Obtain metrics on $2$ human resource variables that include either a minimum of $8$ quarters or $3$ annual data points. Respond to the following questions in a paper:

What trend do you see in the data points? How does this trend inform us$?$ Explanation of the trend should discuss the variability, stability, direction, and fluctuations of the trend.

Is there a comparison benchmark available? Does the organization use a national benchmark as a target? If no benchmark is available, then search the literature for a recent similar benchmark that could be used to compare and contrast the organization$$s trend.

As a leader in your organization, who would you discuss this information with?

What evidence can you find in the literature that indicates best practice and how would you go about applying this evidence to impact the issues identified by the metrics?