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Blinds To Go

Blinds to Go is a family-run Canadian company that sells blinds and has experienced rapid expansion opening new stores. They want to open 50 new stores annually but face challenges attracting and retaining employees. Their commission-based structure and lack of training or career development programs has led to uncertainty and excessive competition among employees. To improve retention, the report recommends establishing training programs, career development planning, performance-based bonuses, and an employee advisory council.

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Blinds To Go

Blinds to Go is a family-run Canadian company that sells blinds and has experienced rapid expansion opening new stores. They want to open 50 new stores annually but face challenges attracting and retaining employees. Their commission-based structure and lack of training or career development programs has led to uncertainty and excessive competition among employees. To improve retention, the report recommends establishing training programs, career development planning, performance-based bonuses, and an employee advisory council.

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BLINDS TO GO : STAFFING A RETAIL EXPANSION

SHRIDHAR KAYAN 2013277 SOHAM BAGCHI 2013285 SUHAIL MAHAJAN 2013293 TANYA SHRIVASTAVA 2013301 UMANG WARUDKAR 2013309 VARUN CHAWLA 2013317 YASH PAREKH 2013327

Human Resource Management

INTRODUCTION

Family run company (1954) Blinds business started in 1980s Montreal, Canada. Innovative Business Model Commission based business structure Rapid expansion strategy (continues)

Attracting and Retaining Issues

Attraction
High recruitment standards Low unemployment rate Wish to open 50 new stores annually Compensation Structure (U.S. Progressive)

Retention
Uncertainty of promotion a primary issue. Performance pressure existed Excessive competition Environment not healthy for promotion of team spirit / team building.

Organisational Design

Commission based structure Stock options provided to employees Enhanced communication between DCM & SM No professional training provided to retail staff.

Focused primarily on business expansion and not Employee retention.

Our Recommendations

Proper training and development program for employees Establish employee career development and planning program Performance based bonus Advise council for employees

QUESTIONS

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