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Assignment: Analyzing Workforce Demographics

The changing economy and workforce demographics pose challenges for employers in the recruitment process. It is important for employers to understand the changing demographics so they can use effective recruitment strategies. In this Assignment, you will be analyzing reports produced

by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and determining how the changing workplace demographics impact the recruitment process.

In this Assignment, you will be assessed on the following outcomes:

HR400-1: Plan the steps involved with the recruitment and interview process. GEL-2: Interpret various data formats.

Assignment:

Before starting this Assignment, review the Assignment Checklist.

Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. At this site, Labor Force Projections, review the data table for “Civilian labor force by age, gender, race and ethnicity.” Analyzing the data from this website

and incorporating additional scholarly research, write a 2–3 page expository research paper addressing the following questions:

1. How are the demographics of the United States workforce changing?

2. How might these changing demographics have an impact on an organization’s recruitment

strategies and methods?

Assignment Checklist:

 This Assignment should be in a 2–3 page W ord document, in addition to the title and reference

pages.

 It must be written in Standard American English and demonstrate exceptional content,

organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.

 Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples where asked.

 Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.

 Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.

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 A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA

format. Use your textbook, the KU Online Library, and the internet for research.

 Be sure to cite were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should

follow proper APA format. Review the APA formats found in the Kaplan W riting Center. To

access the Kaplan W riting Center, select this link.

 Review the grading Rubric to ensure all points have been captured in the paper.

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Be sure to respond to all the questions using the critical elements listed in the Assignment Checklist.

Submit your Assignment in a separate W ord document by the end of the unit by clicking the Dropbox

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Unit 1 Assignment: Analyzing Workforce Demographics

Content and Analysis

Points

Possible

Points

Earned

Describe how the demographics of the United States workforce are changing.

15

Analyze how these changing demographics might impact an organization’s recruitment strategies and methods.

30

Writing style, grammar, and APA format. 5

Total 50