CapraTek, a fictitious technology company, has a long history as a leader in the design and manufacture of computer server components and continues to provide innovative solutions to industry needs They are currently leveraging this culture of innovation to expand into emerging wireless technologies As part of that diversification, CapraTek is developing advanced smarthome technology Last month, CapraTek announced that it will begin developing a wireless system providing seamless integration of newer home electronics and appliances capable of being controlled electronically Security, heating and cooling, lights, locks, telephone, home entertainment, computers, and gaming devices all controlled through a single wireless device and a simple Webbased interfaceIt’s better than a butler, it’s Alfred Alfred will be produced in a new manufacturing facility currently in the planning phase Groundbreaking on the new facility is planned within the next six months with full operations to be accomplished in three phases over the next two years Distribution of the Alfred device and components will be through existing distributors and retail outlets As part of the human resources team, you have been asked to support locating and staffing this new manufacturing facility in order to meet CapraTek’s strategic growth needs The plan is for Phase 1 to be needed in one year and Phases 2 and 3 at oneyear intervals after that Here is some data you have uncovered when looking at similar CapraTek facilities opened within the past five years Phase 1 140 production employees Phase 2 An additional 80 production employees Phase 3 An additional 120 production employees CapraTek’s facilities management has informed you that the initial training will take place onsite, and staff from other CapraTek locations will conduct the training over approximately a sixweek period Past experiences suggest that only one in five employees interviewed will be both qualified and willing to accept the job, and 20 percent of those hired will not complete the training Requirements Select one of the United States to analyze as a possible location that will support CapraTek’s hiring projections for the new facility (Normally, this duty is not an HR function) Using the described CapraTek hiring scenario, write a 23 page memo to CapraTek’s VP of operations in which you include the following Identify the number of production employees to recruit and hire for CapraTek Note This is to include the number of applicants needed to meet Phases 1, 2, and 3 as well as the number of hirings needed to meet production of the new product Describe how employment and demographic trends for a selected state impact CapraTek’s workforce planning Assess elements of CapraTek’s workplace culture that could be developed for it to become an employer of choice Include at least three elements, and support your answer from readings and other credible sources
