For this assignment, you will write a two-page, analytical report using memo format.

Who you are: the office coordinator at Lawn & Order (refer to case scenario)

Who your reader is: Sayed Abir, owner and manager at Lawn & Order

Background: Employee turnover has been an ongoing issue for landscaping companies. Your employer, Sayed Abir, is frustrated by the constant need to hire and train new employees and wants to find ways to keep his best and most experienced employees working at Lawn & Order. He has asked you to research and recommend employee retention strategies that a landscaping business could implement to reduce employee turnover at Lawn & Order.

Your task:

1. Find a minimum of three credible sources published within the past five years to gather information for your report. Credible sources include relevant national news media, industry reports, trade journals and magazines, etc.

2. Write a full two-page (plus reference list) analytical memo report for Mr. Abir. After your introduction, logically organize the body of the report to identify and discuss three or four strategies to improve employee retention at Lawn & Order. Conclude your report by summarizing your research, highlighting the most relevant information for your reader, and justifying your recommended strategy or strategies.

3. Revise your drafts to ensure your message follows the instructions given here, in your COMM class, and on the checklist.

Referencing your research: Please correctly acknowledge all your sources using APA style. Examples are shown in the Business Communication textbook.

Use your own words to express your thoughts and paraphrase the words and ideas of other sources. Do not copy any material from the textbook, class slides, other students work, or any sources you consult. Do not work with other students on this assignment. Unauthorized collaboration and/or plagiarism will be reported to the Academic Integrity Officer.