Essay Instructions       The purpose of this assignment is to conduct an environmental scan to identify, analyze, and communicate trend or issue of relevance to Human Resource Development.   Your task is to: Select TWO recent*, relevant, related articlesfrom the HRD literature.  One of the articles should be from an academic journal. Read and analysethe articles. Write a report/essay that addresses the following: a)        Explain the issue or trendaddressed in the articles by briefly summarizingthe key information presented in each article. b)       Explain why you believe the issue/trend is significantto the practice of HRD, and describe what impact you think it will haveon the practice of HRD in organisations. c)        Maketwo recommendations for actionyou believe an HR manager or HR/HRD professional should follow to deal with the issue or trend.  Explain and support your recommendations. * by recent, consider articles published from 2010 to the current day. Your paper should have the following sections: An introduction A paragraph or two on the analysis of the issue/trend discovered in the articles A section on the significance of the issue/trend to the domain of HRD and discuss the…

A stereotype A stereotype is a fixed and belief in a particular group of people. The prejudice is based on some truth, albeit or half-truth of a specific action that happened. Therefore, a leader requires a comprehensive and diverse understanding of one’s norms, beliefs, and assumptions, value systems, and unconscious biases. However, there is no problem with the similarities of the standards since it naturally appears in a community. The critical thing is the failure is when we fail to find common backgrounds. Age is a stereotype that exists in our community. The middle-aged adults display their trade-off, more competent than warm. However, different age groups show different actions is the community. More so different ages perform various functions in the city. Leaders need to be conscious and aware of the diverse forms of culture when it comes to maturity in most workplaces. The older workers and women are considered unfit for mist jobs. It is to the energetic impact of the weak. However, this situation is intersecting identities of leadership stereotypes. Nervous people in the community cannot be fit in…

Horizontal directional drilling and the high volume hydraulic fracturing Until in the 1990s, two technologies were refined and adapted to be used in the extraction of shale gas, and these included the horizontal directional drilling and the high volume hydraulic fracturing. In the prior method, the wells are drilled to target the shale layer in a vertical manner where directional drilling of up to a mile or more helps to guide the drilling towards the shale layer. In the former method, the fracturing of the shale is made possible through high pressure from a mixture of water that contains sand and proppants and other chemical additives like corrosion inhibitors, biocides, and friction reducers. The communities had a mixed reaction to the arrival of the fracking industry. In a higher drilling intensity, the responded perceived that the development will significantly create local jobs and wealth and projected economic growth. Over 80% agreed that the industry would have a significant effect on the workforce needs and local economy. Others, however, believed that the economic impact of the industry would be short term…

Diversity in accepting disabilities in the workplace Introduction The concept of disabilities in the workplace has been as controversial as it has existed. Employers and employees who are not disabled still find it challenging to accept people with disabilities in the workplace. People with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to the labor market, leading to a state of diversity in the way that they are accepted in the workplace (Khan et al., 2019). While some employers and workplaces acknowledge and accept people with disabilities, some workplaces still have not considered the ethical benefits and the possibilities of working with people with disabilities. This article discusses the concept of diversity in accepting people with disabilities in the workplace. Specifically, this essay will focus on the factors that lead to diversity in accepting disabilities in the workplace and conduct a literature analysis of past research and articles on diversity in accepting disabilities in the workplace. The literature review will help the reader to understand the nature of the diversity in the workplace and how the literary works have influenced the job…

Culture plays a vital role in the provision of healthcare (hunt,2014). Therefore, culture has played a crucial role in the change in health practices in different cultures. Nowadays, healthcare is provided based on the culture of the individual. Several models of cultural assessments have been developed (Shen, 2014). However, in this essay, we will focus on the Purnell Model of cultural evaluation. The main aim of its formation was the need of the teachers and healthcare providers to understand culture on pupils and patients, respectively. Purnell Model has twelve domains that are used during the assessment process. Overview and heritage are the first domain of the Purnell Model.S.K.is a 29 -year old female Kenyan. Her primary language is English. English is the national language of her country, and she spoke it fluently. She also speaks Kiswahili and Maasai language. She is not fluent in Kiswahili and Maasai. Presently she resides in Los Angeles America with her five-year-old child. She was born and raised in Kenya. She Therefore has an ancestral History of Kenyan. She considers herself as black American, and…

