HR Challenge: Contemporary Issue

Your supervisor has asked you to research some of the latest  law-related trends in human resources so that the team can project ahead  to scientific, technical, or social trends that might impact the  workplace in the near future. This is intended to be a background  research project—you will present your findings in a 3–4-page memorandum  to your supervisor that might also be shared with other HRM executives.

Your Challenge

You are an HRM professional who is tasked with researching at least  one law-related article about a current issue in human resources and  writing a memorandum about the background research that you have  completed.

Instructions

1. Write a memorandum to your supervisor describing and analyzing a  contemporary scientific, technical, or social issue impacting the  workplace. Select your issue from the list below. You may use the listed  article as your required resource.

2. Research the topic you selected using the law-related article  associated with the issue from the list. Support your assertions with  citations from your course readings, workplace examples, and any  relevant additional research.

3. Address the following elements in your issue synopsis:

Describe your chosen contemporary scientific, technical, or social issue, including how it has impacted the workplace.

Analyze how your issue influenced or could influence employee  productivity in your own current or former organization. Be sure to keep  the organization anonymous.

Explain the impact of your issue from your perspective of an HRM executive.

• Assess how relevant legislation affects your issue in the workplace.

Assess the ethical ramifications of your issue on HRM practices in the workplace.