Module 2 – SLPPANDEMIC LESSONS The Workforce Companies need staff. Some positions require specialized training while others are considered entry-level and do not require education, certification, lice

Module 2 – SLPPANDEMIC LESSONS The Workforce Companies need staff. Some positions require specialized training while others are considered entry-level and do not require education, certification, lice
OPM300SLP2 Your Name Trident University International OPM300 Introduction to Operations Management Due Date OPM300SLP 2 Remember to always indent the first line of a paragraph (use the tab key) or paragraph formatting (see below). The introduction should be short (2-3 sentences). The margins, font size, spacing, and font type (bold or plain) are set in APA format. While you may change the names of the headings, do not change the formatting or style of font except as specified below. This template uses Times New Roman 12-point. You may also use: Calibri (11), Arial (11), Georgia (11) or Lucida Sans Unicode (10). No quotations are permitted in this paper. Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” across the grading rubric. This is a professional paper; not a personal one based on feelings. It must be written in the third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate. **********NEW DATA AND SCENARIOS ARE USED EACH SESSION********** If you procure old assignments from students or websites and use the data for your assignment, you will receive a zero because it is considered a violation of the University’s academic integrity policy. The case will be referred and become part of your collegiate record. In certain circumstances, you may be awarded an F for the course. If you are taking this class for a second time, submission of past work involving the data sets will result in a zero for the assignment. Your answers will be wrong since you are working with a different set of numbers, products, companies, or scenarios. **********NEW DATA AND SCENARIOS ARE USED EACH SESSION********** U.S. Labor Trends Research general trends in the United States labor force since 2020. This section should be ½ of a page in length. Pandemic Industry Hiring Trends Research the assigned Industry Hiring in Pandemic and explain why an increased workforce was required to support operations during the pandemic. Is the hiring expected to be temporary? This section should be ½ of a page in length. Research the assigned Industry Layoffs due to Pandemic and explain why a smaller workforce was required to support operations during the pandemic. Are the layoffs expected to be temporary? This section should be ½ of a page in length. The Post-Pandemic Workforce Research and explain two workforce hiring trends that are expected to be used to support business operations in 2022 and beyond. (Research Support Required – look for articles no more than 2 years old). This section should be 1 page in length. Conclusion Add some concluding remarks: 2 to 3-sentence conclusion. References Below are some basic rules to follow when creating a reference list: Begin your reference list on a new page. The word References should be centered and bold at the top of the page. Double-space your reference list. For each author, list the last name first followed by the initials for their first and middle names. Arrange your reference list alphabetically by the last name of the author. Use a hanging indent after the first line of your citation (Word does this for you). Type your entry and then click “Paragraph” on the HOME tab to create the “hanging indent.” APA has a handout for the most common types of references.