Discussions 1,2

DQ1

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 1 and 3 in your text and the Why

Strategic HR Matters and How HR Can Become More Strategic (Links to an external site.) article.

The field of human resources is evolving from providing services to an organization to becoming

a strategic partner in its growth. Analyze and discuss how the role of human resources today

can provide value as a strategic partner in an organization. Your original response to this

discussion question should be a minimum of 200 words.

DQ2

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 2, 4 and 7 in your text. Review

the 6 Trends That Changed HR Over the Past Decade (Links to an external site.) article.

Effective human resources professionals have a solid understanding of the changing nature of

work and the workplace. Compare and contrast the evolution of work and the workplace over

the past 20 years and how it has impacted human resources. Consider aspects such as

technology, ethical behavior, workforce demographic changes, employment laws, etc. Your

original response to this discussion question should be a minimum of 200 words.