Assignment 1: Selecting a Company
HRM 560

Assignment 1: Selecting a Company
The company that I chose is AT&T. AT&T has been successful for the past 137 years at attracting individuals from all kinds of background, and it is due to their strong Human Resources Management programs, policies and procedures. They are a leader in providing an inclusive work environment, offering performance-based rewards and creating a culture of excellence. They have a statement, “our people are our company.” This statement has a lot of meaning for their employees because it reassures employees that the company understands the importance of having happy employees.
At AT&T, different programs have been created to benefit employees. They have invested millions in employee training to help grow and develop employees. They created the AT&T University, which is academically rich in various courses made accessible to all employees. Tuition reimbursement is offered for those, who wish to continue studying. The organization has a program for recent college graduates to become a store manager called Retail Leadership Development Program (RLDP), if individual passes the six month program.
The tuition reimbursement program needs some improvements. The program is divided by undergraduates and graduates. The company provides reimbursement for the classes as long as the employee provides proof of payment and grades. However, the company provides very little reimbursement per year for employees. For most employees, the reimbursement only covers one semester per year, which leaves the employee incurring expenses. The other program that needs improvement is the RLDP. The program is great for those recent graduates that get hired into the program, however the program does not encourage current employees that want to be promoted. Those tenure employees that wish to be promoted are