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From: Peter Koev

To: All Staff

Date: 27th March 2004

Subject: Computer System

I want to inform you that the computer system will be closed next Wednesday at 12 o'clock. The system will be down for at least two hours, please make sure that you have saved all your work. The whole system will ran on a new server which is faster.

Thank you.

Report on:  More staff in our department

Date:  27.03.2004

Introduction

This report aims to explain why our department needs more staff.

Findings

The latest statistic comparing the number of staff in our department and the average number of

units ordered points out the main reason for more staff. While the number of ordered units grow up from only 200000 to 400000 within 2 years the number of staff grew only by 5 people. The Staff Newsletter of February 2004 is about the big new order from an international company. But because of the increase of annual holiday to 5 weeks per year there will be not enough staff for all the work. Another reason for more staff is that we will have fewer delays.

Conclusion

There are many reasons which explain the importance of more staff. It is especially important for reducing the number of delays in delivery and to optimise the workflow.

Recommendations

More staff does not only mean more costs, it also means satisfied customers.