Write a paper in which you will be expected to investigate a current “human”/HR issue or problem facing organizations today. Think in particular of issues that present strong challenges to organizations and managers, and yet which have not been written about extensively in the management/organizational literature. Begin by looking for whatever current research or writing has been done on your topic. You are then expected to do some original field research on your topic, i.e., investigate first-hand how two-four organizations are attempting to manage this issue, as well as the consequences of their actions. Your investigation should explain the problem and its consequences, and examine how these different organizations are dealing with this issue.

1. Define the topic and any relevant terms, give a brief history, explain the prevalence and importance of topic, etc.

2. Why should organizations care about this topic? What are the benefits of successfully addressing this issue? What are the disadvantages of dealing with it?

3. Give specific guidelines on how HR can develop programs and/or policies to handle this issue.