MANILA BUSINESS COLLEGE

PERFORMANCE TASK:

1. Point out which changes are occurring in the business that affect HRM.
2. What are some considerations the company and HR should be aware of when making
changes related to this case study?
3. What would the initial steps be to start planning for these changes?
4. What would your role be in implementing these changes? What would Jennifer’s role be?

1. Changes Affecting HRM:

 Revenue Growth: HR needs to hire and train more staff to accommodate a 10% overall revenue
increase and up to 30% in some quarters.
 Retirements: Plan for the loss of institutional knowledge as five long-term employees retire;
initiate succession planning.
 Diverse Workforce: Adapt HR strategies for a diverse age group to address varied needs and
preferences.
 Telecommuting: Establish policies for remote work, addressing concerns about productivity and
communication.
 Virtual Organization: Assess the impact of potential office closure on communication and
worker motivation.
 Health Care Costs: Consider the legal and ethical implications of cutting benefits or shifting to
contract-based employment.

2. Considerations:

 Communication and Motivation: Maintain a strong company culture amidst virtualization;

address potential motivation challenges.
 Succession Planning: Identify and groom future leaders to fill gaps left by retiring employees.
 Legal and Ethical Implications: Ensure compliance with laws when considering changes to
benefits and contracts.
 Employee Engagement: Proactively address concerns to sustain high engagement levels.
 Performance Management: Develop clear metrics for remote work performance.
 Training and Development: Implement training programs to adapt to the changing workforce.

3. Initial Steps for Planning:

 Needs Assessment: Identify HR gaps arising from changes.

 Stakeholder Analysis: Understand concerns and expectations of employees and management.
 Legal Compliance Review: Assess legal implications for proposed changes.
 Communication Plan: Develop a plan to keep employees informed.
 Policy Development: Create/update HR policies for changes like telecommuting.
4. Roles in Implementation:

 Your Role (HR Manager): Lead HR strategies, implement policies, and address employee
concerns.
 Jennifer’s Role (Owner and Manager): Provide strategic direction, support decisions, and
communicate the vision behind major changes. Ensure alignment with long-term business
objectives.

THANK YOU!
BY: CHERELYN A. AQUINO