Employment Systems Consultancy - Fall 2021
Timeline
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September 24, 2021Experience start
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September 25, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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October 30, 2021Midway Check In
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December 2, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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September 24, 2021Experience start
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September 25, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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October 30, 2021Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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December 2, 2021Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Skills
hr strategy hr policies hr consultingA group of student-consultants will audit, research, and analyze a Human Resources policy or practice of your choice to provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
Learners
Phase 1- Project Plan: Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project.
Phase 2 - Project Execution: Students will work on deliverables outlined in the project plan. Teams will periodically communicate with organization representative(s) as needed to complete project tasks.
Phase 3 - Outcome: Students will submit a 10-page report on their findings and recommendations, including a plan to implement and changes to HR strategy, policy, or practices.
Project timeline
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September 24, 2021Experience start
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September 25, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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October 30, 2021Midway Check In
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December 2, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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September 24, 2021Experience start
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September 25, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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October 30, 2021Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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December 2, 2021Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Beginning September, a group of four business students will work on a project to improve one of your HR policies or practices.
They will conduct an audit of an employment system chosen by you. Based on your goals and input, the students will review, analyze and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. Students will provide an objective perspective and informed insights on HR best practices.
The findings of their analysis will allow you to improve employee commitment to your organization.
Project examples include:
• Designing a health and safety program
• Addressing a training and development requirement
• Designing and conducting a survey of employee commitment in an organization
• Improving union and management relations
• Managing contingent workers
• Structuring an organization and designing jobs within the organization
• Developing a diversity and inclusion program
Additional company criteria
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.
Minimum of 2-4 interactions with the students in-person or remotely (approximately 4-6 hours over the duration of the project).
Provide a dedicated contact who will be available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address student's questions or provide additional information
Timeline
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September 24, 2021Experience start
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September 25, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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October 30, 2021Midway Check In
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December 2, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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September 24, 2021Experience start
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September 25, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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October 30, 2021Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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December 2, 2021Experience end