HRM 530
Week 8 Discussion

Week 8
#1
"Employee Development" Please respond to the following:

Propose three ways that a mentor and a new employee orientation can assist employees with their career development. Evaluate the following criteria, in order of importance to you, in regard to the workplace: material wealth, success, career satisfaction, and work-life. Determine whether or not you believe there is a way to balance them. Provide two suggestions on how this could be done. Support your position.

There are several ways in which a mentor program and new employee orientation can assist employees with their career development. In my current position, we have a mentor program that last for the first six months of a person’s time on the job. During that period, they are paired with a seasoned peer that is responsible for some on the job training as well as aiding them with navigating the corporate culture. This is important because it aids in helping a new employee feel a part of the organization. Employees who feel a part of the organization often feel more passionate about their work. Another reason a new employee orientation is important is because it introduces employees to corporate policies and procedures. Policies and procedures are basically the rules that an organization abides by. Often times, being able to introduce these at the onset of employment help an employee to understand what role they play in the organization, and also give insight into the organizational culture. One last reason employee orientation and mentorship is important is it helps new employees to become well versed in their jobs. By providing training in the first few months’ employment, companies can better equip with the skills they need to do their job effectively.

Week 8
#2
"HR Certifications" Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, examine the