CASE 4

Module 4 CASE

Module 4 - Case

Workplace Relations, Value Creation, and the Future

Assignment Overview

We will conclude this course by looking at the contributions HRM might make to creating value for private-sector organizations and how employee relations and/or union relations fits into that process.

Begin by reviewing the following:

Case Assignment

You are a professional in HRM and are in charge of your employer’s company blog for the week. In your introductory blog you start out by showing this video. Pease note that the link below labeled 'LinkedIn learning' will open in a new window and may require activation of a LinkedIn account on the first attempt. Trident students may use their student email address to access this free subscription to LinkedIn Learning as a part of this course.

Skills for Leading the Future of Work  - LinkedIn Learning

Your first blogger asks you:

· Is there risk that technology will over-power life as we know it? What impact will technology have on the employee-employer relationship? How will this impact HR labor/employee relations activities?

· How would you respond?

Write your response as 3-page blog, adding a small visual or two for impact. Include at least two outside sources to validate your comments. The format is up to you, however, this assignment might work well in an essay format using Word (e.g., similar to an opinion piece found on an editorial page in a newspaper or online news).

Assignment Expectations

Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis of the relevant issues and HRM trends, drawing on your background reading and research.

Information Literacy: Evaluate resources and select only library/Web-based resources that provide reliable, substantiated information. Give authors credit for their work.

Prepare a paper that is conversational in nature.

Include a cover page and a list of references. Proofread carefully for grammar, spelling, and word-usage errors.