Discussion 1: HR Metrics
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the articles 10 Essential HR Metrics In 2023 and 20 Common HR Metrics and Their Formulas. Human resources (HR) departments are becoming more data-driven to justify larger budgets and make recruiting more effective. Measuring the effectiveness of recruiting activities is important to ensure the organization is as informed as possible about the HR department’s performance relative to talent management. In preparation for this discussion, research HR metrics and their importance to an organization.
Identify and describe four HR metrics.
Choose two of the four metrics you described from the article and explain how you could implement them in your dream career or explain how you have used them previously.
Explain how HR departments, large or small, should leverage HR metrics.
Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
Support your plans with the discussion article and at least one other scholarly and/or credible source. The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sourcestable offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
Discussion 2: Retention Plan
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the Employee Retention 101: How to Keep a Talented Team Intact article and Chapters 2: Retention of Key Talent and the Role of Rewards and Chapter 4: Reward and Retention Preferences in the Retention Strategies: The Key to Attracting and Retaining Excellent Employeestextbook. This is a small sampling of the content available on employee retention, how to keep employees satisfied, and how to avoid turnover.
For this discussion, your task is to propose and describe the key factors in a retention plan for an organization you have worked for, currently work for, or would like to work for(Tesla). Begin with explaining the importance of employee retention. The retention plan must include a minimum of five key points and strategies to retain employees in your organization. Describe your rationale for each strategy. Support your discussion with a minimum of one scholarly or credible source(s).
Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words.
Support your plans with the discussion article and at least one other scholarly or credible source. The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sourcestable offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
