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\nStep 1: Examine Comparator Group Companies\u00a0
\nRefer to the SEC Form DEF14A Annual Proxy Statement obtained during Unit 1, identifying the company\u2019s comparator group.\u00a0
\nVisit each of the companies\u2019 Investor Relations Web sites. Download \u00a0and review copies of their most recent SEC Form DEF14A, Proxy Statement, \u00a0focusing on Compensation Philosophy, Executive Compensation, the Report \u00a0of the Compensation Committee, and compensation plans up for vote or \u00a0ratification by shareholders, if any.\u00a0
\nStep 2: Library Research and Review of Comparator Group Companies
\nUsing the Library databases below, review business research reports on the comparator companies.\u00a0
\nhttp:\/\/careered.libguides.com\/university_AIUOnline\/companyresearch Business Source Complete (EBSCO): Business \u00a0Source Complete offers full text coverage in all disciplines of \u00a0business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance and \u00a0economics. Additional full text, non-journal content includes market \u00a0research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles \u00a0and SWOT analyses.\u00a0
\nMedia and Public Relations Databases
\nUsing the Library databases below, search for stories and articles \u00a0on the company relating to strategic human resources topics (e.g., \u00a0employee or labor relations, human capital management, compensation and \u00a0benefits, diversity, affirmative action, outsourcing, downsizing, \u00a0employment law matters, etc.) published in the last 12 months. \u00a0
\nNewsstand (Proquest): Proquest Newsstand offers access to full text of over 1,300 newspapers. The collection includes national newspapers including. \u00a0
\nRegional Business News (EBSCO): Regional Business News provides full text for more than 80 regional U.S. and Canadian business publications.\u00a0
\nStep 3: Assessment of the Comparator Group Human Resources Posture
\nBased on analysis of information obtained in Steps 1\u20133, prepare a \u00a0professionally written report assessing the overall comparator group\u2019s \u00a0human resources posture, suitable for presentation to the senior \u00a0executives of the company. Your report should present your assessment of \u00a0the human resources areas listed below. The body of the report should \u00a0be 8\u201310 pages excluding title, references page(s), and any appendices.
\nBenefits and Compensation \u00a0
\nBusiness Leadership and Strategy \u00a0
\nDiversity \u00a0
\nEmployee Relations \u00a0
\nEthics and Corporate Social Responsibility \u00a0
\nOrganizational and Employee Development \u00a0
\nTalent Management \u00a0
\nTechnology \u00a0
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