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Instructions: There are TWO readings in this forum. You are to read both and respond to the questions associated with each article. Response Format - Include the question and type your response directly under it. You may wish to copy then paste your answers into the forum window to reduce the risk of losing your work. Response guidelines - Short answers that only skim the surface will not get you full points. Be thoughtful in your responses. Integrate the material you have read. Check spelling and grammar before submitting.
Reading 1: Will Human Recruiting Survive in an AI Future? By Roy Maurer
Questions:
1. If you were an HR recruiter, what types of recruiting issues would AI help you with?
2. How do you feel about some of the ideas shared in this article?
Reading 2: If an employee attends a Beyonce concert while on FMLA Leave, Can she be Terminated? By Jeff Nowak
3. Should employers be concerned about what you do while on approved leave? Explain.
4. Could Michelle have done anything differently to save her job?
5. Employers are generally encouraged not to communicate with employees when on medical or family leave, except perhaps at the start or end to discuss transition issues. Here is an instance where management reached out for a non-standard reason. Is there are lesson learned here that the HR department can share with other employees? Do any HR procedures or policies need to be updated?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.