Suppose that it has just been projected that, because of a number of technological innovations, your firm
Question:
Suppose that it has just been projected that, because of a number of technological innovations, your firm will need 20 percent fewer clerical employees within the next three years.
There are currently 122 clerical positions in the company, split between three departments of equal size. Retiren1ents at this level are projected to be roughly 2 percent per year. Annual voluntary turnover and involuntary turnover for Department A is 2 percent and 5 percent, respectively; Department Bis 3 percent and 3 percent; and Department C is 5 percent and 0 percent. Do you project a labour shortage or surplus in the next three years for clerical positions? What actions would you take in this situation?
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Human Resources Management In Canada
ISBN: 9780132604864
12th Canadian Edition
Authors: Gary Dessler, Nita Chhinzer, Nina D. Cole