...Strategies for Landslide-Limousines Date: May 08, 2014 Thanks for forwarding Mr. Stonefield phone message to us. We understand Mr. Stonefield likes our recommendation for pay and benefits strategies. He likes to have pay and benefits comparable to other limousine services in Austin, TX market. He likes to plan for 25 employees. He is also projecting annual revenue for first year in red (-$50,000) but he is expecting revenue to grow at 5% rate over next couple years. In today market, not just base pay but, complete benefit package is very important to attract new employees and keep them. Managerial attitudes and organization ability to pay have a major impact on wage structure and levels (Cascio, 2013). We have taken following steps in order to come up with our recommendation for compensation and benefits strategies for Landslide-Limousines. Market Evolution of Austin, TX • Position in the market • Total limousines company in Austin – if lots of company then high employee turnover ratio. • Total limousines drives in Austin – Market Base pay and benefit package. • Why and why not limousines service will do well in Austin Market? PAY: To meet the needs of the business we recommend market based pay when selecting a pay structure. This method is best because it allows us to review surveys in the Austin area on what the business should be paying for salaries. Benchmarking will be used when comparing the pay scale to other limousine services. Therefore...
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...` There have been numerous recommendations over the past few weeks that will assist Landslide Limousines development and growth in Austin, Texas that will make this company shine against its competitors. It is now time to make recommendations on the recruitment and selection strategies that will further encourage the developing factors and workforce diversity making the company stronger in as an entity. One strategy would be the management of diversity. According to Cascio, 2013, “This is a pragmatic business strategy that focuses on maximizing the productivity, creativity, and commitment of the workforce while meeting the needs of diverse consumer groups.” Workforce diversity will show that there are no particular employees that will have be higher than any other but will have the tools and support to work up to his or her potential. It is important for the selection process to be opened to those who have the experience, who can relate to the customers that Landslide Limousines will be serving. It is recommended that Landslide Limousines holds a diversity symposium that will train and teach its employees the importance of culture and diversity internally and externally. The symposium will show how many cultures are different and how they relate. This is extremely important as most of the clients that Landslide Limousines will be serving will have to have face to face contact with its employees. Information concerning diversity will give the employees an understanding...
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...Landslide Limousines Performance Management Framework HRM/531 Professor Butler 2016 Introduction While creating a performance management framework for Bradley Stonefield of Landslide Limousine, it is important to take a look at the six characteristics that are a part of the process. It is also important to incorporate the four levels of training assessment when developing a comprehensive job analysis. The recommendations being provided for a performance management framework are also associated with the organizations business strategy put forth by Mr. Stonefield. As previously discussed the limousine service will be located in Austin, Texas with 25 employees planned during the first year. The Annual net revenue is expected to hit $50,000 with a revenue growth of 5% for each year after the first year. Mr. Stonefield has now predicted an annual employee turnover rate of 10% for the company. Using this information, a performance management framework was created to pinpoint the skills needed by the employees, organizing performance philosophy, and a job analysis process. This framework helps Landslide Limousine in describing and outlining procedures used to determine employee skills with an approach that also delivers effective performance feedback. Performance Management Framework and Business Strategy It’s important when creating a performance management framework that the framework goes along with the organizational business strategy. During his meeting Bradley Stonefield...
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...Required Documentation Within the car service industry there a multiple certifications that Landslide Limousines would need to be in compliance of. These requirements are for the safety and security. (Imani, 2014). Below are the required documents that Landslide Limousine drivers would need: * Valid CDL license * Proof of insurance * Proof of clean driving record Training Evaluation Strategies Now, that we have reviewed the training methods we also have to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the training. Accoriding to Cascio (2013), evaluation is a twofold process that involves (1) establishing indicators of success in training, as well as on the job, and (2) determining exactly what job-related changes have occurred as a result of the training.” Effective evaluation not only happens at the conclusion of the training, but it happens before training, during training, and after training. The recommended evaluation strategy for Landslide Limousines would be Kirkpatrick’s Four-Level Model of Evaluation. ("Ensure Your Training Is Effective", 2014). 1. Reaction – What does the learner feel about the training? 2. Learning – What facts or knowledge did the learner gain? 3. Behavior – What skills did the learner develop; what new information is the learner using on the job? 4. Results – What results occurred? Did the learner apply the new skills to the necessary tasks in the organization and, if so, what results were achieved. Reaction. This first...
