Contingent Workers Contingent workers are assuming a greater role in today’s organization. With that as a background, discuss compensation and benefit issues associated with the following workers: part-time, temporary, independent workers, and flexible/telecommuting. What impact may these changes have on an organization’s compensation plan
Compensation Philosophy
Compensation Philosophy Evaluate the current compensation philosophy for your organization or an organization of your choosing (from a third-person perspective). Write a three-to-five page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper should be written in a scholarly third-person tone; it should be in APA format. In addition to the introduction and conclusion, your paper should address the following: Evaluate the organization’s current compensation philosophy and propose ways to enhance or revamp the current compensation philosophy to meet the changing needs of the organization and its employees. Examine key factors within the internal and external environment including the mission and strategic focus of the organization, as well as the financial and cultural aspects of your organization (i.e., they cannot have a compensation philosophy where they “lead” the market if the organization does not have the financial resources) that should influence this philosophy. The proposed philosophy itself should be no more than a short paragraph. Identify the key factors that should contribute to the organization’s development based on your proposed organizational philosophy. Remember to write from a third-person perspective. Do not include wording like “my company’s philosophy is …” Instead include wording like “XYZ Company Name’s philosophy is …” Remember to write about the company and the company’s philosophy; do not refer to you or your connection to the company.
In addition to the text, cite at least two scholarly references to support your discussion. Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment
Healthy people 2020
Review Healthy People 2020 and choose one (1) area of interest. You are to research health promotion in your area of interest
Instruction:
Review Healthy People 2020 and choose one area of interest. You are to research health promotion in your area of interest. Send your area of interest to the instructor for approval via Course Messages. The Health Promotion Paper is based on research and must include the following:
Research your choice and include in your paper the following: Create a list of five (5 or more) activities that are reflective of health promotion. Create a matrix that lists: the individual activity the person responsible to conduct that activity who the target audience is how the activity will be presented.
Cloud Computing
Explain Cloud Computing by listing and defining:
Essential Characteristics Service Models Deployment Models
Solid mensuration
Psychologists’ Roles, the Law, and Juries
Describe the role the psychologist serves as a consultant in the jury selection process. Provide three examples of psychological concepts and describe how they are applied to the selection of juries. Be sure to support your answers with material from the Reading and outside research (at least two outside sources from scholarly journal articles, Internet sources, and other course material.)
The paper should contain a cover page and a list of references in APA style. All internal citation of outside sources plus the listing of all references should also adhere to APA style. Click the Directions icon below for additional details on formatting your paper.
Parenting Today – Bullying
Discuss the issue of bullying today from several perspectives,i.e. How do genders bully differently? What ages are most susceptible? What are the typical characteristics of bullies? victims? What roles do students play that contribute to this problem in schools? How can schools best deal with bullying.?And finally, what can parents do to protect their children from cyberbullying and to prevent their children from becoming cyberbullies? Support your bullying discussion with online research.
- APA citation
- No plagiarism
- 1 page needed
Education Essay
Describe the special education teacher’s responsibility in planning instruction that is aligned with both Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as well as the needs of a child based on their individual education plan (IEP). What challenges do you anticipate in planning instruction for students with disabilities to meet the CCSS and/or IEP goals? Based on your experience and the literature, what are several solutions to overcome these challenges?
Designing in Mini-Less
Designing in Mini-Lesson in Reading Comprehension Create a mini-lesson in reading comprehension to teach a small group of students (group description below) using an evidence-based strategy from the textbook. Plan a 15- to 20-minute mini-lesson that addresses the needs of all four students in the group through effective strategies and accommodations for the learners. Respond briefly to the two reflection questions (in the template) about your lesson. Use the mini-lesson templatePreview the documentView in a new window provided in Week One of your online course to develop your mini-lesson, and then copy and paste it into the discussion forum to obtain feedback from your peers.
Small group description: There are four students in this group who are in third grade. Two of the students have a learning disability in reading and are both reading at a first-grade level, there is one student with an intellectual disability who reads at a first-grade level, and a student with a visual impairment who reads at a second-grade level
Professional Portfolio—Personal Statement/Cover Letter
For this assignment, you will submit the second document to be included in your Professional Portfolio: Your personal statement or a cover letter. As you near completion of your undergraduate education, you have probably been reflecting on your personal and professional development and goals. Summarizing so much personal information on paper is not easy, but it’s important. Many employers complain that in interviews and job applications, students do not seem to know how to articulate the skills and strengths that they bring to the job.
In preparation for writing the personal statement/cover letter, review Dr. Margaret A. Lloyd’s Website. Learn what you can do with your bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Determine if you will pursue graduate school or employment upon graduation. Note choices that seem to apply to you and why. If more than one, rank these choices. Describe any concerns you might have regarding your interests. What level of education will you need to pursue? Have you taken any previous courses or trained in this area? These links in particular should be helpful:
Exploring Your Abilities, Interests, Skills, & Values Entry-Level Positions Graduate School Options For this assignment, find a graduate program (if you are preparing your Professional Portfolio with the Graduate School focus) or a job opening that you would like to apply to (if you are preparing your Professional Portfolio with the Employment focus). Look up the details for the application requirements, and tailor your personal statement/cover letter to these specific graduate school/job requirements.
Personal Statement (for those with the Graduate School focus)
This essay may be the single most influential component of a graduate school application. The statement you write for this portfolio gives you a forum for presenting yourself to the admissions committee, scholarship committee, and others who want to know something about you.
In preparation for writing the statement, read the document, Preparing Personal Statements. Here are a few of their suggestions:
find and use your voice use concrete examples of what you’ve done avoid generalizations, such as “I’m good with people” proofread and edit (and ask others to proofread and make suggestions about) your statement to be sure it is free of grammatical and typographical errors, and informal language, “I’m okay with sciences but weak in math” Cover Letter (for those with the Employment focus)
A cover letter is a way to introduce yourself to a potential employer. This letter should include details about yourself and why you feel you are qualified for the position. Summarize your undergraduate experiences, your strengths and weaknesses, the reasons you are applying and how they will help you meet your professional goals.
Write a cover letter to a prospective employer. The letter, which should accompany your resume, should summarize why you are interested in the job and what qualifications and skills make you an ideal candidate or match for the position. Limit your letter to one page.
Review advice about writing a cover letter.
