Human Resources

What is it like to be an advertising worker? In this Career Q&A video interview, Steve Morrison talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success in advertising. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years. Click here for a preview clip.

What is it like to be a digital advertising and marketing worker? In this Career Q&A video interview, Mark Wolfe talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success in digital advertising and marketing. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years. Click here for a preview clip. ...

What is it? Narrated by experienced labor and employment law attorney, Nancy Yaffe, JD of Fox Rothschild LLP, this spot-on video shows a series of stories that illustrate the kinds of legal questions that commonly occur in our workplaces. These stories, along with an explanation of relevant laws, will help supervisors respond appropriately when faced with issues of fairness, scheduling, employee requests for leave or accommodations, and the challenges presented by social media in the...

Just as the human body needs to accomplish certain activities to live and maintain health, companies need to engage in primary business activities to survive – and thrive. In this LAP, students will discover the core business activities of financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and strategic management. Students will also learn about the interdependence of these activities as well as how they shift and adapt during changing circumstances....

Successful business organizations depend on their employees, or human resources. Managing human resources involves a lot more than just interviewing and hiring! HR managers administer benefits, oversee training and development, ensure compliance, and more. This LAP shows students just how influential the HR function is in every business. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. Each LAP includes a student handout (with...

From handling sensitive issues such as discrimination and harassment to determining compensation plans and reward systems, HR managers often face serious ethical dilemmas. In this LAP, students will delve into the issues facing human resources professionals in today’s modern workplace, gaining an in-depth understanding of how ethics play a role in HR management. In the activity Hershey’s: An Ethical Chocolate Company, students will discover how a real-world human resources department uses an...

Being a leader means influencing, motivating, and empowering followers to be creative, learn new skills, and strive toward organizational goals. Teach your students how effective leadership can help a business to be more productive, its employees to be more creative and skilled, and its leaders to enjoy both internal and external rewards. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. Each LAP includes a student handout (with...

No organization succeeds without the right human resources—this is why the staffing function of management is so critical! This LAP explains the importance of staffing, explores the staffing process, and takes a deeper look at how managers develop human resources management strategies. LAPs are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. Each LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about...

What is it like to be a management consultant? In this Career Q&A video interview, Robert Bliss talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success working as a management consultant. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years. Click here for a preview clip.

Whenever possible, Industry Direct promotes from within. The human resource director has been assigned the task of filling the position of sales team leader. This person is responsible for the efficient operation of a sales team of 15 to 20 customer service representatives. She will be interviewing six candidates who are currently customer service reps on the sales team. Your students will watch each of the short interviews, evaluate the employees and decide who should be promoted to sales...