Title: Business Initiative and Technology
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BUSI 100 - Enterprise Business Applications and Communications
Assignment 5: Human Resource Management and Talent Development
Due Week 5 and worth 160 points
In Part XLIV of your business plan, you will focus on human resource management and talent development to
attract, retain, and develop a skilled workforce that drives organizational performance and achieves strategic
objectives. Your objective is to develop a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with organizational goals,
fosters employee engagement, and promotes a culture of continuous learning and development.
Write a paper in which you:
1. Conduct a human resource analysis to assess the current workforce capabilities, strengths, and
weaknesses within your organization. Evaluate key HR metrics such as employee turnover rates, retention
rates, absenteeism rates, and employee satisfaction scores. Identify talent gaps, skill shortages, and
competency deficiencies that may impact organizational performance and competitiveness.
2. Define the strategic objectives and goals for human resource management and talent development in your
organization. Identify key drivers and motivators for talent management, such as organizational growth,
succession planning, workforce diversity, and employee engagement. Articulate the importance of HR
management as a strategic function that drives employee performance, organizational effectiveness, and
competitive advantage.
3. Develop a talent acquisition strategy to attract and recruit top talent that aligns with organizational needs
and culture. Identify recruitment channels such as job boards, social media platforms, professional
networks, and recruitment agencies to source candidates. Develop employer branding initiatives,
employee value propositions, and recruitment marketing campaigns to enhance the organization's
attractiveness as an employer of choice.
4. Develop a selection and onboarding process to assess candidate suitability and integrate new hires
effectively into the organization. Define selection criteria, interview techniques, and assessment tools to
evaluate candidate competencies, skills, and cultural fit. Develop onboarding programs, orientation
sessions, and mentoring relationships to support new hires' transition and integration into the
organization.
5. Develop a performance management system to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and evaluate
employee performance effectively. Define performance metrics, goals, and objectives that align with
organizational priorities and individual roles. Implement performance appraisal processes, performance
reviews, and development planning sessions to recognize achievements, address performance gaps, and
support employee growth.
6. Develop a learning and development strategy to enhance employee skills, competencies, and capabilities.
Identify training needs, skills gaps, and development opportunities through performance assessments,
competency assessments, and skills audits. Develop training programs, workshops, seminars, and e-
learning modules to address skill deficiencies, promote continuous learning, and foster career
development.
7. Develop a career development and succession planning strategy to identify and develop future leaders and
key talent within the organization. Identify high-potential employees, emerging leaders, and critical roles
that require succession planning. Implement career development programs, leadership development
initiatives, and mentoring relationships to groom employees for future leadership positions.
8. Develop an employee engagement and retention strategy to foster a positive work environment, promote
employee satisfaction, and reduce turnover. Implement employee engagement surveys, feedback
mechanisms, and focus groups to assess employee perceptions and identify areas for improvement.
Develop recognition programs, rewards systems, and work-life balance initiatives to motivate employees
and enhance job satisfaction.
Clickhereto view the grading rubric for this assignment.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and
writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 160 Assignment 5: Human Resource Management and Talent Development
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
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