Asked by Victoria Hines on Jul 01, 2024

In light of the Occupy Wall Street protests,what are two major issues that human resources departments need organizations to address?

A) Organizations need to comply with labour legislation and reduce executive bonuses.
B) Organizations need to ensure pay equity and discourage high-risk executive behaviours.
C) Organizations need to increase hiring of disadvantaged groups and monitor executive compensation.
D) Organizations need to continue to support globalization and communicate ethical violations of executives.

Occupy Wall Street

A social movement that began in 2011, aimed at highlighting economic inequality and the influence of corporate money in U.S. politics.

Labour Legislation

Laws and regulations governing the rights and duties of workers, employers, and trade unions, aimed at establishing fair workplaces.

Pay Equity

A principle that emphasizes equal salary for jobs of equal value within an organization, aiming to eliminate discrimination based on gender, race, or other unrelated job performance factors.

  • Recognize the challenges and responsibilities HR faces concerning ethical and social issues within the organization.