CHAPTER 3

Human resource

planning

Session objectives Define HRP and understand its relationship with strategic organisational planning Appreciate the links between HRP and SHRM Identify external and internal environments Discuss the implications of new technologies and work systems Apply HRP techniques Discuss advantages and disadvantages of HRP

HRP involves:

Strategic long-term approach

Comprehensive staffing plan

Close relationship with organisational strategies and objectives

Downsizing Outsourcing Increase in service jobs Job-sharing Telecommuting Casualisation/part-time work Educational standards Women in the workforce

Changes in the nature of employment

Workplace changes –trends and strategies

Total quality management (TQM) Flexible work practices Best practice Diversity management Empowerment

Employee rights Work and leisure Public vs private sector Internal environment

Formulating human resource plans

Integrated approach

Disruptions:

– Internal

– External

Contingency planning

Benefits and drawbacks of HRP Drawbacks:

– Time-consuming– Difficult– Costly– Complex– Inadequate support– Obstruction

Benefits: – Better match of employee and organisational

objectives– Increased productivity and profitability– Better integration– Timely staffing and skill requirements

Effective HRPDepends upon:

Management commitment Importance placed on human resources Links between internal and external environments and organisational strategies Provision of adequate staff, time and resources Effective HR information systems