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...Compensation and Benefits Strategies Recommendations 1 Compensation and Benefits Strategies Recommendations HRM/531 May 12, 2014 Compensation and Benefits Strategies Recommendations 2 Mr. Stonefield, our esteemed client who is starting Landslide Limousine Service, is looking to us for recommendations for pay and benefits strategies. In a voicemail left on our office phone, he has helpfully summarized his five main areas of concern and these are summarized below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. He wants to be comparable with other limousine services He wants to fit in well with the limousine market in the Austin, Texas area He reiterates that he is planning for 25 employees His projected annual net revenue for the first year is south of $50,000 He predicts five percent revenue growth over the next couple years. The overall unemployment rate in any given area is a crucial factor in the retention rate of any given industry or field in that area, and the limo industry is no different. (Mergent 2013). Austin, Texas, in recent years has become a hotbed of growth and an area that has attracted much new blood; (5.2 (BLS, 2013)) resulting in a 2013 unemployment rate (five percent) that is below the state and the national average (roughly seven percent) . (Robert Grattan, “Austin Unemployment Rate Sets the Pace”, www.bizjournals.com, December 19, 2013). Mr Stonefield was wise to select Austin for his business, then, as it is in the midst of a boom that shows no signs of abating. In fact...
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...Recruitment and Selection Strategies Recommendation HRM/531 Recruitment and Selection Strategies Recommendation Introduction In order to secure a successful future, Landslide Limousine must come up with a recruiting and selection strategy. This strategy must target organizational goals in order to work, and Bradley Stonefield must tailor his strategy by taking into account the demographic factors in play in Austin, Texas, where Landslide is located. Since yearly turnover is 10% per year, Landslide’s recruiting and selection strategy must bring in the best employees possible to realize the achievement their organizational goals. Landslide can achieve this if they plan for demographic evolution, create workforce diversity objectives, and develop organizational branding. Additionally, Landslide must come up with effective methods for recruiting candidates that includes screening, interview methods, testing procedures, interview process considerations, and methods for selecting candidates. Organizational Goals Organizational goals are set by implementing effective recruiting and selection methods. The recruiting and selection strategy must support the hiring of at least 25 workers in the first year, with first year gross sales expected to be $50,000. A goal of an annual revenue increase of 5% is also desired. By picking, the most capable candidates will help the corporation in accomplishing those aims and providing quality solutions to customers...
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...2015 Subject: Landslide Limousines Employment Law Compliance Plan As per you request, I have developed and Employment Law Compliance Plan for Mr. Bradley Stonefield. Your instructions indicated that Mr. Stonefield will be starting a new business, Landslide Limousines, in Austin, TX. with up to 25 employees in the first year. The location and the number of employees are critical in determining the applicable employment laws. There are several laws that will become a part of the Landslide Limousines Employment Law Compliance Plan as the company grows, determined by the number of employees and the amount of business. Based on the information you have provided, I have including the following employment laws for Landslide Limousines Employment Law Compliance Plan that are applicable for the number of projected employees: Texas Minimum Wage Act, The Equal Pay Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title 7) and The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA). I will provide a description of each of the aforementioned laws and the associated penalty for violating that law. Texas Minimum Wage Act ties the Texas minimum wage for non-exempt employees to the Federal minimum wage and automatically increases with the Federal minimum wage.(Dolghih, n.d.) The Texas Minimum Wage Act covers the employees of small businesses that are not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA will be applicable once Landslide Limousines has more than $500...
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...Confidential Memorandum |Date: |March 1, 2015 | |Subject: |Landslide Limousines Employment Law Compliance Plan | |From: |Marian Claville, Consultant | |Company: |Atwood and Allen Consulting | |To: |Traci Goldeman | |Company: |Atwood and Allen Consulting | This is a report of the employment law compliance plan for Landslide Limousines currently located in Austin, TX looking to expand their brand in Austin, TX. Landslide is going to be a newly established limousine service in Austin, Texas. Landslide looks to increase the number of employees to 25 with the first year of business. This employment law compliance plan will help Landslide eliminate unlawful activates and practices in regards to business starting and maintaining. The employment laws describe employees should be treated and how business should be conducted lawfully. Following are just a few national employment laws as well as Texas laws that the organization must follow. Other laws will be outlined at a later date, but the following are some of the top laws employers need to be VERY aware of: The Civil Right Act of 1964 The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 The Civil Right Act of 1964 is a law that the...
