SHRM chap03

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
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HRP involves:


Strategic long-term approach



Comprehensive staffing plan

Close relationship with

organisational strategies and
objectives
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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