Case Analysis
Write a 4-5 page report that analyzes a workplace incident; develop a general discrimination policy, and modify existing communication, training, and reporting procedures to ensure a legally compliant workplace.
Introduction
The harsh reality of today’s work environment is that organizations are dealing with a variety of issues that require strong policies. In the scenario for this assessment, you will get to explore one of these situations and recommend changes to existing policies to deal with issues like this one.
Some assessments in this course are based on the CapraTek Workplace Discrimination simulation (see the second resource activity in Assessment 3 for more information). The assessments build on each other and must be completed in sequence.
Introduction
Because of the glowing review you received about the job aid you developed, your boss has charged you with assessing a workplace incident involving several CapraTek policies.
Instructions
Based on the CapraTek: Workplace Discrimination incident, restructure CapraTek’s HRMM policies and procedures to better protect the organization and its employees.
Address the following elements in your 4–5 page report:
Analyze how the policies and mission are communicated at CapraTek (Employee handbook, meetings, training, medium, location, format, et cetera).
Analyze the content within CapraTek’s training events and artifacts.
Evaluate CapraTek’s reporting and investigation procedures in relation to how they protect both the company and employees.
Analyze how effective your HR management plan job aid would have been if applied to CapraTek. (Identify how you would gauge the effectiveness of the Community Hospital job aid, if it were applied to this CapraTek incident.)
Modify CapraTek’s HR management plan, where needed, to better protect the organization and its employees.
Review the HRM Case Analysis Scoring Guide to ensure that you have completely addressed the grading criteria of this assessment before submitting it for a grade.
Sample Solution
The workplace is a diverse and complex environment, and it is important for employers to understand the various legal requirements governing discrimination in the workplace. Recently, there was an incident at ABC Inc. involving an employee who reported that they were being treated differently based on their race and gender. The company promptly launched a full investigation into the matter as part of their commitment to providing a legally compliant work environment. Furthermore, ABC Inc has developed general policies around discrimination, updated communication protocols, provided additional training for employees and supervisors, and established new reporting procedures to ensure continued compliance with all applicable laws.
ABC Inc’s general policy regarding discrimination states that all forms of discrimination are prohibited within its organization. This includes harassment or mistreatment based on race, gender identity or sexual orientation; disability; religion; age; national origin; or any other protected class status according to local law (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [EEOC], 2021). This policy also outlines specific behaviors which constitute unlawful conduct such as derogatory comments or jokes made about another person’s protected characteristics (EEOC 2021). Of equal importance is ABC Inc’s communication policy which provides guidance on how each team member should interact with others in a respectful manner regardless of differences in background or beliefs (Human Resources Council [HRC], 2020).
In addition to having formal policies addressing issues related to diversity and inclusion, ABC Inc has invested significant resources into training programs specifically aimed at increasing awareness around what constitutes illegal behavior (Diversity Training Institute [DTI], 2021). For instance, supervisory staff are required attend workshops where they can learn techniques managing employees without bias while still meeting performance expectations (DTI 2021). Furthermore there available online courses provide comprehensive overview laws regulations must followed when dealing personnel situations
Finally, establish process report potential incidents Discrimination Reporting Form documents filed confidentially investigated timely prompt fashion individuals aware rights contact Human Resources Department anytime suspect inappropriate behavior occurred handle complaints appropriately. Ultimately the goal is to create a safe open work atmosphere free from any type prejudice harassment
Diversity Training Institute DTH.(2021).
