Week 1 Discussion

Review the following lectures:

  • Employee Value-Investment Perspective
  • Human Capital; Metrics; and Value
  • HR and Corporate Social Responsibility

There will be two discussion questions listed below. By the due date assigned, respond to one of the discussion questions and submit your response to the Discussion Area. Use the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading. Support your answers with examples and research and cite your sources using APA format.

Discussion Question One:

Compare and contrast the role of the HR professional 25 years ago vs. today. Analyze critical milestones.

Discussion Question Two:

How should the HR team begin to identify and assess the value the employees bring to an organization?