In this discussion forum, you will investigate the challenges facing a modern HR department. How HR identifies the most important challenges and what they do in response plays a significant role in how HR is viewed in the organization. Consider the readings from this module, as well as your observations from your own work experiences. Do HR challenges vary by industry, the size of the organization, or whether it is in the public or private sector? In this exchange of perspectives, you should work toward a comprehensive view of HR challenges and pragmatic options for HR to use to meet and overcome these challenges.

For this discussion activity, respond to the following:

Describe three HR challenges and identify the one that you believe is most critical for HR to address.

Provide your rationale for selecting this challenge as the most critical.

What must HR do to overcome this challenge?

When responding to others, compare and contrast their critical HR challenge with your own. Do you feel these issues are connected in any way? Explain why or why not.

Post your primary response on the discussion board in 2 to 4 paragraphs (approximately 300 words). Justify your explanations by including in-text citations and APA-formatted references, as applicable.