Assignment
VIDEO CASES APPENDIX
Video Title: Human Resource Management (Patagonia)
SYNOPSIS
The mission at Patagonia is to build the best product possible, cause no unnecessary environmental harm, and inspire solutions to the environmental crisis. The benefits to employees working for Patagonia are considerable. Although the pay is slightly below the industry average, employees are given time off work to try out the wetsuits the company produces, and employees are encouraged to put the needs of their families first. Employees can work flexible hours to accommodate this company value. Employees are also offered a period of 60 days in which they can work for a nonprofit environmental organization and still receive their full pay. Much thought is put into the hiring of new employees at Patagonia; ambitious, mission-driven people, with whom the core values of Patagonia resonate, are selected to fill open positions within this unique company
Discussion Questions
1. How does the mission of Patagonia differ from most other companies?
2. Patagonia has often been selected as one of the country's best places to work. What Patagonia HR practices and employee benefits do you think help Patagonia earn this honor?
3. What characteristics would you use to describe a candidate likely to be hired by Patagonia? How do these characteristics reflect and support Patagonia's strategy ?
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.