Which TWO of the following factors should be taken into consideration when forecasting personnel requirements?

T is employed as an HR manager for a chain of hotels. A large part of her role is to assist the HR director with forecasting personnel requirements for the next one, three and six month periods respectively.

Which TWO of the following factors should be taken into consideration when forecasting personnel requirements?
A . Staff approaching retirement age
B . Absence and sickness rates
C . Changes to the minimum wage legislation
D . Employee turnover

Answer: B,D