DISCUSSION 1

Job Applicants” Please respond to the following:

• Examine two ways that companies can recruit qualified job applicants. Determine which method may be most effective and predict how it could benefit the company when hiring new employees.
• Go to O*Net Online’s Website (https://www.onetonline.org/) and review at least two (2) different occupation descriptions. Next, compare the two selected occupation descriptions. Recommend two changes to make the occupation descriptions more marketable. Provide examples to support your recommendations. Be sure to provide details of the occupation descriptions in case others want to use them.

DISCUSSION 2

“Company Competitive Advantage” Please respond to the following:

• Propose two ways that a company can gain a competitive advantage over other companies when striving to recruit job applicants. Determine whether technology has assisted or hindered the process. 
• Imagine you are head of the HR department, and you have been asked to review two applicants for the sales clerk position at your company. Alice, the first applicant has 10 years of experience in sales work, but can be easily distracted. She will not work on commission and cannot work weekends. She can be a little obstinate, but has an excellent job history. Mary, the second applicant, has one year experience, but very congenial and loves working with people. Her work schedule is very flexible, but she can become a little stressed at times and has been known for having to quietly leave and regroup for a short time. Determine which candidate would be the “right fit”. Support your decision by describing the thought process that lead up to your decision.

***WRITE THEM IN 2 DIFFERENT DOCUMENTS***

DISCUSSION 1

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

Ashford University Discussion

Herzberg’s two-factor theory speaks to issues relevant in both employee compensation and benefits as it discusses why people choose a workplace, as well as what keeps employees satisfied and committed to their work.  For more information on Herzberg’s two-factor theory, see the Frederick Herzberg motivational theory. (http://www.businessballs.com/herzberg.htm) Imagine that you are an HR manager in a contemporary firm and answer the following:

• Who are you trying to recruit to work for you (i.e., your audience)?  
• What sort of compensation and benefits package would you ensure is in place to recruit the best candidates for the position? 

Your initial post should include at least one scholarly source and one popular source to support your response. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

DISCUSSION 2

Keeping Employees Motivated

Ashford University Discussion

If you have taken the time to review Herzberg’s work, you may have learned that people accept a job and stay on the job for different motivational reasons.  Job satisfaction is achieved through what Herzberg would categorize as motivational factors (personal growth; responsibility; the work itself; opportunities for achievement, advancement, recognition; and/or to make a positive difference) rather than hygiene factors (status, salary, job security, types of supervision, etc.). Using at least three comparison web examples from the industry you used in your “Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory” discussion post this week, delineate a creative employee benefits plan designed to keep your best employees satisfied and motivated.  Remember to include all of the links as well as references from the course text and other sources to support your rationale.