Develop the Talent Acquisition and Retention Plan 

A. Developing the talent acquisition and retention plan. Given the increase in demand, how many people will you need to hire and in what functional areas (manufacturing, operations, customer service, marketing and sales, finance/accounting, and HR). 

B. Indicate your rationale for the hiring in each area. Consider turnover. Identify factors that could be causing turnover. Identify the costs of turnover. 

C. Indicate the type of interviews you would conduct and why. 

D. Develop strategies to recruit the appropriate applicants, including sources and tools for recruiting and selection. What is the role of social media in recruiting? Identify possible areas and types of discrimination in the acquisition process. What steps would you take to recruit and retain a more diverse workforce (management and staff)? 

E. What can you do to retain current employees? What are the benefits of retention? 

F. How will you assess the effectiveness of your recruiting efforts? G. Given the current situation, what actions will you take to ensure a safe work environment?