To: Donald Penchiala, Director of Staffing
From: Consultant
Date: February 6, 2011
Re: Labor Forecast Study After conducting a thorough analysis of the future labor demands for the retail industry, and studying environmental factors affecting those demands, I have combined historical statistical data, the mission of the company, and EEO requirements to obtain a recommendation for future hiring strategies for Tanglewood. I have attached the results of my study, which will provide your company with detailed statistics and suggestions to meet your hiring goals, while still maintaining the company’s original culture. Please contact me with any questions regarding the information provided in this report or any of your future consultant needs.
Regards,
Initial Staffing Report
Contents
Labor Forecast………………………………………………………………………………. 1 I. Future Demands…………………………………………………………….. 1 i. Store Associates………………………………… ii. Shift Leaders…………………………………..... iii. Department Manager………………………........ iv. Assistant Manger……………………………….. v. Store Manager………………………………….. vi. Gap Analysis…………………………………… II. Labor Availability…………………………………………………………… 2 III. Staffing Strategies…………………………………………………………… 2
Labor Market Representation……………………………………………………………….. 3 I. Demographics…………………………………………....
Memo………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Initial Staffing Report
Labor Forecast I. It initially appears that the future labor demands for Tanglewood are a reflection of a strong trend of consistency, based on the company’s historical staffing data. This consistency indicates that future staffing needs will match those of the past and current years. The results from my analysis indicate the shift of the current workforce within the company are as follows: i. The current workforce of store associates totals 8,500 employees. Of this 8,500: 1) 43%, or 3,655 employees, will remain store associates.