Assessment Task: Given contemporary contexts and dynamics (for example: COVID, financial pressures/economic crisis/ labor market shortages/ geo-political tensions) in which healthcare organizations have to operate, analyse what you consider to be the major challenges facing HR in healthcare contexts in current times and What plans and changes need to be put in place for the immediate future (i.e. 1-2 years)?
Assessment Guidance: In answering the question, you may find it helpful to focus on one particular dimension, for example, training and development, reward systems, leadership, effectiveness, workforce management etc. Equally you may also choose to focus on a particular or specific national sector. By narrowing down and creating focus it will make it easier for you to respond to the question Essentially, it is important to choose a focus that really has genuine interest and value for you. In other words, write about something that you want to learn more about and understand more for your professional practice.