Entries by Daphne Hanson

Start a new business

Assume that you are about to start a new business. What type of business would it be?  Why would you select this type of business that is best for you?  Be specific and explain your product or service offerings. (minimum of 3 paragraphs with more than 3 sentences per paragraph) How would you organize your […]

Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive

Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive indicate that from 2016 to 2017 work related back disorders were responsible for the loss of 3.2 million working days. For the economy, that’s a huge amount of lost working time, but on a more personal level these numbers show the big difference a back injury can make […]

Primary function of HRM

The primary function of HRM is to increase the effectiveness and contribution of employees attaining organizational goals and objectives. Consider all the areas of HRM that have been discussed in this course: Performance management Human resources planning, recruitment, and selection Human resources development Compensation and benefits Employment and labor laws and regulations Provide a high-level […]

Potential effectiveness of an accommodation strategy

Employer associations prefer that the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) use accommodation strategies to achieve compliance and oppose the criminalisation of ‘wages theft. Discuss the potential effectiveness of an accommodation strategy over a deterrence strategy relative to the each of the three main reasons that employers fail to comply. In the discussion, comment on why general […]

Dominant form of rule-making

The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) intended that the dominant form of rule-making would be enterprise bargaining, with Modern Awards serving as a safety net. The decline in the number of employees and employers covered by enterprise agreements suggests that the Modern Award system has become the dominant form of rule-making. Discuss both (a) the […]

How personal behaviour demonstrates responsibility for general workplace health, safety and welfare

State how personal behaviour demonstrates responsibility for general workplace health, safety and welfare, in relation to: – recognising when to stop work in the face of serious and imminent danger to self and/or others – contributing to discussions and providing feedback – reporting changed circumstances and incidents in the workplace – complying with the environmental […]

Functions and powers of the FWC

Later in 2022, there will be a summit meeting of the new Federal government (the Australian Labor Party), employer associations and unions to identify reforms to the industrial relations system. Keeping in mind the overall s.3 Object of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Ct), discuss whether it is likely that the functions and powers of […]

Strategic Workforce Planning

Strategic Workforce Planning Final Assignment In this final assignment, assume that you are working for Siemens Wind Power Division, as a Division HR Business Partner. The Corporate HR department has asked all divisions to assist in a company-wide workforce analysis project with the goal of understanding the supply and demand issues related to filling certain […]

Outsource the recruitment and selection function of the human resource division

Karabo Enterprise decided to outsource the recruitment and selection function of the human resource division, to one of the recruitment agencies in South Africa, Kgomotso Holdings. They decided that Kgomotso Holdings is the best organisation to outsource the recruitment and selection division to, based on their thorough knowledge of the recruitment and selection process. Kgomotso […]

Engaging and informed way to influence others

Contribute confidently to discussions in a clear, engaging and informed way to influence others. Consider times where you have had to be courageous in speaking up. Perhaps you have had responsibility of ensuring people practices are applied within the organisation or improving practices in HR, L&D and OD? • Think about how you engaged people. […]