SHRM chap03

CHAPTER 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 ... its relationship with strategic organisational planning  Appreciate the links between HRP and SHRM  Identify external and internal environments  Discuss the implications of new technologies