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
Changes in the nature of employment
Downsizing
Outsourcing
Increase in service jobs
Job-sharing
Telecommuting
Casualisation/part-time work
Educational standards
Women in the workforce
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 HRP
Depends 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