Human resource practices that promote positive employee relations and legal compliance

Write a 4-6 page research report on a cultural, demographic, or social trend occurring in the workplace and examine HR strategies for managing a diverse and inclusive organization.

Introduction

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

• Competency 1: Define the employee relations function of an organization and human resources\’ role in its development.
  • Explain the selected trend and its influence on the workplace.
• Competency 2: Analyze human resource practices that promote positive employee relations and legal compliance.
  • Describe how the selected trend impacts employee relations.
  • Analyze strategies for overcoming challenges with diverse teams.
  • Assess relevant laws for the selected trend and the legal impact to the organization.
• Competency 6: Communicate professionally with all stakeholders.
  • Write in a clear, well-organized manner with the required number of resources to support a central idea, with no technical writing errors, as expected of a business professional.

Preparation

For this assessment, select a cultural, demographic, or social trend that is relevant in today\’s workplace. Examples could include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Language, religion, or other cultural differences in a global organization.
• Generational differences within workforce teams.
• Remote employees.
• Four-day work weeks or other types of work scheduling.
• Transgender restrooms and name changes.
• Individuals with disabilities.
• Service animals in the workplace.

Include 3–4 scholarly or professional resources to support your work.

Requirements

Include the following in a research report to your HR manager:

• Explain the selected trend and its influence on the workplace.
• Describe how the selected trend impacts employee relations. For example, on-boarding activities and team dynamics.
• Analyze strategies for overcoming challenges with diverse teams. What are some best practices for creating an inclusive workplace?
• Assess relevant laws for the selected trend and the legal impact to the organization.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should meet the following requirements:

• Length of paper: 4–6 double-spaced pages, including a references page.
• Written communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Your writing should be:
  • Concise and logically organized.
  • Free of errors in grammar and mechanics.
• Validation and support: Use 3–4 relevant and credible scholarly or professional resources to support your work.
• APA formatting: Format all citations and references in accordance with current APA guidelines.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

• Competency 1: Define the employee relations function of an organization and human resources’ role in its development.
  • Explain the selected trend and its influence on the workplace.
• Competency 2: Analyze human resource practices that promote positive employee relations and legal compliance.
  • Describe how the selected trend impacts employee relations.
  • Analyze strategies for overcoming challenges with diverse teams.
  • Assess relevant laws for the selected trend and the legal impact to the organization.
• Competency 6: Communicate professionally with all stakeholders.
  • Write in a clear, well-organized manner with the required number of resources to support a central idea, with no technical writing errors, as expected of a business professional.