If you do not have access to any organisation, you may choose to write a research paper to answer only ONE of the following three questions, which are similar to the three topics mentioned in the Option 1.


Employers worldwide have been increasingly offering work-life balance initiatives to build their reputation as ‘employer of choice’. Critique the types of work-life balance programs offered in Australia or in other parts of the world and discuss their effectiveness in employer branding.


This option of assignment task is designed to provide you with an opportunity to apply and synthesise the knowledge learnt and developed in the subject study and critically discuss and analyse contemporary HR issues. You are required to conduct a thorough research on the chosen question and write an essay (or discussion paper) of 3000-3,500 words (exclusive of title page, figures/tables, appendices and references).
Paper format - Structure and presentation of your research paper
Although a research paper, you may still use headings and a clear logical numbering system. You should also include a full list of references. Only include information in your references and appendices that have been directly referred to in the body of your document. You do NOT need to include a table of contents or an executive summary in your discussion paper.
Your paper should include:
A title page - contains the subject title and code, your name and student id number;

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