Executive Summaries on Current HR Topics (ILRHR 6640)
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The following reports were prepared by students of ILRHR 6640: HR Online Research and Reporting Methods for Executive Decision-Making in cooperation with HR executives at Cornell’s Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies-sponsoring companies. CAHRS sponsors submitted questions about current HR issues that they were facing and the students then did comprehensive research on the topic in question using a large number of free and library-purchased resources otherwise not available to the general public. The students then prepared an executive summary of no more than two pages that addressed the specific needs of the company in question. These reports were then shared with the HR executives that had requested the research in order for the companies to benefit from the findings that the students had compiled.
The executive summaries shared below are the same as the ones submitted back to the CAHRS sponsors, except any reference to the company requesting the research has been redacted.
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Would Opening a Satellite Office in or near a Major Metropolitan City Be Beneficial in the Successful Recruitment and Retention of High Potential Young Employees?
Miller, Christian J. (2016-04-01)Almost 20 years after the influential article was published in McKinsey Quarterly, the “War for Talent” continues to be waged. In fact, winning the competition to recruit and retain high potential young talent is more ... -
With Attention Being Paid to Digital Learning, How Can Companies Promote and Raise Awareness of Training Opportunities?
Proctor, Jesse (2017-11-01)[Excerpt] Raising awareness around the availability of learning initiatives is a challenge commonly faced by many organizations. Over 164 billion dollars is spent on training and development annually . This represents a ... -
With a US Focus, What is the Relationship Between Paid Maternity Leave and Voluntary Resignation?
Rauen, Paul (2015-04-01)[Excerpt] While the working public desires paid leave, the vast majority of businesses don’t want to fund it, and do not want the government mandating they be responsible. This lack of funding maintains the disadvantaged ... -
Who are Gen Y'ers and What do They Want From Their Employers?
Lee, Wojang; Lee, Soojin (2013-04-01)Question: Who really are Gen Y'ers and what do these people want from their employers? What are new and innovative ways of employee recognitions for them? Elaborate on two or three best practices in the market. -
Which Organizations are Best in Class in Managing Diversity and Inclusion, and What Does their Path of Success Look Like?
Zhou, Pin; Park, Daniel Dongjin (2013-04-01)Question: Which organizations are best in class in managing diversity and inclusion, and what does their path of success look like? What are the criteria to measure ‘best in class’? -
When is Psychometric Assessment a Reliable Tool for Candidate Selection?
Saleh, Nicholas; Roy, Sudip (2019-10-01)[Excerpt] This paper will explore the effectiveness of psychometric tests (based on academic research), present some best practices, and discuss legal risks associated with the use of such assessments. -
When Developing a Career Path, What are the Key Elements to Include?
Cao, Jing; Thomas, Desiree (2013-04-01)Question: When developing a career path from scratch, what are the key elements to include in the design process and what factors lead to a successful implementation? -
What Would be Some Ways to Promote a Learning Culture and Drive Employee Engagement in Continuous Learning?
Wartman, Katie; He, Trent (2019-11-01)[Excerpt] To prepare for the fourth industrial revolution, many companies have noticed the importance of building a learning culture to promote continuous learning in the workplace. Our findings indicate several factors ... -
What Will Recruitment Look Like in Five Years and What Will Be Different From Today?
Woo, Ryan; Roy, Sudip (2019-11-01)[Excerpt] Across most companies today, recruitment continues to follow the traditional model – hiring managers present lists of desired qualifications and responsibilities through job descriptions, applicants submit ... -
What Will Be the Future Diversity and Inclusion Trends with Regards to Gender?
O'Bryant, Marinda; Weisner, Amanda (2019-11-01)[Excerpt] This CAHRS company is a leader in the manufacturing industry when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Starting in 2009, they revamped their business strategy around D&I which has led to successful employee ...