1. Imagine you are considering a job at Allstate. Use the matching model to determine if it would be good fit. Why or why not?
2. In what way does Allstate’s human resource management philosophy adhere to the new social contract between organization and employee?
3. What are the benefits for a pay-for-performance-based system versus a seniority-based pay system?

Most successful companies agree that their greatest asset is their employees. It is the knowledge, skills, experience, and creativity of their human capital that keeps successful companies at the forefront of their industries. Talented employees, performing to their full potential, are what give these companies their competitive edge. To attract, retain, and develop this crucial capital, takes comprehensive human resource management. And with today’s swiftly changing labor culture, human resource managers must stay on top of management and compensation trends to remain competitive.