Conduct research in order to get information to address the following questions (# 1 and

Conduct research in order to get information to
address the following questions (# 1 and 2) from page 129 of the course
textbook. Ensure you use some of the qualitative and quantitative techniques
described in the course textbook to help formulate your answers. Include at
least two scholarly sources.

a.      Using your HR planning expertise,
forecast the demand of labour in the stores and the online environment over the
next three years.

b.      Assuming an annual 15 percent
turnover level of in-store workers and a 30 percent turnover level of
online-focussed employees, determine overall HR supply estimates over the next
three years.

c.       Report the number of employees
that will be surplus or shortages for each part of the business and for each
year.

d.      Report the numbers of any
employees that will need to be terminated each year and the services that
should be provided for them.

e.      Additionally, provide some
suggestions of activities you could engage in to determine supply details by
internal vs. external candidates.

1.     
You are to gather the
information and write a business report which documents the results of your
research above and presents it in a logical manner for senior management of the
franchise.

a.      Your report must be concise
(Maximum of 2000 words, double spaced, 12-point font excluding cover page and
references page).

b.      It must be well-written, but in
lay terms so anyone can fully understand your reasoning. Follow APA format and
include a proper introduction that clearly outlines the purpose and flow of the
essay, and a strong conclusion are important elements.

c.       You must also provide a properly
cited reference page at the end of the report to support any of your
conclusions.

d.      You must also provide appropriate
academic references (minimum 2) to support your conclusions or recommendations
to the owner. They should be vetted journal articles and company prospectus
information rather than Internet sources.

e.      Remember, your objective is to
provide an analysis on the labour forecast and turnover for the franchise
owner, not simply to answer a series of questions. The questions are to help
you focus your research. Your overall grade will reflect the strength of your
analysis.

1.     
Use the research sources that
you found in Part 1 in order to get information to address the following
questions:

a.      Do you forecast a labour shortage
or surplus?

b.      Develop a clear plan to help
address the forecast labour shortage or surplus.

NOTE: your plan will need to include three strategies that focus on at least
two of the following areas of HR: Training, Career Development, Total Rewards,
and Turnover Management.