Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Business
Lesson Topic: the relationship between HRM, employee morale and welfare in a business, including the concept of work–life balance
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe how HRM policies influence employee morale and welfare.
  • Explain the importance of work‑life balance for employee well‑being and business performance.
  • Analyse the link between morale, welfare and key performance indicators.
  • Evaluate examples of work‑life balance initiatives and propose suitable actions for a given business.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • PowerPoint presentation on HRM, morale, welfare
  • Printed case‑study handout
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sticky notes for group activity
Introduction:

Begin with a quick poll: “What would you give up to have a better work‑life balance?” Connect responses to prior learning on employee motivation. Explain that today’s lesson will explore how HRM shapes morale, welfare and business outcomes, and outline the success criteria.

Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students write their work‑life balance expectations on sticky notes.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Present key HRM concepts and their impact on morale and welfare.
  3. Table analysis (10'): In pairs, examine the HRM activity table to identify which activities most affect morale vs. welfare.
  4. Case‑study activity (15'): Groups design two work‑life balance initiatives for a given business scenario and justify them.
  5. Whole‑class debrief (10'): Groups share proposals; teacher highlights links to KPIs.
  6. Formative check (5'): Quick quiz (Kahoot/handout) on definitions and relationships.
Conclusion:

Recap how effective HRM drives higher morale, better welfare, and improved performance. Students write one actionable work‑life balance idea on an exit ticket. For homework, research a real company’s HRM practices and prepare a brief report on their impact on morale and welfare.