Human Resource Management: An Applied Approach 3rd Ed by J. M. Phillips; Chicago Business Press; ISBN-13:978-1-948426237

Chapter 3

Strategic HRM Exercises

Exercise: Risk Management for Software Engineers

Nearly 75 percent of Silicon Valley computer and mathematical employees ages 35 to 44 are foreign-born.112 Many technology companies face the risk of losing an important part of their workforce if these employees leave the United States due to political or economic changes, or if they become bored with their work. Some of the other reasons these employees might consider leaving include the ability to earn higher Western-style salaries, be near their families, and raise their children in their home cultures.113

Questions: 1. How would you address this risk?

2. What would you do to monitor the success of your interventions?