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...management plan for Landslide limousine is meant to ensure a positive structure and developed strategies to capture the market and keep employees. Without a functioning plan, the business will find it hard to thrive in the current market. I discussed a plan that would help recruit the best people for the right position, and develop an alignment between the employee’s goals and the company’s goals. Communication lines established at the beginning of the business are paramount due to businesses that fail due to a lack of a good plan. The job analysis I discuss shows how everyone contributes to making a great one. I went a step further to give examples of a form that needs to be filled out to show employees and management what is required by the employee to complete the tasks related to the position. This information will be used to help correct position functions to be more beneficial to the employee and the company. Communication received and given in all directions is believed to be a cornerstone the businesses success. I discussed the 360-degree feedback and how it would relate to a customer service company, such as this limousine company. Jacob Lewis Landslide Limousines is a company that wants to thrive on the success and reputation of its employees. Mr. Bradley Stonefield intends on hiring 25 employees with a turnover rate of 10%. A 10% turnover ratio would equal out to roughly two or three employees per year that would leave Landslide Limousines at some point. Only...
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...Performance Management Plan HRM/531 May 1, 2014 Performance Management Plan A performance management system allows a business to maximize its efficiency through the sum of all its parts. Controlling employee’s behavior, maximizing employee efforts, and minimizing unproductive down town, is at the heart of a performance management system. In fact, according to Clardy (2013), “…a performance management system is the total complex of factors that trigger, channel, and maintain productive task performance.” (pg.1, para.2) Making sure employees are doing their job is no longer an efficient method of performance management. According to Cascio (2013), performance management can be thought of as a compass (pg. 332, para. 3). A compass will indicate current location and be a guide towards a desired direction. Thus, performance management helps businesses understand the current state of an employee’s performance and the desired outcome and direction in which to monitor and measure. Ensuring that an employee’s efforts are having a positive effect on business strategy becomes a key component of performance management. Moreover, human capital and performance management involves understanding how to align human capital management efforts to business strategies. Therefore, understanding how to align limo driver behaviors towards business strategy will be an indicator of the effectiveness of Landslide’s Limo performance management system. To facilitate the effort of recommending a performance...
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...Performance Management Plan HRM/531 May 1, 2014 Performance Management Plan A performance management system allows a business to maximize its efficiency through the sum of all its parts. Controlling employee’s behavior, maximizing employee efforts, and minimizing unproductive down town, is at the heart of a performance management system. In fact, according to Clardy (2013), “…a performance management system is the total complex of factors that trigger, channel, and maintain productive task performance.” (pg.1, para.2) Making sure employees are doing their job is no longer an efficient method of performance management. According to Cascio (2013), performance management can be thought of as a compass (pg. 332, para. 3). A compass will indicate current location and be a guide towards a desired direction. Thus, performance management helps businesses understand the current state of an employee’s performance and the desired outcome and direction in which to monitor and measure. Ensuring that an employee’s efforts are having a positive effect on business strategy becomes a key component of performance management. Moreover, human capital and performance management involves understanding how to align human capital management efforts to business strategies. Therefore, understanding how to align limo driver behaviors towards business strategy will be an indicator of the effectiveness of Landslide’s Limo performance management system. To facilitate the effort of recommending a performance...
