Q Discussion Forum 1.1 Please choose 1 1.Discuss current changes in the work environment which you may have experienced in the workplace or heard/read about. In addition to issues related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this may also include friends and relatives who have been through staffing problems, poor work-life balance, FLSA violations, technology changes, their own employment as contingent workers, etc. What role do you believe the HR function played in helping organizations to manage these changes and what factors determine whether these changes are managed effectively. ? 2.Have you visited or worked in another country (other than your own) and what were your impressions of the culture. Or perhaps you experienced another country as an international student (in your country or abroad). Did you encounter any difficulties communicating? Did anything make you uncomfortable? How did you adjust in those circumstances? How would your answers be answers to how HR supports such situations. Please post an initial response (300 word minimum) that is substantive and relevant to the topic in content. You will then respond (150 word minimum) to at least 2 of your peers. You are encouraged to keep the conversation going if the subject warrants it. Discussion Grading is as follows: Initial Post: 40 points for substantive & relevance of content; 10 points for minimum word count (0 points if not met) Peer Response Posts (each): 15 points for substantive & relevance of content; 10 points for minimum word count (0 points if not met) Relevance of Content points: initial post/response post (40/15)