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Human Resources Management

HRM 6940
Closed
Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Janel Juba
She
Partnership Manager
(4)
6
Timeline
  • January 6, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 29, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
8/6 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Leadership Organizational structure Employee retention Change management Workplace culture
Skills
data analysis data presentation research reports business acumen human resource management strategic thinking stakeholder management hr consulting research methodologies workforce development
Learner goals and capabilities

Students in the Human Resources Management Program are skilled in applying advanced HRM concepts and methodologies to real-world consulting projects. They possess a strong foundation in project planning, research methods, and strategic thinking. Throughout the course, students develop expertise in stakeholder management, HR consulting, and data analysis, allowing them to evaluate and offer actionable recommendations to improve organizational HR functions. Companies will benefit from students who can analyze organizational culture, structure, HR practices, and provide detailed, research-backed recommendations tailored to the company's unique challenges. Students are also equipped with critical evaluation and business acumen to assess and improve workforce development strategies that support business performance.

Learners

Learners
Graduate
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels
20 learners
Project
40 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 3
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The expected project outcomes for students involve conducting in-depth research and analysis of the sponsoring organization's human resources processes, including stakeholder analysis and the development of strategic HR recommendations. Key deliverables include:


  • Discovery Report (Parts 1 & 2): A comprehensive research report detailing the organization's HR structure, stakeholder impact, and the challenges identified, due midway through the project (formatted in APA).
  • Final Sponsor Report: A final report that synthesizes the entire project's findings, supported by data analysis, benchmarking, and best practices. This will include strategic HR recommendations and actionable solutions, formatted in APA style.
  • Storyboard of Project: A visual outline that highlights the project's flow and key components, designed to align the student's approach with the company's expectations.
  • Recorded Presentation: A professional presentation summarizing the findings and recommendations, delivered as a video or slide deck with narration.
  • Reflections Essay: A personal reflection on the project experience, focusing on the skills and lessons learned, submitted in a formal essay format.


These deliverables will be provided in both written report form (Word/PDF) and presentation formats (PowerPoint/Video).

Project timeline
  • January 6, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 29, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Here are some types of projects the students are capable of completing:


  1. Organizational HR Audit: Conduct a comprehensive audit of the organization's HR policies, employee engagement practices, and talent management strategies. Provide recommendations for aligning HR practices with the overall business strategy.
  2. Stakeholder Analysis and Management Strategy: Perform stakeholder mapping to identify key internal and external stakeholders. Develop a communication and engagement strategy to enhance stakeholder relationships and improve HR outcomes.
  3. HR Benchmarking and Best Practices: Conduct research on industry HR best practices, benchmarking the organization against competitors or leading firms, and offering insights into potential areas for improvement.
  4. Employee Engagement and Retention Strategy: Analyze current employee engagement and retention metrics, identify pain points, and propose solutions to enhance workforce morale and reduce turnover.
  5. Change Management Plan: Develop a change management strategy to help the organization implement a new HR system, policy, or restructuring, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption to operations.


These projects will allow students to apply HR concepts practically while delivering valuable insights and strategic recommendations to the sponsoring organizations.