09 Jul HR handling pandemic and new company culture such as dealing with fully remite teams, new workplacd guidelines, distracted and dustressed employees, and some downsizing

Students will research a current domestic or global human resource topic (with the instructor approval) that is relevant to them in their workplace or profession.  The project should examine a human resource issue that has been problematic and offer a current or potential solution.  The paper should be prepared as if it was an internal consulting report to be presented to the organization’s decision makers.  Students are encouraged to consult a human resource professional with their topic and include direct quotes from a HR professional.  Students may want to rename the organization and individuals for confidentiality purposes

The paper should include these sections:  Signed Assignment Cover Sheet, Title Page, Introduction, Statement of Issue, Related Research, Possible Alternatives/Solutions, Recommendation(s), and References in APA format. The paper should be at least five (5) pages total (not including title page or reference pages).  The paper should be double spaced, 12 pt. font, in APA style, with at least three scholarly references.  All research papers will automatically be checked for plagiarism when attached to Canvas through Turn-it-In.  Turn-it-In scores of 30% and over will not be accepted.  If the score is 30% or higher, papers must be revised and reattached.  Final papers must be uploaded to Canvas by the last class.

This project will evidence intellectual life with an understanding of social change, diversity and social responsibility. Students will demonstrate competence in understanding global human resource issues which promotes inclusive community through the applied research project.  The learning rubric will be applied to the research project.