Evaluation

"Identification of necessary improvements. When an employee knows and can excel in a position, it becomes more enjoyable. Few employees want a job that they do not understand, nor one in which their performance is poor. Some employees may not know about needed improvements. When an unbiased supervisor conducts a regularly scheduled appraisal, employees will learn how their performance can be improved, and both the employee and the operation will benefit". In my situation it was my final project for my English class. We had to design this chair that represents us in the best way, we could draw or paint on every part of the chair to describe up. I was one of the few students that took this project really serious because i wanted to represent what i am as a person, and also my family. The final day of class our chairs had to be finished and present it to both teachers that were in the class room. My teachers always talked to me about getting serious about what i wanted to be, one of the main reasons why i got into fashion course now. After i presented they both complimented me, but also said things that i could improve on that would help me later in college. They compared me to other classmates saying that i was one of the best ones that took is serious. They put confidence in me to keep going in the fashion and art world because they felt i had a true passion for it.

Sexual Harassment and the NFL

There were many human resource issues in the Ray Rice incident and the NFL. I think one of the main issues has to do with the NFL and how they handled the entire situation. The organization removed him indefinitely, which means they can bring him back if they wish. There were many cases like this one;  "days after the announcement of the NFL's new domestic violence policy, 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald was arrested for allegedly injuring his pregnant fiancée. The 49ers, who have said they have a zero-tolerance policy toward domestic violence, allowed McDonald to dress and play Sunday against the Cowboys, saying they need to allow for due process."So why couldn't Ray Rice come back? What he did was completely wrong, but it occurred in his personal life, so why should he be punished by the NFL. "While 10 players were cut from their teams as a result of the incidents, only 12 others received any form of suspension from the league. That means that the remaining 34 cases went unpunished, according to the USA Today database of all NFL player arrests"(https://abcnews.go.com/US/nfl-punished-players-arrested-domestic-violence-goodell-era/story?id=25534452). The NFL knew about this case before the domino affect started because of this case alone. Once Ray Rice was punished, the NFL wanted to take action and handled everyone the same way. "Across the board, NFL players are arrested far less frequently than the general public, with the league’s arrest rate coming in at just 13 percent of the national average for men between the ages of 25 and 29. When looking at specific crimes, though, domestic violence rates are closer to the national average than anything else"(http://www.ibtimes.com/nfl-domestic-violence-how-do-arrests-ray-rice-adrian-peterson-other-players-compare-rest-1690695).  Another issue is that this occurred outside of the workplace;  which means if someone does something outside their job they can still be fired?

Power Behind the Throne

There were some major human resource issues in this movie. One was how the boss treated his workers, he talked to them disrespectful as if they didn’t mean anything to the company, not to mention his workers were all women. I also caught that many promotions weren’t given to the women who trained the men who got the job. Also many employees were being let go because they couldn’t make it on time for work.  Their work schedule wasn’t flexible enough to allow them to come in. employees were also intoxicated on the job; this maybe caused the employees work to slow down. But the biggest issue was the boss and how he treated his employees. He took advantage of one of his employees just to look at her, almost cheating on his wife. After the other employees heard that they didn’t have respect for her. Not treating your employees respectfully has a major effect on the company, but the workers didn’t have the courage to say anything because they could possibly be fired. All three employees took charged and changed many things in the company. When the boss came back there were many changes done that he wanted immediately redone. They used a color-coding method and had a full time baby-sitting service for mothers that couldn’t watch their children and work at the same time. They also had a rehab center for the workers that were intoxicated on the job. When the women took over there was a 20% increase. When the head chair men came to confront the boss he didn’t know what to explain, he made the main women of this project to explain everything that they changed.

Raising Minimum Wage

“Since January of this year, the percentage of 16- to 29-year olds working or actively looking for work has repeatedly hit historic lows. The consequences of government-mandated wage hikes include fewer entry-level jobs, which principally hurt the young people who need those jobs, particularly minorities”(http://www.cnbc.com/id/101834767#.) I think this is a scary fact, as a young adult at age 18 looking for a job could be harder in the past. Also it allows some businesses to hire employees that aren’t ready. Instead of loosing good employees for more money; this makes it hard for businesses having to continuously compete. “The study also concluded that the plan would increase income an average of $3,200, or 21 percent a year, for some 567,000 workers. The study found some potential negative side effects to the plan, including rising restaurant prices and more manufacturing leaving the city”(http://www.sfvbj.com/news/2014/sep/02/vica-voices-concerns-minimum-wage-proposal). This also raises concerns with businesses in the restaurant industry, because raising their prices might lose customers.  Constantly having to battle with other company’s put the employees in a difficult situation. They have to decide to stay with a company that they’ve been with, or leave for more money but a new business.  But I also believe that people could benefit from this, they might have a job that they don’t like, but finding a job that pays more money that they will enjoy. “Workers whose productivity exceeds that of the minimum wage will earn more than the minimum wage. So instead of hiking the minimum wage, the better course would be to ensure that every American who wants a decent education can get one, regardless of neighborhood or income. That will only occur when poor Americans have access through vouchers and charter schools to alternatives to those schools that have served them so poorly to date”( http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/columnists/2014/09/02/raising-minimum-wage-hurts-women-minorities/14955629).