  Compliance Compliance refers to conforming to a particular set of established rules and guidelines such as specifications, policies, and standards. Qatar Lubricants company has an additional number of additional projects that have been planned. As such, there has been an increased level of activities that the compliance team will have to undertake. Compliance activities often require adequate resources as it is almost impossible for compliance activities to be seamless in cases of limited resources. As a direct consequence, the compliance team asks for an increase in the departmental budget for the coming year. Compliance offers a way out for organizations by enabling them to manage the overwhelming regulations that come from all corners of the globe. Scholars believe that modern regulatory change management is the solution to increased cases of compliance costs. It does so by offering both continuous and comprehensive regulatory updates. Here, there is the application of an automatic data collection process that looks into and carefully analyze regulatory policies in an organization.   There is also the aspect of content classification and summarization.  This involves sorting out…

Confined Space Entry Requirements for Employers What you should know by Pat McLoughlin Share: Covered in this article: Duty of an employer Safe systems of work What constitutes ‘A Confined Space’? Generally speaking, they are spaces where there is a risk of severe injury or death due to the size, access to, and content of the area, including dangerous conditions such as a lack of oxygen or gas from hazardous substances. However, it’s not possible to categorize confined spaces at work altogether. For example, specific locations can become a confined space temporarily, when work or modifications are being carried out. Here is a list of some of the more common confined spaces: Storage tanks Enclosed drains and sewers Silos Ductwork Vats Reaction vessels Combustion chambers in furnaces Unventilated or poorly ventilated rooms Open-topped chambers What are the dangers that may arise? A lack of oxygen can suddenly occur for several reasons. For example, where there is a reaction between some soils and the oxygen in the atmosphere. Action of groundwater on chalk and limestone can produce carbon dioxide and displace…

Practicum Journal Entry: Certification Plan Introduction The healthcare system aims to empower and protect its consumers on matters that affect their quality of life through advocacy and policy development. This, in part, involves ensuring access to safe and affordable healthcare services for all residents. It can be achieved by improving healthcare workforce capacity through measures such as adopting the full scope of practice for healthcare practitioners. The need for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPS) has been on the rise in the recent past owing to the increased life expectancy which translates to having more older people than there have been in the past. The elderly population is more susceptible to mental health disorders than any other population group. Some states allow PMHNPs to have full practice while others have reduced or restricted practice. This paper explores the practice environment for PMHNPs for Georgia and Maryland states. Practice Environment for Georgia State In Georgia, PMHNPs fall under the category for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). APRNs are registered nurses with additional education, training, and certification in a given area of practice.…

Human Resources  Critically compare and discuss the human resource plans for two sport or fitness related organisations. What works and how would it help the organisation improve what it does? Written report with supporting documentation.   Word Limit:  3500   Assignment Remit:   You are required to prepare a written report that critically evaluates the human resource processes of your chosen organisations. You may include the following areas if appropriate to the size and context of your organisation:   ➢ Introduction ➢ Recruitment methods, documentation & analysis ➢ Selection methods, documentation & analysis ➢ Human resource legislation ➢ Recruitment procedures and documentation. ➢ Training & Development – to include induction & succession planning. ➢ Payroll or rewards. ➢ Performance Management/Appraisal systems. ➢ Disciplinary procedures ➢ Grievance procedures. ➢ Workforce Management ➢ Conclusion ➢ References   Identify the strengths and areas for improvement of the existing processes including suggestions for improvements where appropriate. Critically compare and discuss the human resource plans for two sport or fitness related organisations. What works and how would it help the organisation improve what it does?…

Virtual Team Processes Abstract Technological advancements have made it easier for people from different parts of the globe to work on one project without having to relocate to one location. This has led to the formation of virtual groups that are used to develop various projects. Communication has, however, been a major challenge in ensuring that the team members are able to share ideas and goals concerning their work. Establishing frequent and clear communication as well as appreciating the contribution of each and every team member will help in solving communication difficulties in the team. This will make it possible to complete different projects in time with the use of minimal resources. Virtual Team Processes (Poor Communication) Virtual team processes involve a group of people working across time, space, and organizational boundaries using electronic communication as the main form of interaction. The team can complete various projects while working from different geographical locations and time zones. Several organizations have become more effective and efficient through the use of new technologies such as computer-mediated software that enables a team to work…