REPORT ON HR FORUM ACTIVITY
Introduction:
On 28th July, HR Forum of Alva’s Engineering & Technology of MBA Department conducted the activities. The program was initiated by Harshitha V Shetty, assistant Professor along with HR coordinators Suhan and Jasmine.
ROUND 1- HR TERMINILOGY
The HR Forum Activity, commenced with an engaging and interactive session on HR Terminology. This first round aimed to familiarize participants with essential HR concepts and terminologies through a creative exercise involving jumbled words by dividing them into 5 groups. The HR Terminology round kicked off with an introduction to the significance of HR terminology in the field of Human Resources. The main objectives of this session were To improve participants’ understanding of HR-related concepts and terms.
- To promote active engagement and participation through a fun and challenging exercise.
iii. To foster teamwork as participants collaborated to solve the jumbled word questions.
Participants were provided with a PowerPoint presentation containing 20 jumbled words related to HR terminology. They were instructed to write down their unscrambled answers on paper within a given time limit.
Second Round: Video Observation
Judges: Vishnu Prasanna, Neeraj Rai & Harshitha Shetty
The second round of the HR Forum Activity centred on video observation, a dynamic session designed to explore real-world scenarios and their applicability to the HR field and management world. Participants engaged in active observation and analysis of video clips, followed by selecting two representatives to present their observations.
The Video Observation round aimed to:
- Develop participants’ ability to relate real-life situations depicted in videos to HR and management practices.
- Encourage critical thinking and analysis of various workplace scenarios.
iii. Enhance presentation and communication skills through group discussions and individual presentations.
Organizers curated a series of video clips portraying diverse workplace situations, Where Participants were asked to observe the selected videos, noting key observations and identifying connections to HR practices and management principles. They then engaged in lively group discussions, exchanging perspectives, and drawing insights from each other’s observations. Two representatives were selected to share their analyses regarding the video.
Last Round: Job Advertisement
Judges: Prajwal Kulal, Neeraj Rai, Johnson Fernandes
The final round of the HR Forum Activity focused on the art of crafting effective job advertisements. Participants were assigned specific job roles to create job advertisements within a given time limit. This interactive session aimed to enhance participants’ creativity, communication skills, and understanding of crafting compelling job advertisements.
The Job Advertisement round had the following objectives:
- To provide participants with practical experience in developing compelling job advertisements.
- To foster teamwork and collaboration as participants worked together to create impactful advertisements.
iii. To encourage creativity and innovation in presenting job roles and company.
Each group was given a specific job role to advertise. Groups were given a designated time to design their job advertisements on chart paper. They were encouraged to incorporate attractive visuals, and essential job details to make their advertisements stand out. After the preparation time, each group presented their job advertisements to the rest of the participants.
Conclusion:
The HR Forum Activity successfully provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of HR terminology, observation skills through video analysis, and the art of crafting effective job advertisements. Participants gained practical knowledge and insights that will contribute to their growth as HR professionals. We express our gratitude to all participants, facilitators, and organizers who made this event possible and look forward to future engaging and enriching HR activities.
