Objective: To create a human resource (HR) strategy for a simulated organization that boosts productivity, enhances the quality of work life, and drives profits, utilizing concepts from Cascio’s teachings.
Project Components:
1.
Organizational Profile Creation:
. Develop a detailed profile of a simulated company including size, industry, workforce demographics, and market position.
2.
HR Audit and Analysis:
. Perform an HR audit on the simulated company, assessing current practices against Cascio’s principles.
. Analyze workforce data to identify productivity and work-life quality trends.
3.
Strategy Formulation:
. Design an HR strategy that covers:
. Talent acquisition and management
. Learning and development
. Compensation and benefits aligned with productivity goals
. Work-life balance initiatives (e.g., telecommuting, flextime)
. Ensure strategies are based on evidence-based practices highlighted in Cascio’s work.
4.
Financial Impact Assessment:
. Calculate the expected financial return on HR investments.
. Develop a method for assessing the impact of HR practices on productivity and profits.
5.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
. Identify potential risks associated with the implementation of the new HR strategies.
. Develop mitigation strategies for each identified risk.
6.
Technology Integration:
. Propose technology solutions that could support the HR strategy, such as HR Information Systems (HRIS) or AI for recruitment.
7.
Sustainability and Ethics Focus:
. Address how the HR strategy ensures ethical treatment of employees and promotes long-term sustainability.
8.
Implementation and Change Management Plan:
. Create an implementation plan, including change management strategies to ensure buy-in from all stakeholders.
. Outline communication strategies to be used throughout the implementation process.
9.
Evaluation and Metrics:
. Establish metrics and KPIs to evaluate the success of the HR strategy in improving productivity, quality of work life, and profitability.
. Design a scorecard for ongoing monitoring post-implementation.
10.
Final Report and Presentation:
. Compile the above components into a comprehensive report.
. Prepare a presentation to communicate the strategy effectively to class members, as if they were stakeholders in the company.
Assessment Criteria:
· Accuracy and applicability of HR audit findings.
· Creativity and evidence-based approach in HR strategy design.
· Thoroughness of the financial and risk assessments.
· Clarity and professionalism in the report and presentation.
· Feasibility and practicality of the implementation plan.
