. In your post, address the following questions:

• How were you recruited for each position (or how is the typical employee recruited)?
• From the organization’s perspective, what are the pros and cons of recruiting through these methods?

Your initial post should include at least two outside sources to support your response

Selection and Staffing

Some organizations set up a selection process that is long and complex. In some people’s opinion, this kind of selection process is not only more valid but also has symbolic value. In your post, address the following questions:

• What can the use of a long complex selection process symbolize to job seekers?
• How do you think this would affect the organization’s ability to attract the best employees?

Your initial post should include at least two outside sources to support your response.