Effective managersstay abreast of current HR topics.
Some relevant issuesfacing today's managers include: global HRM, labor relations,social media, whistleblower rules, e-HRM/self-service the knowledgeeconomy, outsourcing pros and cons, managing four differentgenerations in the workforce, increasing age of the workforce,employee privacy, the glass ceiling, implications of baby boomerretirements, immigration, social responsibility, elder care,executive pay, and alternative work arrangements.
Select three topicsfrom the list above (or choose other current topics that are notincluded). Research each topic. For each of your three chosentopics, provide a bulleted list of four or five relevant pointsthat you believe have significance for line managers.