2.2 HR Planning

Overview

Previously
We learnt about nature of strategy and HR management.

In this section 
We learn about HR planning.

At the end of this section, you will be able to:

  1. Understand HR planning

Introduction

The primary objective is to ensure that the organisation possesses an optimal workforce size, possessing the necessary skills and qualifications, deployed at the appropriate moments and locations.

In the context of human resource planning, organisations are required to take into account the long-term availability and allocation of individuals to various job positions.

This necessitates a comprehension of operational procedures and an awareness of technological advancements that could potentially influence the organisation.

In the majority of organisations, senior human resources (HR) managers are responsible for the development of HR planning. Nevertheless, it is imperative for line managers to furnish HR with the necessary information in order to facilitate analysis.

HR Planning Process

The HR planning process encompasses several sequential steps

These HR planning processes are elaborated in the next few sections.