Task 1: Workforce Planning
Evan Gassman
College of Business, Western Governors University
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June 8, 2024
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A. Write a workforce planning summary by doing the following:
A1. Using the information in the “Organizational Memo on Proposed Hiring Plan”
supporting document, recommend one approach to successfully address the labor shortage
and meet the CEO’s request, considering the organization’s need to hire more computer
programmers and senior programmers.
To effectively address the labor shortage and fulfill the CEO’s mandate of hiring 10
senior programmers, transitioning to remote work is an ideal solution. By shifting the senior
programmer position to a remote role, the hiring pool can be significantly widened. This strategic
move not only broadens our candidate reach but also resonates with the expressed desire of
current employees for remote work opportunities.
Additionally, remote work isn't confined to a single physical location; rather, it is a
distributed workforce where employees can perform their duties from various locations, even
internationally. A transition to remote work would allow Pruhart Tech to open the door to talent
from places all around the entire world, allowing us to tap into a larger diverse pool of qualified
candidates from all sorts of backgrounds. This approach aligns with modern workforce trends,
where flexibility and work-life balance are very important considerations for top talent and
highly qualified candidates.
In other words, introducing remote work would effectively address Pruhart Tech's labor
shortage and fulfill the CEO's request.