Which step should the HR director take to identify employees who the company can promote into new positions in a short time frame?

The C-Suite of a company with 600 employees intends to hire 150 employees in the next 12 months. The Chief Operating Officer and the HR Director are both responsible for the expansion initiative. The company headquarters is located in a small underdeveloped city. The local school system is slightly above the state average in terms of funding and graduation levels. The local economy is based on small businesses and manufacturing. The wage base in the city is significantly lower than that of the nearest larger city. The HR director is concerned about the ability to attract new candidates. The new positions will be administrative, business development, technical, and managerial. The HR director intends to propose that some current employees can be developed for promotion. The HR staff of two employees is excited about the project.

Which step should the HR director take to identify employees who the company can promote into new positions in a short time frame?
A . Identify the KSAs needed, post the openings on social media, and select the most qualified applicants for the role.
B . Identify the KSAs needed, use a HR software to match the skills of employees, and analyze their performance evaluations.
C . Identify the KSAs needed for the open positions and invite employees to apply using the company intranet.
D . Identify the KSAs needed, hold a focus group of supervisors and employees, and select the
employees based on the group’s feedback.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Identify the KSAs needed, use an HR software to match the skills of employees, and analyze their performance evaluations. Option B is a systematic and objective option that will help identify employees ready for promotion. Note that the process is not a recruitment but an identification for promotion from within the company.