Discussion 1: Benchmarking
Benchmarking is a method of comparing human resource data with that of other organizations. Through comparisons, the human resource manager can evaluate competitiveness within the industry. The data can be used to determine where changes should be made. Use your current or a past organization( Past*WALMART TIRE LUBE AND EXPRESS)for comparison, and go to the Occupational Outlook Handbook resource to find and compare the data. Use additional sources to… Examine factors like salaries, benefits, and turnover rates. Analyze how your organization compares to the industry averages. Compare and contrast the differences between the benchmark and your organization. Explain how human resource leaders could benchmark diversity and inclusion in your organization. Explain how benchmarking effects HR decision making.
Discussion 2: Employee Performance Improvement Plans
In many organizations, the performance evaluation process typically ends with a performance appraisal. If a performance action plan or performance improvement plan (PIP) is not used, employees will not have guidelines nor the opportunity to improve their performance. Prior to beginning this discussion, review the articles, Managing Human Capital Through the Use of Performance Improvement Plans and How to Establish a Performance Improvement Plan. The article discusses six steps for establishing a PIP. For this discussion, you will take on the role of a manager and create a PIP based on the following scenario: An employee does not demonstrate the necessary skills for his or her current job role. In your initial post, attach your PIP, and explain how it will help document and improve the performance of the employee. Which individuals should be involved in the creation and implementation of the PIP? Support your statements with scholarly sources.
****FOR THIS DISCUSSION POST, 1 PAGE IS FOR THE INITIAL POST AND THE SECOND PAGE IS FOR THE PIP TO ATTACH******