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Retention of Human Resources must be viewed as a strategic business issue. Until a few years ago , the opposite of retention, turnover, was a routine HR matter requiring records and reports, but top management did not get involved. However, what was once a bothersome detail has become a substantial money issue for many employers.

THE PROMPT

View the video located above this Discussion. Then respond to the following statements in the discussion forum for this module located below.

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. Paid time off plans tend to decrease the number of involuntary absences. Explain.
2. Ms Herran gave an illustration of absenteeism in the video. You would classify this type of absenteeism as dysfunctional. Justify your answer.
3. Ms. Herron referred to a 10-12 % turnover as unhealthy. The likely reason for her point of view is that the level of turnover is viewed as churn. Explain your answer.

Be creative, let this be a "brainstorming" session. Remember, in brainstorming, there is no criticism, only additional ideas or ideas that would enhance the last person's idea.