obd 489 discussion 1 analysis workforce trends in your industry
Discussion #1: Analysis: Workforce Trends in Your Industry
Select at least three or four of the workforce trends covered in this week’s readings and media.
- How are the trends described in this week’s learning materials impacting your own workplace experiences?
- How is your current (or a former) work organization responding to these trends?
- What are the implications for your current work and/or your own development as a manager and leader?
Please be sure to develop an answer that is at least 1.5 to 2 pages in length (to adequately cover multiple work force trends), and please make very specific connections to the readings and media.
Here are the references:
Required Reading
- Friedman, S. (2008, April). Be a better leader, have a richer life. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2008/04/be-a-better-leader-have-a-richer-life
- Pace, A. (2010). Unleashing positivity in the workplace. T & D, 64 (1), 40-44. [See the instructions below for locating this article in the NLU eLibrary.]
- Waber, B., Magnolfi, J., & Lindsay, G. (2014, October).Workspaces that move people. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2014/10/workspaces-that-move-people
- Wolf, B. (2014). Managing remote workers. T+D, 68(7), 18. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.nl.idm.oclc.org/abiglobal/docview/1628555220/fulltextPDF/1D81C638982A414DPQ/1?accountid=40898
- Seppala, E. & Cameron, K. (2015, December). Proof that positive work cultures are more productive. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/2015/12/proof-that-positive-work-cultures-are-more-productive
Surf & Skim: Recent Reports & Articles on Workplace Trends
The following websites and articles present and discuss trends that are currently impacting the work and role of leaders.
- Sodexo, a leader in “quality of life services” for organizations worldwide has released a 2018 Global Workplace Trends report that taps into this week’s key workforce themes. A must-read for all managers, this report can be downloaded free of charge. The Sodexo website provides a summary of key takeaways.
- A popular website for business leaders, FastCompany offers insight into contemporary workforce trends. The following article captures this week’s topic: What companies should be doing to retain talent in 2019.
- An important publication for entrepreneurs, Inc.com offers key guidance for business owners. The following article addresses learning & growth: Love Learning and Growing at Work? These 4 Big Predictions for the 2019 Workplace Are Good News Then.
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