HRM4802 Assignment 04 2025 (Exceptionally Crafted) Due 22 October 2025

HRM4802
Assignment 04
Due 22 October 2025

,HRM4802

Assignment 04

Due 22 October 2025



The New World of Work: HRM Perspectives



Designing a Future-Fit HR Department through Design Thinking




Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3

2. Empathise and Define ................................................................................................. 4

2.1 Strategic Challenge 1: Digital Transformation and AI Disruption ........................... 4

2.2 Strategic Challenge 2: Remote and Hybrid Work .................................................. 4

2.3 Strategic Challenge 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Employee Well-being
..................................................................................................................................... 5

2.4 Impact on HR’s Strategic Role ............................................................................... 6

3. Ideate .......................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Innovative HR Policies and Practices .................................................................... 7

3.1.1 Addressing Digital Transformation and AI Disruption ...................................... 7

3.1.2 Enhancing Remote and Hybrid Work Practices .............................................. 7

3.1.3 Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-being .................................... 8

3.2 Strategic HRM Theories and Models ..................................................................... 8

3.3 Linking Ideas to HR Competencies ........................................................................ 9

4. Prototype ................................................................................................................... 10

, 4.1 Department Model Overview ............................................................................... 10

4.2 Organogram and Visual Framework .................................................................... 10

4.3 HR Roles and Job Titles ...................................................................................... 11

4.4 Key Technologies and Tools ................................................................................ 12

4.5 Key HR Functions and Responsibilities ............................................................... 12

4.6 Leadership Style and DEI Strategies ................................................................... 13

4.7 Justification of Design Choices ............................................................................ 14

5. Test and Reflect ......................................................................................................... 15

5.1 Anticipated Risks, Barriers, and Resistance ........................................................ 15

5.2 HR Metrics and Measurement Tools .................................................................... 16

5.3 Critical Reflection on Sustainability and Agility .................................................... 16

Conclusion .................................................................................................................... 18

Reference List ............................................................................................................... 19