12 Aug What trends did you find in your research of websites?
As you move into higher-level leadership positions, you will need to continue keeping abreast of issues affecting your employees. After perusing the professional websites for human resources as listed in Resources, think about how current and future trends will impact your job responsibilities.
BY DAY 3
Post your responses to the following:
- What trends did you find in your research of websites?
- What will be your role as a leader in addressing these trends?
- What are your concerns about assuming human resource responsibilities in your current or anticipated leadership position?
- How will you realistically keep abreast of these trends?
REQUIRED READINGS
Focus On: This week’s readings present core competencies to ensure smooth transitions for your institution and your own career amidst fast-paced changes in human resources, You will also read updates on industry dashboard indicators, as reported in the top three professional journals for HR from CUPA-HR, SHRM, and NACUBO HR. By becoming familiar with these websites and guidelines, you can stay current with ongoing HR issues that will someday knock on your door when you least expect it. While you can always call your HR department for resources and advice, your own ability to handle situations will be valuable to your institution and ultimately to your own career—be it in academe, administration, or both.
College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). (2001). About CUPA-HR. Note: Retrieved from https://www.cupahr.org
National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). (n.d.) HR Horizons.Note: Retrieved July 18, 2011, from https://www.nacubo.org/
REQUIRED MEDIA
Higher Education Human Resources: Future TrendsNote: The approximate length of this media piece is 17 minutes.
Lauren Turner predicts future changes in human resource management and reasons for these changes. Transcript
OPTIONAL RESOURCES
Losey, M. R., Meisinger, S. R., & Ulrich, D. (2005). The future of human resource management: 64 thought leaders explore the critical HR issues of today and tomorrow. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library ebrary: http://auth.waldenulibrary.org/ezpws.exe?url=http:…
