ERIPs Have Posed Problems for Some Employers-Such as the University

question 55

Multiple Choice

ERIPs have posed problems for some employers-such as the University of Waterloo,which saw more than 300 faculty and staff leave. What are HR departments doing to combat the problems?

• A)seeking volunteers for ERIP programs  
• B)planning for functional turnover  
• C)implementing phased retirement options  
• D)increasing pension values over time

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