MGT 125 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Job Sharing, Parochialism, Flextime
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*contemporary issues in managing human resources: managing downsizing. Aka lay-offs: planned elimination of jobs in org to improve profits: managing workforce diversity and inclusion. Inclusive workplaces tap into diversity = productivity & work environ accepting: recruitment. Use non-traditional recruitment sources, e. g. women"s networks, disability training centres: selection. Not discriminate org culture: orientation and training. Outsider-insider transitions for minorities & women= workshops + religious accommodation. Facilitate career progress for women in male dominated org. Unwanted activity of sexual nature affects individual"s employment, performance or work environ = intimidates, interfere with performance & org liability. Orgs must develop sexual harassment policy, edu employees, procedure for victims & investigate complaints. Family-friendly benefits: accommodate employee needs for work-life balance e. g. flexitime, child care, job sharing. Consider country of origin of ownership of products & companies. Global market oppt = larger % of revenues from overseas. Successful on management talent, resources, products & services competitive. No. of languages spoken = capacity to interact intl.
