Table of Contents
I. Human Resource Project of Forte 1
II. Description of Organization 1-3
III. Description of Existing Systems 3 - 13
IV. Challenges and/or Problems 13 - 15
V. Incentives and Bonuses 15 - 16
VI. Policies 16 - 17
VII. Summary Conclusions 17
VIII. Plans for Improvement 17 - 18
IX. Additional Information 18
X. Appendix 19
I. Human Resources Research Project of Forte by Xxxxxxxxxx and Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
The purpose of our project is to analyze the procedures of the human resources department at Forte Power Systems in the following areas: recruitment, employee benefits, employee relations/discipline, training, health and safety, and compensation. In addition, we will make recommendations concerning any areas in the human resources department that should be improved upon.
Forte is a subsidiary of Southwire, one of the world’s largest wire and cable manufacturers and the 88th largest privately owned company in the United States. Forte is the branch of Southwire responsible for producing medium and high voltage power transmission cable. Southwire Company employs 4,120 workers; 200 of those workers are employed at the Forte plant. Southwire operates 21 facilities in the United States and one in Mexico; in addition, they also sell many products and technologies to companies overseas. One in five buildings in the United States contains Southwire products.
Our contact at Forte is Kristi Smith. She is the human resources manager at Forte Power Systems. Her office phone number is (256) 463-1505. Forte’s address is 6771 Highway 78, Heflin, AL 36264.
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