> so that the existing people on the teams those new hires would go to feel that help is on the way and they don't quit. I don't buy the reasoning/justificatio

> so that the existing people on the teams those new hires would go to feel that help is on the way and they don't quit. I don't buy the reasoning/justification. The HR folks I worked with threw out fake job adverts to gauge the quality of applicants, salary expectations, and ability/speed to fine new hires. Essentially lets you create a few action plans if Jimmy in Accounting gets a better gig, or gets fired for sexually harassing people. Also generates plans / forecasting for layoffs, or windfalls that demand many new bodies.