Introduction
In this paper, The Sports Board Unlimited's talent acquisition and retention strategies will
be developed using the information reviewed in this case study. The Sports Board Unlimited has
two main goals: first, it must grow to accommodate the 37% increase in demand for its products,
and second, it must invest in new product development to hasten the process and maintain its
competitive edge. The Sports Board Unlimited will need to improve its diversity and retention
goals and standards in addition to its talent acquisition strategy, processes, and tools.
Talent Acquisition and Retention plan
The first step in choosing an acquisition strategy is determining the company's needs.
Depending on how long the company needs the new workers and if the hiring supports short-
term or long-term goals, a company may decide to develop a long-term talent acquisition
strategy or quickly hire people to address an immediate need. A short-term hiring strategy would
be suitable for Sports Board Unlimited because an immediate need to meet the increasing
demand exists. Even if the need is only momentary, Sports Board Unlimited would still benefit
from a hybrid strategy that combines a number of talent acquisition theories. It would be more
financially viable for Sports Board Unlimited to define the ideal candidate for each function and
compare candidates to that person.
The goal of Sports Board Unlimited's leadership is harmful to the long-term success of
the company. Growing a small, family-run firm makes it more difficult to retain it, and Sports
Board Unlimited's size, a recent acquisition, and desire to expand to meet growing demand make
this an unattainable goal. To eliminate seniority and nepotism, Sports Board Unlimited must
modify its hiring and promotion procedures. Roles above entry level must be filled according to
credentials. The skills must also be appropriate for the role being filled. It may also be necessary
