In addition to developing a formal talent philosophy, HR strategy, and specific staffing strategy, you also need to explain how Chern’s should address each of the nine-strategic staffing decisions listed in Table 2–6 for the sales associate position and justify your reasoning. For example, the first decision is whether Chern’s should establish a core or flexible sales associate workforce. Describe in your report if Chern’s should focus on a core or flexible workforce and to what degree. Be sure to explain why they should follow your recommendations. Do this for the other eight strategic staffing decisions as well, taking into account the chapter material as well as the information provided about Chern’s in the beginning of the appendix.

1. Do we want a core or flexible workforce?

2. Do we prefer to hire internally or externally?

3. Do we want to hire for or train and develop needed skills?

4. Do we want to replace or retain our talent?

5. What levels of which skills do we need where?

6. Will we staff proactively or reactively?

7. Which jobs should we focus on?

8. Is staffing treated as an investment or a cost?

9. Will staffing be centralized or decentralized?