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...Strategies Recommendations Recruitment and selection strategies are critical to success of any business. It is especially important in a new business as resources would be required to carry out operations. The limousine business is also starting up in Austin, Texas; hence it would need to build the right team in right time. However the process of finding and selecting right people is dependent on the geographic location where the business is based. The company needs to meet the challenge of being based in Austin. This means that staff has to have their base location as Austin. Using strategies that fail will lead to wastage of time and resources, due to which it becomes extremely important to plan well, search creatively and select wisely. Recruitment and Selection Strategies Recommendations The first stage of recruitment and selection is management of applicants and welcoming the applicant to the business. Recruitment and selection are typically measured as one method. Though, the distinction will be made here between the first actions and concerns when preparing staff recruitment and the procedure of selecting an applicant from a group of candidates (Cascio, 2013). Recruitment needs to be sensibly planned to attract the correct employee’s to Landslide Limousines. To be a small business owner, creating awareness will be needed: Tell present employees to get the “word” out about the business to family and friends. One can also request referrals from more experienced workers...
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...Video Chat with Bradley Stonefield Traci: Hello, this is Traci Goldeman with Atwood and Allen Consulting. I wanted to take a minute to talk with you about your business. Just so you’re aware, I will be recording our communications over the next several weeks, including this video chat, and placing them in your file for my employees to use as a reference. Having said that, let’s get started. Why don’t you tell me a bit about you and your business? Bradley: Sure, Traci. My name is Bradley Stonefield and I am opening a limousine service. I’m going to name it Landslide Limousines, and focus on providing first-class transportation. I’m really excited to be working with you as I get everything set up. Traci: And what location are you looking at? Bradley: I plan on opening in Austin, Texas. Traci: What is your current location? Bradley: That’s where I’m currently at. Traci: OK, and how many employees do you have? Bradley: Well, my goal is to have 25 employees within the first year, so that’s the number I’d like to use for any planning. Traci: All right, we’ll keep that in mind. Now, the first thing I’d like to do is to address employment laws, so we can make sure you’re on the right track. I’ll have my employees work on identifying applicable laws as well as the consequences of noncompliance with those laws, then we’ll give you recommendations on how to be compliant. Once we have that, we’ll work on some other HR issues for you. Will that work? Bradley: That sounds great...
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...housing, roads, and building, railroads, etc. In various parts of the state of Oregon a landslide can destroy a community, deaths, and cost millions to billions of dollars in damages. Landslide occur in various areas of the United States, it is more common near mountains or along the coastlines. This essay will examine what a landslide is, it’s functions and the different characteristics of a landslide. The geologic principles related to cause a landslide could be caused by several things. A landslide is a geologic hazard that affects various areas throughout the United States, especially near Rocky Mountains or near the coastline. The stress of a slope can create a landslide this includes mixture of soil and rock known as debris. Many of these landslides could be triggered by a lot of rain, snowmelt, and change in the ground level of water. Thus, there are two types of landslides: rotational slide and translations. However there are five different types of flow: block slide, fall, debris avalanche, earthflow, debris flow, and creep (Landslide hazard information, 2004, pg. 1). Landslide hazard information (2004) indicates, slopes consumed with a large amount of water can cause a landslide especially if the area had an intense amount of melting snow. Another way for a landslide to occur is when it feels a moderate vibration of the earthquake this depends on how steep the slope is. When a landslide occurs there are different types of flow, a fall is when rocks or boulders detach and...
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...Artificial Charcoal Observation We have lots of problems in our environment today , different issues that needs solutions , but of all those problems the issue in our environment that attracted us most are flashfloods and landslide. Many of us are suffering from flashfloods and landslide. It can destroy not only houses , farms ,and other establishments it can kill ones life in just a matter of second. Hypothesis Our hypothesis is, , one of the reasons of flashfloods and landslide is “cutting of trees” some people cut trees to make it charcoal. Many of them use it and some of them sell it to make money. They don’t care for its consequences. They only think for themselves. So they dont know what to do when flashfloods and landslides comes. Experiment Our experiment is all about “ artificial charcoal “ instead of cutting trees we can use this as substitute, so that we don’t need to cut trees . By doing this we also avoid from loitering of papers. Materials: -Used paper (ex. Cartons , yellow pad , bond paper , long pad ,journals etc) -water -Pail or basin -screen Procedures: 1) Put some water on the basin ( depends on how many papers you want) 2) Put all your used papers on the basin together with the water 3) Tear the paper until it becomes soft and fine 4) Use the screen to drain it 5) Mold according to your desire size 6) Place it under the sunlight and wait until it dries ...
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