Taking a strategic approach to HR, managers anticipate the future
supply of and demand for employees and the nature of workforce
issues, including the retention of employees. These factors are
considered when recruiting applicants for job openings and making
the best selection decisions possible.
Being able to recruit and retain the “best” employees has been a
challenging task for HR managers. The “best” employees are not
necessarily the most qualified individuals (e.g., those with the most
education or work experience); they are the individuals who provide
value to an organization, complement the organization, understand
and embrace the organization’s mission, help build an inclusive
workforce, and fit the culture of the organization. This quandary is a
result of a number of different variables such as job satisfaction,
organizational commitment, job performance, motivation, and
workplace compatibility.
Furthermore, contemporary HR managers are also tasked with
contributing to peak performance initiatives because of escalated
global demands and competition.
Another important function related to staffing that should also be
considered is building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce.
Case Assignment
In this assignment, assume you work for a consulting firm and have
been tasked to help fill a position for a client company. The
company is a private-sector business located in your home state.
(You may choose a position that is most interesting to you to write
about.)