Refer to the HR Reports in the Inquirer. Through past investments in recruiting and training Chester has obtained a productivity index of 109.4%. This means that Chester's labor costs would be increased by 9.4% if it did not have these productivity improvements. This is a competitive advantage that Chester can sustain or even widen further if its competitors have no HR initiatives. Now, refer to the Income Statement in Chester's Annual Report. How much did Chester's productivity improvements save it in direct labor costs (in thousands) last year?

In each of the following, what happens to the unemployment rate? does the unemployment rate give an accurate impression of what’s happening in the labor market? a. esther lost her job and begins looking for a new one. b.sam, a steelworker who has been out of work since his mill closed last year, becomes discouraged and gives up looking for work. c.dan, the sole earner in his family of 5, just lost his $90,000 job as a research scientist. immediately, he takes a part-time job at starbucks until he can find another job in his field.

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. in getting to know your departmental staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks. she is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization. which alternative represents the most effective leadership style: a. discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore thealternative ways this problem can be solved. b. specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have. c. define the steps necessary for her to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently. d. let her know about the lack of follow-through and give hermore time to improve her performance.

What talents or skills do u admire most in others