HR Strategy - Spring 2023

HRMT 623
Closed
University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Dr. Diljot Kaur Soin
Vice-Chair and Associate Professor, Leadership and People Management Department
(13)
5
Timeline
  • April 30, 2023
    Experience start
  • May 6, 2023
    Agreement due
  • May 7, 2023
    Project Scope Meeting
  • June 3, 2023
    Draft due
  • June 17, 2023
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Any industries
Categories
Leadership Organizational structure Talent recruitment
Skills
business consulting business strategy marketing strategy
Learner goals and capabilities

Students will develop a comprehensive HR strategic analysis for an industry partner (i.e., local companies, community organizations, government agencies, NGOs). Students will research and provide an analysis of a major workplace implementation, such as role of mission, vision, values to HRM; strategic actions, strategic development techniques, HR planning, SHRM suitable to organizational culture, job analysis, organization development strategy, CSR strategy, corporate governance strategy, formulating people management strategy, HRIS strategy. Evaluate the viability of such implementation by addressing the key issues required for success.

Learners
Graduate
Any level
15 learners
Project
15 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The final deliverable is a 10-15 pages report and a presentation. This project is helpful in the company to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Project timeline
  • April 30, 2023
    Experience start
  • May 6, 2023
    Agreement due
  • May 7, 2023
    Project Scope Meeting
  • June 3, 2023
    Draft due
  • June 17, 2023
    Experience end
Project Examples

Sample student projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Designing/redesigning an internal system or process related to on-boarding, employee engagement, change management, talent management, or work/life balance.
  • Developing/refining a balanced scorecard.
  • Developing a plan to address employee turnover/employee retention.
  • Developing a program to support the inclusion, engagement and retention of diverse employees (e.g., women, ethnic minorities, LGBT)
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Give students feedback using the Riipen platform

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.