In the first assignment in this unit, you focused on factors influencing HR strategies primarily outside the United States. Now, in this assignment, you will consider the U.S. perspective as well. For this assignment, complete the following:

• Select one social and one economic factor that could contribute to a skills shortage in the next 10 years in the United States.
• Given what you have found in your analysis, what options are available to an HR director for a successful company that wants to continue to grow?
• Describe the factors influencing the U.S. labor market and discuss the options for effectively managing a long-term HR strategy in this market.
• Validate your economic or social data using any of the readings in this unit.

Compose your thoughts in a one- to two-page paper. Once complete, refer to the Marketing Dynamics Influencing U.S.-Based HR Strategy Scoring Guide to ensure you have met all of the requirements of the assignment, and submit it in the assignment area.

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