Job description- suggests the wide variety of activities of concern to those with human resources responsibilities.

Job analysis - is simply the manner in which managers carefully study the specific tasks that need to be done in their operations, as well as the skills workers must have to complete those tasks.

Job Specifications - What experience, skills, knowledge, educational, and/or other personal requirements are judged necessary for an incumbent in the position to be successful?

Nordstrom

Responsibilities 

•   Set and achieve personal sales goals while supporting the goals of the team

•   Greet customers in a timely, professional and engaging manner

•   Provide honest and confident feedback to customers regarding products

•   Build lasting relationships with customers by contacting them to follow up on purchases, suggest new products and invite them to upcoming events

•   Consistently seek new trend and product knowledge to act as an expert for the customer

•   Open new Nordstrom Rewards^TM accounts as a means of building customer relationships

•   Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to maximize business results

•   Manage the scheduling and execution of vendor events and promotions

•   Communicate business opportunities that include line performance, stock levels and team motivation/recognition

•   Perform daily department maintenance tasks including stock work, re-merchandising, display, price markdowns, merchandise transfers and light cleaning

Qualifications

•   Have a high school diploma, or equivalent (preferred)

•   Proven ability to set and achieve sales goals

•   Competitive drive and entrepreneurial confidence to succeed in a commission-based environment

•   Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with customers and coworkers

•   Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about cosmetic trends

•   Ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

•   Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes

•   Strong organizational and follow-through skills

•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Marijuana in the Workforce

If I were the employer I think I would handle the situation a little better. What happened to him wasn’t his fault but is help accountable for the work he does. Like the audio said, he is always in the top 5% for employees. Just because he uses marijuana to sooth his injury it obviously doesn’t affect him work ethic.  He also said that marijuana is more effective than any other prescription drug he used. In my opinion if that was he has to use to be comfortable with work then I would be fine with that. The thing is that marijuana is legal where they are. So it us up to the manager to make rules that don’t allow that; legally he is allowed the use of marijuana. I also believe if the company requires a drug test, how would they react to his results. If he is using marijuana as a prescription drug would he still be held accountable for testing positive. I believe if marijuana isn’t legal in a different state he should be held accountable. “re-employment drug testing is allowable in most states, and can be a very effective tool for reducing insurance rates and potential worker liability issues. Many managers feel a drug-free environment tends to attract better-quality employment candidates, with the resulting impact of a higher-quality workforce”(Human Resource Management, Page 123). If they were already requiring a drug test, than he is responsible for the results. On the other hand “If the test does not have documented validity and reliability, the results of the tests should not be used for hiring decisions” (Human Resource Management, Page 123).  This is a difficult topic because it varies between which state your company is located. “When hospitality organizations design their overall compensation programs, a crucial area of concern relates to the voluntary benefits they should provide. All employers must provide those benefits required by law”(Human Resource Management, Page 285).  Prescription drug plans for purchasing, but is marijuana included if you’re in a state where its legal.

I think physical attractiveness does play a part in getting hired, or hiring someone. Many companies use attractive individuals to draw in attention and hopefully bring in customers. But I think for some companies they use physical attractiveness to make most of the money such as Hooters. Most of the males go there to watch sports and have a beer, and obviously look at the women. “An employer can no longer seek out preferred individuals based on non-job-related factors such as age, gender, or physical attractiveness” (Human Resource Management, Page 104). Even though this is against the law, I still believe companies do this to make more money. Tattoos have a factor if you’re trying to be hired. If I were interviewing someone who had visible tattoos I would tell him that they would have to be covered up. Most companies don’t want any tattoos showing, so you have to cover them no matter what.” An employer can no longer seek out preferred individuals based on non-job-related factors such as age, gender, or physical attractiveness.” (Human Resource Management, Page 78).  Scars and personal hygiene, on the other hand would be difficult for an employer. You obviously can’t tell someone to hide their personal scars, but for personal hygiene I think I’d be slightly easier. If there was a open job for more of a labor type workstation they would likely be hired. But if the job was for a front desk or a server at a restaurant, where they constantly interact with customers it’d but more difficult. “Race, religion, and national origin questions are always inappropriate, as is the practice of requiring that photographs of the candidate be submitted prior to or after an interview. Questions about physical traits like height and weight have been found to violate the law because they eliminated disproportionate”(Human Resource Management, Page 117).