Human Resources assignment and discussion

Discussion Question #1  at least 60 words

We are very dependent on technology as a society, especially our business operations. Human resources must maintain confidentially of employee records, including security numbers for payroll and tax purposes, performance issues, medical leave documentation, and so forth.  If we were to have a breach in our HRIS database, the consequences would be surmountable for our department.  Evaluate the use of technology in your workplace. Identify any areas of weaknesses and strength in the company's security.   What is your recommendations to the leaders of the company? Make sure you include cost estimates and the benefits of this investment.   

La Tanya ( she is my classmate)  please reply with at least 50 words

Discussion Question #1 Hello Classmates and Dr. Boyd,

If I had to complete an evaluation on the use of the technology in the company that I work for, I would have to say that they are perfect protectors when it comes to the security of the personal information of our customers. It is rare that the company has allowed any personal information to be viewed by anyone outside of the company. They have built-in many verification rules to gain access to open the account and discuss with the customer. I have been there a long time and have witness firsthand the security in the company changing to be harder and harder to gain access which is so important for the customer this is the company strength. The weaknesses of the company would be the employees leaving the account numbers and mobile numbers on loose paper on their desk in the evening. Even when the leadership ask the representatives to make sure to put the proprietary information in the proper place but so many of them don’t remember to do that.  My recommendation for the company to assist in cutting down on this weakness in the office will be to remove all of the use of loose paper and tablets from the office and replace with mini dry eraser boards along with the eraser and marker. The cost of purchasing the boards and the accessories for each employee would come out so much cheaper than buying papers and tablets. The benefit of switching to this process would provide a stronger sense of security for the office against outsiders that can be inside the buildings such as the cleaning crew, maintenances, and other visitors.  

Discussion Question  #2   at least 60 words

This week has brought to the forefront another consideration as human resource managers. We have a duty to ensure our employees safety, and there are serious fines associated with failure to do in the event an employee is seriously injured or dies while working. OSHA is the investigating body and requires us to take certain actions. What are the requirements OSHA requires for your industry in ensuring employee safety?

The current hurricane made me think about as the human resource manager for the local and state government, how we ensure the safety of our first responders? They are not evacuating.  The CDC provides some information on how to keep first responders safe while working.

Megan Tock she is my classmate at least 50 words

One of the biggest requirements that OSHA has for many call centers like the one I work at is to have reasonable access to a toilet facility. I know that may not seem like a safety requirement, but it is still essential. Other conditions we need to have are many different points of exit. If there were a fire or weather incident, then we would need multiple places of evacuation form the building, which we do have about 20 throughout the entire building. Also, we have designated employees who help to get anyone who is disabled or needs assistance evacuating. There are a few employees who are trained to use a defibrillator, which we are required to have multiple of, and CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. We have many first aid kits in the building as well. The other thing we have is a phone line where we need to contact someone if there is a safety situation or someone needs to go to the hospital, passes out, etc. we must contact them immediately after the situation and open a case with all of the details.