Based on a current HR related story in the news...Tell us about the story and the source. Feel free to give us the URL for the story if it is online, but don't cut and paste the article into our class (copyright restrictions). This is one way that we will make the course very current and explore the many HR related issues that are constantly in the news. It is also a good way for you to collect those important participation points. Note that this assignment relates to Course Competency # 5:

"Demonstrate a familiarity with HR-related current events and identify sources of information on HR issues to stay proficient and knowledgeable in the field and to ensure business results."

Criteria must meed the following; Demonstrates ability to find an HR current event from a credible news source.

Demonstrates an understanding of key points of the story.

Explains the relevancy of the story to staying proficient and knowledgeable in the HR field.

Communicates in clear, logical, grammatically correct terms and provides source in APA style

Must be 250 words or more.