DP HR-4

As we have explored, throughout this module, HRM plays a critical role in shaping an organizations success. HR professionals, especially those who are strategic, can help to improve employee engagement, can transform organizational culture, and can work to enhance business outcomes. In this discussion, you need to investigate a real-world example of an organization that has experienced positive outcomes after modifying or improving its HRM practices.

First, locate a recent (2021 to present) online article (from a news outlet, industry publication, or organizational blog) that describes how an organization benefited from updated or enhanced HRM practices.

The selected article does not need to be scholarly in nature; however, it should ideally come from a credible online source (e.g., Forbes, Harvard Business Review, HRCI, SHRM, etc.).

Then, share the article link: Include the direct link to the article in your initial post so your peers can access and review the articles content.

Lastly, summarize the article in your initial post by addressing the following:

• Organization Overview: Briefly describe details about the organization. Then, summarize the main points of the article.
• HRM Practice Changes: Explain what HRM practices were modified, introduced, or enhanced. Provide any information that you can locate (from the article or additional research) about why these changes were implemented (e.g., to address turnover, boost engagement, attract talent, etc.).
• Outcomes Achieved: Explain any measurable or observable results of these HRM changes. For example, due to the changes made, did productivity improve? Did enhanced retention occur? Did morale increase?
• Support with Research: Identify and cite one scholarly source (e.g., an academic journal article published from 2022 to present) that supports why the practice achieved what it was set forth to do. For example, you could explain how the practice resulted in higher retention, improved engagement, etc. Then, locate one popular or professional source (e.g., AIHR, Forbes, HBR, HRCI, SHRM, etc.) that reinforces the value of the HRM practice or strategy used in your example.