MGT 3755 - Managing Workplace Belonging
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30915,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Joanna Forbes
Professional Qualifications:
Senior Certified Professional, Society of Human Resource Management
Ed.D. in Higher Education ,YSU
Master’s, Leadership, Training and Development, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor’s, Business Administration, Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA
25+ years of professional human resources experience
Lecturer
Email: jrforbes01@ysu.edu
Office: 3332
Office Phone: 3309413149
Additional Contact Methods:
jrforbes01@ysu.edu
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
within 24 hours M-F
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Course Readings, Videos, and Materials |
COURSE READING LIST
Bannan, K. J. (2020, February 27). 4 best practices for second-chance hiring: How to successfully hire candidates with criminal records. Society for Human Resource Management. https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/4-best-practices-second-chance-hiring
Bruno, B. (2025). Interviewing techniques for hiring managers [Video]. LinkedIn Learning. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/interviewing-techniques-for-hiring-managers
CBS. (n.d.). That’s harassment: The boss [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljDO70TveLw
Disability Simulator. (n.d.). Disability simulator. https://www.disabilitysimulator.com/
Forbes, J. (2026). ADA compliance and workplace accessibility [Presentation slides].
Forbes, J. (2026). ADA compliance and workplace accessibility [Video lecture].
Forbes, J. (2026). Business continuity and disaster planning [Presentation slides].
Forbes, J. (2026). Business continuity and disaster planning [Video lecture].
Forbes, J. (2026). Foundations of workplace compliance [Presentation slides].
Forbes, J. (2026). Hiring, background checks, and performance management documentation [Presentation slides].
Forbes, J. (2026). Hiring, background checks, and performance management documentation [Video lecture].
Forbes, J. (2026). Introduction to workplace compliance and managerial responsibility [Video lecture].
Forbes, J. (2026). Workplace culture, classism, and organizational risk [Presentation slides].
Forbes, J. (2026). Workplace culture, classism, and organizational risk [Video lecture].
Forbes, J. (2026). Workplace harassment, violence, and psychological safety [Presentation slides].
Forbes, J. (2026). Workplace harassment, violence, and psychological safety [Video lecture].
Forbes, J. (2026). Workplace safety and OSHA compliance [Presentation slides].
Forbes, J. (2026). Workplace safety and OSHA compliance [Video lecture].
HISTORY. (2016, November 20). Sound smart: The Haymarket Square riot [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT_ZWCB_1cM
HISTORY. (2017, August 14). The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FguWSsW21CQ
Shepherd, L. (2022, June 15). Court cases show mistakes to avoid in ADA compliance. Society for Human Resource Management. https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/employment-law-compliance/court-cases-show-mistakes-to-avoid-ada-compliance
Society for Human Resource Management Foundation. (n.d.). The proud Peacock Pool Company: A workplace divided by class [Case study workbook].
TED-Ed. (n.d.). How does social class affect the workplace? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f__gszuW1VI
University of Pittsburgh School of Law. (2025, September 10). Breaking down human resource compliance for non-HR professionals. https://online.law.pitt.edu/blog/breaking-down-human-resource-compliance
University of Virginia Darden School of Business. (2019, December 23). What “social class transitioners” bring to the workplace. https://ideas.darden.virginia.edu/social-class-transitioners
WorkSafeBC. (n.d.). Spot the hazards. https://spotthehazardsworksafebc.com/index.php
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Kahoot Federal Laws & Regulations; Pitt Law article on HR compliance; Instructor lecture; History videos (Haymarket Riot, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire); Module 1 presentation | Foundations of Workplace Compliance | Discussion: Compliance: Legal Obligation or Leadership Responsibility? Assignment: Compliance Risk Worksheet Project Milestone 1: Organization Selection |
| 7/6 | SHRM article: Second-Chance Hiring; LinkedIn Learning Interviewing Techniques for Hiring Managers; Instructor lecture; Module 2 presentation | Hiring, Background Checks & Performance Documentation | SHRM article: Second-Chance Hiring; LinkedIn Learning Interviewing Techniques for Hiring Managers; Instructor lecture; Module 2 presentation |
| 7/13 | Darden article on Social Class Transitioners; TED-Ed video on Social Class in the Workplace; Peacock Pools case; Instructor lecture; Module 3 presentation | Workplace Culture, Classism, and Organizational Risk | Discussion: Hidden Differences in the Workplace Assignment: Peacock Pools Case Analysis Project Milestone 3: Organizational Research Quiz 3 |
| 7/20 | WorkSafeBC Spot the Hazards activity; Instructor lecture; Module 4 presentation | Workplace Safety & OSHA | Discussion: OSHA Case Discussion Assignment: Workplace Hazard Identification & Risk Analysis Project Milestone 4: Safety Risk Identification Quiz 4 |
| 7/27 | CBS #ThatsHarassment: The Boss video; Instructor lecture/slides; Module 5 presentation | Workplace Harassment and Violence | Discussion: #ThatsHarassment Assignment: Workplace Violence Training Quiz 5 |
| 8/3 | Instructor lecture/slides; Module 6 presentation | Business Continuity & Disaster Planning | Assignment: BCP University Audit – Consultant Report Course Project: Final Submission |
| 8/10 | Disability Simulator; OSHA Workplace Mental Health poster; SHRM ADA compliance article; Module 7 presentation | ADA, Mental Health, and Workplace Accessibility | Discussion: Mental Health and Workplace Responsibility Assignment(s): ADA/Accessibility application activity (module project) Quiz 7 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.